Name: Toshiba - Canvio 500GB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - White
Brand: Toshiba
SKU: 5287176
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Interface(s): USB 3.0, USB 2.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
General
- Product Name: Canvio 500GB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Brand: Toshiba
- Model Number: HDTC605XW3A1
Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Portable (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): USB 3.0, USB 2.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows Vista, XP, 7 or 8; USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port
Features
- Security Features: Password Protection
Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 8 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 3.1 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 5.2 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
Other
- UPC: 883974913527

Store your media collection on this Toshiba Canvio external USB 3.0/2.0 portable hard drive that features a 500GB capacity to accommodate your music, movies and more. Password protection and 256-bit encryption help keep your data safe.

500GB storage capacity: Provides space for up to 142,000 digital photos, 131,000 music files or 410 movies to accommodate your media collection.
USB 3.0 interface: For simple connectivity; backward compatible with USB 2.0.
Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps: Enable quick response when updating files.
8MB cache buffer: Offers increased processing speed.
5400 rpm speed: Ensures fast performance.
12 ms average seek time: Delivers quick read and write times.
File, folder and full-system backup: With Simple Restore, Complete System backup and Disaster recovery options to suit your needs. Drive space alerts notify you when available space is limited.
Password protection and 256-bit data encryption: Help keep sensitive data private.
Internal shock sensor and ramp-loading technology: Protect your hard drive against damage.
Portable size: Makes it easy to take your data on the go.
Compatible with PC: For use with your existing computer.