Toshiba unveils StorE Steel S and StorE Alu 2S external hard drives

· New external HDDs offer super fast transfer speeds with USB 3.0 connectivity
· Up to 2TB of storage capacity provide large amounts of space for documents and personal media libraries
· Sleek, metallic designs are both stylish and robust

London, UK, 21st March 2011 – Toshiba UK today announces the launch of the StorE Steel S and StorE Alu 2S – a duo of external hard disk drives (HDD) combining high-speed connectivity and large storage capacities with stylish, highly compact designs.

Ideal for users looking for solid and portable external storage, each of the new models offers the latest USB 3.0 connectivity, providing super fast transfer speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second when paired with USB 3.0 enabled PCs. Backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 ports also allows users to seamlessly save, transfer and back up data using older computers.

Powered using the USB connection, both the 2.5” StorE Steel S and StorE Alu 2S models make ideal travel companions, with up to 1TB storage without the need for external power. Additionally, the StorE Alu 2S is also available with a 3.5” HDD up to 2TB in size – perfect for greatly expanding storage in the home or office, and perfect for users with large digital image, video and music libraries.

The StorE Steel S is available in a choice of three elegant stainless steel designs, including silver, black and titanium, while the StorE Alu 2S features a stylish brushed aluminium finish in either silver or black.

Availability
The Toshiba StorE Steel S and StorE Alu 2S will be available from Q2 2011.