Aug 26, 2013 Hey guys, here's my review of the Toshiba Canvio 500GB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive. Overall, I would recommend it to anyone who wants a fast compact drive. Sugarcrm pricing.
Cons: Not really a con and as I stated before the cable is a little too short. However, I just ordered 2 6ft cables so that I can place them both in a better location. The short cables are good enough to use when going from on PC to another when needed. Other Thoughts: Don't know why these aren't selling faster on newegg as $67 is hard to beat for such a handy little (and I mean little) drive.
Unfortunately, FREE Shipping is only available for standard domestic shipping. We’re working hard to make it available internationally soon. • 2.5' external hard drive • Super Speed USB 3.0 • USB-powered • Plug and play (Windows) • Reformat required (Mac) Quickly transfer files with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and store Lot of data on Canvio Basics external hard drives. These devices are ready to use with Microsoft Windows and require no software installation, so it couldn’t be easier to start storing all of your favourite files. Whether at your desk or on the go, its timeless design means it will always look good. What’s more, the hard drive also allows you to connect to older hardware with USB 2.0 compatibility. COMPACT CASING High capacity storage in a conveniently compact, classic matt black casing.
Pros: A year on and this drive is still 100% dependable and hasn't skipped a beat, so much so that I just ordered another one to have as a travel buddy. Read speeds are no different than the day I bought it.
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Overall very happy with purchase as I got it with with an Instant Rebate and Promo Code on New Years Day. If you are looking for an ultra portable drive with a great warranty and fast speeds, this is a great drive to go with. Osirix md for mac. You can't throw it off your roof or leave it under water like some of the ultra durable drives, but for size/speed this drive can't be beat for the price.