The Toshiba 200GB 2.5 inch external hard drive can store up to 57,000 digital photos. The 200GB portable external hard drive provides the highest capacity of any backup solution in the compact 2.5-inch hard drive class. Toshiba’s new hard drive series is available in 200GB, 160GB, 120GB and 100GB capacities, costing from $129.99 to $229.99.

Toshiba Press Release

Toshiba Introduces World’s First 200GB Portable Storage Device Based on the Compact 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Platform

IRVINE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD), the industry pioneer in mobile storage products, today 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. The 200GB portable external hard drive delivers the highest capacity of any backup solution in the compact 2.5-inch hard drive class.

Highlighting the need to preserve and protect digital libraries with its easy-to-use backup solution, the company is sponsoring the “Toshiba Most Prized Digital Memories Sweepstakes” featuring a chance to win a Toshiba Digital Lifestyle Prize Pack that includes a Toshiba Satellite® notebook and Toshiba gigabeat® music player. To enter, consumers can visit www.digitalmemories.toshibastorage.com.

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.

“Each year, consumers are generating thousands of digital content files that represent cherished memories, beloved entertainment content and important family and business information, yet the notion of preserving this information with a backup solution is just beginning to take hold,” said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of marketing, Toshiba SDD. “We have addressed a critical need for preserving digital memories for years to come with a high-capacity, easy-to-use solution that takes the mystery and worry out of data backup.”

Consumer-Friendly Set-Up and Operation
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.

Built with Portability and Reliability in Mind
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

Toshiba Personal Storage Solutions Available at Retailers Now
Toshiba’s new USB 2.0 portable external hard drives are available at www.toshibadirect.com and through other major retailers and online outlets. For a complete list, please visit www.wheretobuy.toshibastorage.com. Manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP)2 are:

  * 200GB: $229.99
  * 160GB: $179.99
  * 120GB: $149.99
  * 100GB: $129.99

Product Specifications
Product Name  
Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive

Capacities  
100GB1, 120GB, 160GB, 200GB

Dimensions  
0.94” (H) x 3.5” (W) x 5.6” (L) 23.65mm (H) x 88.0mm (W) x 142.08mm (L)

Interface  
USB 2.0; (USB 1.1 Compatible)

Compatibility
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 or later

System Requirements  
Available USB 2.0 Port
CD-ROM Drive (for software)
USB 1.1 requires 2 USB Ports

Inside the Box
USB 2.0 cable
USB to DC auxiliary power cable for USB 1.1 compatibility
NTI Shadow™ Software
Quick Install Guide

Certifications  
FCC/CE/UL approved
USB hi-speed
RoHS compatible
Designed for Windows XP and Works With Vista
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later (Universal Application)

About Toshiba Storage Device Division
Toshiba SDD, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., leads the market in the development, design and manufacturing of small form factor 2.5-inch, 1.8-inch and 0.85-inch hard disk drives, as well as next-generation HD DVD storage products. Toshiba SDD markets high-quality peripherals to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, value-added dealers, systems integrators and distributors in the United States. Inherent in the Toshiba storage family are the high-quality engineering and manufacturing capabilities that have established Toshiba products as worldwide leaders. For more information, visit www.toshibastorage.com.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has more than 172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $54 billion (FY2005). For more information on Toshiba’s leading innovations, visit the company’s web site at www.toshiba.com.

© 2007 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice.

1. One Gigabyte (1 GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 230 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity will also be less if the computer includes one or more pre-installed operating systems, pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.
2. Reseller prices may vary.

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