Toshiba Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive Now Available

Toshiba has introduced the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive, a storage solution that combines both the features of high-capacity external storage with the wireless functionality. The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive comes in a 1TB capacity, has a battery life of up to five hours, and can connect simultaneously with up to six devices. Users can also connect the new hard drive to their Chromecast device by downloading Toshiba’s Google Cast Ready app.

​Toshiba has introduced the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive, a storage solution that combines both the features of high-capacity external storage with wireless functionality. The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive comes in a 1TB capacity, has a battery life of up to five hours, and can connect simultaneously with up to six devices. Users can also connect the new hard drive to their Chromecast device by downloading Toshiba’s Google Cast Ready app.

The Canvio AeroCast allows users to easily upload and back up content from their mobile devices directly to the Toshiba’s new wireless hard drive for secure, centralized storage. In addition, instant access is available to stored files through the device’s own local Wi-Fi connection with no Internet required.

Canvio AeroCast 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.}

Also announced by Toshiba is the Canvio Cast Wireless Adapter, which extends the usefulness of existing hard drives by allowing users to 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.

Canvio Cast Wireless Adapter Specifications

• Storage interface: USB 2.0
• Wi-Fi interface: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• Transfer Rate: Up to 150 Mb/s
• Size: 63X48X10mm {2.5in (W) X 1.9in (H) X 0.4in (D)}
• Color: Black
• Weight: 24.0g {0.85 oz.}

Pricing and Availability

The 1TB Canvio AeroCast and Canvio Cast Wireless Adapter are now available at select retailers for $219.99 and $79.99.

Toshiba Canvio AeroCast Wireless Portable Hard Drive product page

Toshiba Canvio Cast Wireless Adapter product page

Canvio AeroCast at Amazon

Update: Our review of the Toshiba Canvio AeroCast

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