Toshiba STOR.E Alu 2S and STOR.E Steel S USB 3.0 disks launched

Posted on Tuesday, March 22 2011 @ 20:24 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Toshiba introduced the STOR.E STEEL S and STOR.E ALU 2S: two new external hard disks with USB 3.0 support.
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 STEEL S and STOR.E ALU 2S both feature 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 these new state-of-the-art hard disk drives.

Large capacities for large digital media libraries
Both STOR.E STEEL S and STOR.E ALU 2S come with a 2.5’’ hard disk drive offering a capacity of up to 1TB. Powered through the USB connection, these two small and lightweight 2.5’’ high capacity storage devices are 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 whilst STOR.E STEEL S is made of steel and comes in three colour variations: silver, black and titanium.

STOR.E ALU 2S
Capacity:
2.5”: 500GB / 640GB / 750GB / 1TB
3.5”: 1TB / 1.5TB / 2TB
Interface: USB 3.0
Dimension (L x W x H):
2.5” (≤640GB): 120.3 x 77.0 x 11.7mm
2.5” (≥750GB): 120.3 x 77.0 x 14.5 mm
3.5”: 189.7 x 112.0 x 32,3mm
Weight:
2.5”: approx. 175g
3.5”: approx. 1170g
Power supply:
2.5’’: via USB cable
3.5’’: via power cable
Colours: silver, black

STOR.E STEEL S
Capacity: 2,5”: 500GB / 640GB / 750GB / 1TB
Interface: USB 3.0
Dimension (L x W x H):
≤640GB: 121.5 x 75.8 x 11.0 mm
≥750GB: 121.5 x 75.8 x 13.8 mm
Weight:
<750GB: 120g
≥750GB: 190g
Power supply: via USB cable
Colours: silver, black, titanium


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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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