Toshiba today released its Canvio 3.0 and Canvio Basics 3.0 portable hard drives in the U.S. The external drives offer up to 1.5 terabytes of storage, Mac compatibility and come with USB 3.0 interfaces. Toshiba's Canvio 3.0 is a portable storage device featuring up to 1.5 TB of storage and USB 3.0 technology. The 1.5 TB solution includes a NTFS driver for Mac computers that allows users to easily swap data between Macs and PCs without having to reformat the drive.



The Canvio 3.0 also comes equipped with software that provides file, folder and full system back-up and recovery. It also offers a free 30-day trial for its Cloud-enabled back-up feature.

The Canvio 3.0 has also an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to safeguard data against accidents and drops.

The Canvio Basics 3.0 is Toshiba's simplest storage solution. There is no software setup necessary and the device is ready to use right out of the box, allowing users to simply plug it into their PC and start saving their digital files. The Canvio Basics 3.0 offers up to 1.5 TB of storage and supports USB 3.0. Similar to the Canvio 3.0, the Canvio Basics 3.0 is also equipped with a special internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology.

Pricing for the Canvio 3.0 line will range from $119.99 MSRP to $199.99 MSRP. The 1.5 TB solution, which includes the NTFS driver for Mac compatibility, will be available for $199.99 MSRP, while the 1.0 TB offering will be available for $149.99 MSRP, the 750 GB will be available for $129.99 MSRP and the 500 GB will be available for $119.99 MSRP.

Pricing for the Canvio Basics 3.0 line will range from $109.99 MSRP - $180.99 MSRP. The 1.5 TB solution will be available for $189.99, the 1.0 TB will be available for $139.99 MSRP, the 750 GB will be available for $119.99 MSRP and the 500 GB will be available for $109.99 MSRP.

All of these products will be available in select retail locations and on ToshibaDirect.com in early June 2012.