Toshiba adds new external hard disk drive to its portfolio

Toshiba Europe GmbH today announced the STOR.E ALU 2S: an external hard disk drive featuring USB 3.0 connectivity for fast data transfers of up to 5 Gigabits per second and high enough storage capacities to host large multimedia libraries. STOR.EALU 2S will be available during the second quarter of 2011 in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 

Toshiba expands its range of storage drives with USB 3.0

The ongoing digitalisation of entertainment content is fuelling user demand for reliable external hard disk drives with large capacities and fast data rates. Many users want to transmit large files such as videos, music tracks and photos quickly between the backup medium and the computer. STOR.E ALU 2S features a USB 3.0 port offering a data rate of up to 5 Gigabits per second. However, computers and peripheral devices with USB 2.0 only can still be used with the new state-of-the-art hard disk drive. 

Large capacities for large digital media libraries

STOR.E ALU 2S comes with a 2.5’’ hard disk drive offering a capacity of up to 1TB. Powered through the USB connection, the small and lightweight 2.5’’ high capacity storage device is perfect for mobile use. STOR.E ALU 2S will also be available with a 3.5’’ hard disk featuring a capacity of up to 2TB for stationary use in the office or at home. It is targeted at users with huge digital video, music and photo libraries who need extraordinarily high storage capacity. 

Robust casings radiating a sleek, stylish elegance

Thanks to their metallic casings, these new external hard disk drives are very robust and reliable. STOR.E ALU 2S will be available in black and silver-coloured brushed aluminium.