Toshiba Canvio Basics Excl 1TB External Hard Drive, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black

The Toshiba Canvio Basics Excl is a reliable and portable external hard drive offering 1TB of storage capacity. With USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, it provides fast data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Its compact 2.5-inch form factor makes it ideal for on-the-go use, and the black matte plastic enclosure gives it a sleek, professional look. Bus-powered via USB, no external power adapter is needed. Pre-formatted in NTFS for Windows, it is also compatible with macOS after reformatting. The drive includes a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Micro-B to Type-A cable and features an LED indicator for power and activity.

Advantages

Plug-and-play setup with no software required; USB bus-powered for portability; 1TB capacity for storing documents, photos, music, and videos; fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds; compact and lightweight design.

Suitable for

• Users needing additional storage for laptops or desktops
• Backup of important files
• Transferring large files between computers
• Students and professionals on the move

Key specifications

• Storage Capacity: 1 TB
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) – backward compatible with USB 2.0
• Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Color: Black
• Power Source: USB Bus-powered
• File System: NTFS (pre-formatted for Windows)
• Operating System Compatibility: Windows 10, 8.1, 7; macOS (requires reformatting)
• Max Data Transfer Speed: 5 Gbit/s
• Plug & Play: Yes
• LED Indicator: Yes (power/activity)
• Cable Type: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Micro-B to Type-A
• Cable Length: Approx. 45 cm
• Enclosure Material: Matte plastic
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 109 x 78 x 14 mm
• Weight: 149 g

Recommendations

For optimal performance, connect to a USB 3.0 or USB 3.2 port. For macOS, reformat to a compatible file system such as exFAT or HFS+. This drive is an excellent choice for everyday backup and file transfer needs.