Toshiba's New Canvio AeroCast Wireless HDD Lets You Play Digital Content On Your TV

Toshiba today introduced the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive, a device that blends the benefits of high-capacity external storage with the wireless freedom. Users can connect to their Chromecast device (sold separately) to experience their personal digital content by downloading Toshiba’s Google Cast Ready app to cast entertainment from the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive to an HDTV.

Users can also upload and back up content from their mobile devices directly to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive (1TB) for centralized storage. Instant access is available to stored files through the device’s own local Wi-Fi connection (no Internet required). The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive has a battery life of up to five hours and can connect simultaneously with up to six devices.

Toshiba is also offering the Canvio Cast Wireless Adapter, which extends the usefulness of existing hard drives, letting users wirelessly upload, share, download and stream their stored digital library from the hard drive to any connected mobile device. The Canvio Cast Wireless Adapter is compatible with iPad, iPhone, and Android mobile devices.

The 1TB Canvio AeroCast will be available for purchase for $219.99 MSRP beginning on December 11, 2014. The Canvio Cast Wireless Adapter will be available for$79.99 MSRP.

Specifications

Capacity: 1TB
Storage interface: 802.11b/g/n or USB 3.0
Wireless LAN interface: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Transfer Rate:

Up to 150Mbps(Wireless)
Up to 5Gbps(USB3.0)

Size:

121.4 x 86 x 24.4mm (±0.3 mm)
{4.78 in (W) X 3.39 in (H) X 0.96 in (D)}

Color: Black
Weight: 280 g {9.88 oz.}
Environmental: RoHS Compliant This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2011/65/EU, Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE.