Toshiba unveils new Canvio Portable Storage lineup adding new apps and design

ToshibaToshiba announces the newest models of the Canvio Portable Storage lineup. Canvio Flex models with USB-C are portable storage designed for PCs/Mac computers/iPad Pro mobile digital devices/Tablets for cross platform compatibility. Canvio Gaming models are new portable game storage designed for game consoles and gaming PCs.

The Canvio Advance and Canvio Ready models boast a new design that offers portable storage that’s easy to access and take anywhere. This next generation of Canvio designs delivers seamless portability, high storage capacity and broad compatibility for various USB devices.

“The Canvio series delivers data storage excellent for a broad range of use cases and applications. The two new models, Canvio Flex and Canvio Gaming, allow gamers and multi-platform users respectively to expand storage seamlessly and across various devices. They can take their favorite content on the go in a sleek, portable design,” says Michael Cassidy, Vice President, Consumer HDDs, Americas, at Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

“The next generation models of Canvio Advance and Canvio Ready drives come in a distinctive new design that deliver portability, storage capacity, and broad capability for your PC, making them a great option for those who like simple but reliable storage.”

The new Toshiba Canvio series delivers storage solutions for a wide range of consumers and use cases:

• Canvio Flex – The Canvio Flex portable storage drives feature up to 4TB of storage in its most compatible form – offering both USB-C and USB-A cable, that enables users to seamlessly store and access their data on multiple devices, including Mac computers, Windows PC, iPad Pro mobile digital devices, and supported tablet devices interchangeably with a simple one-stop solution.
• Canvio Gaming – With the Canvio Gaming portable storage drives, users will be able to expand their game library easier than ever with the ability to carry up to 100 games (4TB) in a stylish portable case designed for popular gaming consoles and PC game systems. Canvio Gaming drives feature a firmware-customized “Always-On” mode to support responsive gameplay.
• Canvio Advance – Featuring a unique textured design with new colors, the Canvio Advance portable storage drives help content creators and photographers protect their content on the go. With portable storage, using with both auto backup, and data security software, users will be able to take life anywhere.
• Canvio Ready – A great storage solution for students and other entry-level users who want simple storage that’s easy to use – now featuring a new two-tone design. This portable storage offers USB plug & play, file drag & drop, and simple storage expansion for your PC.

The Canvio portable storage drive series illustrates our commitment to advancing consumer HDD design to meet the evolving needs for storage solutions suited for a broad range of users, including multi-platform users, gamers, business professionals, outdoor photographers, and students. There’s a model that fits everyone’s needs.