500GB Canvio Basics Portable Hard Drive (Black)

Simple add-on storage in a box
Discover one of the easiest ways to add storage to your computer with Toshiba's Canvio® Basics portable hard drive, offering one of the simplest storage solutions right out of the box. Canvio Basics Portable Hard Drives offer plug and play ease of use with no software to install. Just connect it to the USB port on your computer and you are good to go.

The perfect place to put it all 
For those who want easy, effective drag-and-drop storage to manage their growing digital library, the Canvio® Basics is a great solution. Offering up to 2 terabyte of capacity1, and powered by USB 3.0 technology, it lets you copy even some of the largest files off your PC and onto the drive faster than ever before.

Portability at its best 
Thanks to a special internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to guard against accidents and drops for greater peace of mind, it's also the perfect way to share or transport your digital content, and can be used with USB 2.0 connections, too.

Whether for work, school, or digital entertainment, Canvio Basics Portable Hard Drives accommodate large digital files with spacious storage capacity. You can rest assured that there is a Canvio Basics Portable Hard Drive that meets your storage needs and your lifestyle.

Your digital world is growing by the moment. So expand your storage effortlessly and forge ahead confidently with Toshiba's Canvio® Basics portable hard drive.

Manufacturer Part Number
HDTB305XK3AA
Full Product Specifications

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Product Specifications

    Specifications
  • Capacity: 500GB
  • Interface: USB 3.0
  • Transfer Rate: Up to 5 Gb/s
  • Speed: 5,400 RPM
  • Average Seek Time: 12ms
  • Cache Buffer: 8MB
  • Size:
    • 500GB:
      • (in): 4.7(D) x 3.1(W) x 0.59(H)
      • (mm): 119.4(D) x 78.7(W) x 15(H)
  • Color: Black
  • Weight:
    • 8.11 oz max
    • 230 g max

    Contents
  • Toshiba Canvio Basics Portable Hard Drive
  • USB 3.0 Cable (compatible with USB 2.0)
  • Quick Install Guide
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty
    System Requirements
  • Microsoft® Windows® 8.1, 8, 7
  • Available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 Port