Questions re: Toshiba 1TB Canvio Connect; is it compatible with laptops? Durability/color/appearance? Protective carrying case needed?
810134
It is fully compatible with Laptops but is very prone to scratches and would recommend to buy a case.
810135
I use mine with a laptop, but it stays on my desk, even when my laptop goes with me (rarely). It looks like it would travel well. It's small (about the size of a smart-phone) and looks and feels like it's durable. I would assume it would be OK in a pocket in your laptop case.
810136
Yes, compatible with laptops. I use mine on a mac and a Dell and it works great. I have black and I like it. Has a rub mark on it but I take it back and forth to work in a book bag. I don't have a protective case.
810137
Yes Vanessa, it's compatible with laptops, also use it wth my desktop. I have an Case Logic protective carrying case, but it could fit in your laptop carrying case. Take it with me everytime I travel. I have the black.
143868
Not sure... Maybe someone at Amazon made a deal with someone at Lenovo? Mine has the one T drive... The machine ROCKS.. The swappable bay means INFINITE storage.. so the one T drive didn't bother me...
2013863
I am thinking about buying the Toshiba D-VR610. I have read your replies and they are very good. You seem to be honest and knowledgeable in your assessment of this product. Thanks for your input.Walter C.
780890
yes I had a couple small issues, and just last week the hard drive crashed. I'm told that Toshiba hard drives are not the best. I gave the computer to my tech to research a better hard drive. Otherwise I like the computer overall.
1460950
Sorry for the late response, but don't know if it can work that way. I had a lot of driver conflicts and ended up using a different method. I gave it to a friend that had a toshiba laptop and it seemed to work fine for him.
949493
Well, I did buy this and am not having any issue so far. I use it as a backup disk and carry files. It works fine for me even if I connect it to a USB Hub. I have used it with different Dell Laptops with NO issues.
1515312
I would avoid it altogether, Muhammad. We've ordered five. The first was just fine. Two others had to be immediately returned as defective. Two others have had ongoing problems. Small sample size of five and all, but it's enough to convince me that Toshiba shouldn't be trusted with laptops.
1634733
I was really surprised to find that the hard drive was not user serviceable.I eventually opened up the whole thing See pictures below.Opening it up was not that difficult. Just needed to be careful not to break some tiny keyboard connectors/cable.This is a good thin 14" laptop with DVD; the only complaint is this built-in hard drive thing.http://i41.tinypic.com/35hizhh.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/27yoif5.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/14l3faq.jpg
377050
I, too, have a Toshiba, but I haven't a clue about what a Samsung evo128gb is. If it is a ssd drive, you should have no problem, assuming the lap top is not older than 5 years.I just installed a 240GB SSD drive in mine with no hangups
349468
I just installed it in my daughter's Toshiba laptop last night with the same series of laptop you mention. Just don't lose the screws when you take the other hard drive out. I am assuming that you will clone the original to it. Or load an OS with it. Either way my daughter is up and running all day just fine!
1995777
Ann, I do not have this Toshiba; it was too complicated and I returned it. Although I do not do it myself, I have a person who does it for me. I believe uses a Roxio product. I hope this was helpful to you. Nancy
2233171
Kinda prefer hard drive docking stations actually. Especially ones straight up and down. Easier on the motor. One I'm using is Vantec e-sata in white. Think it only goes to 3TB so when I go to 4 TB I gotta look for a new one. I mostly prefer it because I can stick a 3-4 inch mini fan behind it if it gets too warm. And cases don't do much for heat dissipation even the ones that are supposed to. Only one that did they don't make anymore :(
2181336
The Toshiba Canvio portable hard drive comes with a USB cord which is what powers the unit. When using I'd recommend having your laptop, desktop, tablet, etc plugged into a power outlet.
1225698
Works fine. That is what I too have. I use the Windows 7 Back up program for backing up my computer to the Toshiba Canvio.
2002185
I have a Toshiba 1TB and no external power added in the USB port. Yes it works.But I would suggest an external power supply for the Hard Drive. This Device is a dreamwith all its different function. Its does all that stuff it claims... Charges Device (Phones and such)...its own wifi hot spot and wifi extender... Media Player thur USB flash and SD card... Excellent Buy... I have 3 of them
488978
I have it connected to a WD external 1TB hard drive, and then usb port to laptop. Good solid connection.
631846
I got the Toshiba-branded multidrive from a Radio-shack, and it works, but I'm sure any external burner will do. The only thing to remember is that Windows Explorer won't list the drive unless you stick some media in - even a blank disc.