by Playfuls Staff |
16th April 2007

Toshiba introduced a 200GB 2.5-inch USB 2.0 portable
external hard drive capable of storing up to 57,000 digital photos, 52,000 MP3
music files, 88 DVD videos or 23 high-definition videos. [more] The 200GB portable
external hard drive delivers the highest capacity of any backup solution in the
compact 2.5-inch hard drive class.
Available in 200GB1, 160GB, 120GB and 100GB capacities,
Toshiba’s new personal storage line offers consumers convenient and simple
options for preserving and transporting treasured digital files.
Toshiba’s USB 2.0 portable external hard drives come bundled
with the award-winning NTI Shadow software. The click-free, switch-free and
button-free backup solution enables users to simply connect the drive, set the
backup parameters and enjoy peace of mind in knowing critical and cherished
digital information is protected. This easy-to-use solution is ideal for any
home or small business.
Toshiba’s USB 2.0 portable external hard drives have been
designed with convenience and portability in mind. Leveraging its years of
experience in designing mobile hard disk drives for notebooks, digital audio
players and other handheld devices, Toshiba has incorporated a special
patent-pending shock mount system to provide extra protection against normal
wear and tear.
In addition, the drives’ ventilated and sleek black aluminum
housing makes them stylish complements to other digital devices and helps
dissipate heat more efficiently than similar products on the market. Other
features of these eco-conscious, RoHS compatible drives include:
* Compatibility with both Windows and Mac operating systems
* A convenient four-foot USB cable to enable users to easily
plug in to any laptop or desktop PC and access their stored files
* USB Hi-Speed Certification for use of the drive in any USB
port configuration
* A fingerprint and scratch-resistant black aluminum housing
Manufacturer suggested retail prices are: 200GB: $229.99, 160GB:
$179.99, 120GB: $149.99, 100GB: $129.99.