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Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3 0 Blue HDTC910XL3AA
Last Updated: July 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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/10
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997
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Memory
199storage, hard drive, files, toshiba, external
+84%
-16%
" ... Like the storage space. ... "
" ... Using for storage and quick access to music sample libraries. ... "
" ... I have enjoyed this portable drive for almost half a year and it has worked perfectly. ... I am subtracting a star as it's not as fast as my other portable hard drive, even though there are both supposed to work in the same league. ... "
" ... So far so good but you never know with external backups. ... "
" ... Having it on a removable drive prevents data from being held at ransom. ... "
" ... A sturdy and useful hard drive. ... "
" ... Now I have secure storage at 2T, and it's easy to manage. ... "
" ... , the drive is secure alright. ... "
Product Reliability
113working, stopped working, drive, failed, year
+51%
-49%
" ... Just plugged it in. ... It's working. ... "
" ... Still working so no complaints yet. ... "
" ... However, with this hard drive I experienced no problems at all. ... "
" ... It does what I bought it for and 4 months later I can't think of anything negative to say about it. ... "
" ... Haven't had it all that long, but it's working great. ... No problems or issues. ... "
" ... no fails yet ... "
" ... SO FAR STILL WORKING GOOD, HOPPING FOR THE BEST. ... "
" ... Much more simple than the 1 tb drives of 5-10 years ago. ... "
Device Compatibility
110drive, data, backup, computers, macbook pro
+67%
-33%
" ... After major update went bad on my laptop (Windows 10) and was hanging up in boot-up. ... "
" ... I mean it backs up my data well . ... "
" ... I received this yesterday and immediately formatted it for use with my Macbook. ... I want to use it as a second hard drive since I have filled my Macbook but it's still in great shape. ... "
" ... I backed up my computer and that is that. ... "
" ... I already own of these, so I knew it was an excellent product choice to purchase again, and I needed another one for my laptop. ... "
" ... Drive was plug and play with my Windows 10 PC. ... "
" ... It was recognized instantly from a Dell 5000 series laptop using Windows 10. ... "
" ... Of course people with laptop computers may already be familiar with SSD performance, it's new to me. ... My main computer is a 27" iMac with a Fusion Drive. ... So, my Fusion Drive is much faster than the HDDs in my old Mac Pro. ... Installing it in a laptop computer will probably be considerably harder to do. ... "
Ease of Use
95easy, easy to set, easy to install, compact, super
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to use and connect. ... "
" ... Only had for a short time but set up and use is easy. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up just a few clicks. ... "
" ... Now I have secure storage at 2T, and it's easy to manage. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use meets all my needs ... "
" ... The drive is very easy to install. ... "
Ports
59drive, usb 3 0, port, transfer, hard drive
+81%
-19%
" ... Installation consists of plugging it into one of your computer's USB ports ... "
" ... Setup was extremely simple - all I had to do was plug the USB cable into my console, and I could instantly transfer games and other media to it from the console, without any trouble or even the need to search for setup instructions online. ... "
" ... I’m not too familiar with external hard drives or anything computer related, really, however I feel that it is a good external hard drive for the price. ... "
" ... This external hard drive was very easy to use (really all I had to do was plug it in to my laptop) and it’s saved so much space on my laptop hard drive. ... "
" ... I was still using Usb 2.0 at the time of purchase. ... The more capacity on Usb stick, the longer it takes to put information on. ... This hard drive supports both Usb 2.0 and 3.0, the light blinks white during data transfer connected to a PC using 2.0 and blue for 3.0(Works with Windows 7, 8 & 10). ... "
" ... Handy that mine came with a USB-C cable, too. ... "
" ... Take it from the box, attach the USB 3 cord to the unit then your PC USB 3 port, and your done. ... "
" ... There was very good first impression at all - looks, packed, works great and fast, but on the next day I try to remove the usb cable from the unit for the packing back into the box and can’t do that, it was sitting in the connector attached at the hip . ... "
Overall performance
57speed, ssd, slow, transfer, speeds
+89%
-11%
" ... I have three Seagate drives sitting here in my desk that failed and I have data on them I want! ... "
" ... Very fast file transfer speed. ... "
" ... It is very compact and data transfer is very fast. ... "
" ... Gets the job done (and looks nice, too! ... "
" ... Solid performance and a great value to boot. ... "
" ... No problems and fast. ... "
" ... It's about 50% full and transfers quick. ... "
" ... Performs Like a SSD, Love it ... "
Size
56small, size, portable, smaller, sleek
+98%
-2%
" ... Works as advertised, size and weight is portable so i bring it always with me. ... "
" ... Compact plug and play. ... Fits in pocket. ... "
" ... This stand alone HDD is compact nice looking and pretty fast. ... "
" ... Has a nice small footprint. ... "
" ... Still this is a great very compact easy to use portable hard drive. ... "
" ... A bit smaller than expected but works very well. ... "
" ... It looks good, compact. ... "
" ... Easy to use, compact ... "
Setup
53easy to install, setup, mac, install, software
+96%
-4%
" ... I purchased and installed this device, set up the software and let it run. ... "
" ... Easy to install and upload my photos onto it. ... "
" ... Easy to reformat (takes seconds) for Mac. ... "
" ... I just followed the instructions to reformat and then it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Bought as backup on PS4 , easy,quick setup . ... "
" ... You can set password for privacy. ... "
" ... Easy to install and use, and works flawlessly ... "
" ... Plugged it in and zip zip it popped up and transferred files easy. ... "
Price
49money, value, worth, waste, waste your money
+78%
-22%
" ... Exactly what I was looking for at a even better price ... "
" ... Good for the price. ... "
" ... I had one already that I got from Best Buy but paid twice as much. ... "
" ... If you stay basic, this is an outstanding value ... "
" ... Definitely worth it! ... "
" ... Great item , worth the money ... "
" ... I am very impressed with this product and it was worth the money. ... "
" ... If you need extra storage and the price looks good, I'd go for it and buy this. ... Totally worth it. ... "
Gaming
32ps4, xbox one, store, game, works great
+91%
-9%
" ... Holds a lot of games and I play the games right off the hard drive. ... "
" ... Works great on ps4 ... "
" ... Seems fast when playing games that are on it , just like main memory . ... "
" ... Working great to hold all the games from the Xbox One system so it can go smoother. ... "
" ... No lag in game loading/playing. ... "
" ... I've been using this to store games and so far it's working great! ... "
" ... I run & lay games directly off this drive and do not have any issues. ... "
" ... I needed more storage for Xbox one games and this does exactly that with no issues. ... "
Software Platform
32windows, os, mac, toshiba, error
+44%
-56%
" ... Tried to format it with Mac disk utility. ... "
" ... But this one just will not work with Linux. ... Companies need to remember that many people use Linux now and many defecting from Windows and it's intrusive interruptions and pestering. ... "
" ... Not compatible with both PC and Mac without formatting . ... but the worse software I have used in years. ... "
" ... Came with trojans in its software installers. ... "
" ... Computer recognizes it, but cannot access it, while my other brand (even though its only 1 tera) it has worked for years. ... "
" ... Security software doesn't run. ... Clicking the .exe will begin an install but the software itself doesn't run even after restarting. ... Sometimes, when connecting the hard drive, the security software won't start automatically. ... "
" ... For some reason, the software will only recognize ONE device and will not allow me to backup any other devices onto it. ... Toshiba tech support said I must have conflicting software that won't allow the "other" device to be recognized, but if it initially sees both devices . ... Will now try to see if I can use it without the Toshiba software (which I am not satisfied with). ... "
" ... It gave me an error on the first use. ... "
USB
30hard drive, drive, external hard drive, usb 3 0, external hard drives
+83%
-17%
" ... The USB 3 read/writes are quite speedy. ... "
" ... Very nice little hard drive. ... "
" ... 4 tb usb powered portable hard drive for photos and videos. ... "
" ... The USB 3.0 performance is as expected, and the drive is very quiet. ... "
" ... I am content up to now with this Toshiba external hard disk drive, I used it to save video movies in the 4K format. ... "
" ... I researched external hard drives and decided on this 2TB blue Toshiba Canvio. ... "
" ... Overall - roughly comparable to a medium quality USB stick. ... "
" ... I have been lucky with all of my Toshiba external hard drives. ... "
Marketplace
28product, described, works, seller, pictures
+71%
-29%
" ... Very good product, thank you ... "
" ... Holds a lot of my pictures. ... "
" ... Was a good deal. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... I received exactly what was described . ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... This item I really needed to hold all my pictures. ... "
" ... It's exactly as described. ... "
Storage
27storage, needed, size, plenty, extra
+96%
-4%
" ... Needed more space ... "
" ... My Playstation 4 was running out of space, so I purchased this. ... "
" ... Still have plenty of storage space left too. ... "
" ... It' has adequate space and works seamlessly. ... "
" ... Needed it for extra storage. ... "
" ... If you need extra storage and the price looks good, I'd go for it and buy this. ... "
" ... This is a great storage device, it’s small in dimensions, but large on space. ... "
" ... I love this iteam it is ao simple to use and cleared so much unneeded space off my laptop. ... "
Build Quality
27feels, broke, months, scratched, rubber feet
+63%
-37%
" ... The Toshiba has a nice metal case makes it feel sturdy and substantial. ... The red case is great as it is attractive and stands out from the dreary black other electronics usually comes in . ... "
" ... No flimsy connection. ... "
" ... Long lasting and durable. ... "
" ... I hope it proves durable, as I like it so far (a couple months in). ... "
" ... If it turns out to be as durable as they say it is. ... "
" ... It is fast and feels very sturdy though. ... "
" ... It is very thin, nicely made. ... "
" ... Audible durable because I’ve dropped it like four times and it still works . ... "
Returns
22returned, window, returning, replacement, refund
+5%
-95%
" ... Replacement being sent w/in 48hrs ... "
" ... I am sending this back. ... "
" ... My return window closed so I'm stuck. ... "
" ... My return window closed and now I'm SOL. ... "
" ... PROBABLY HAVE TO RETURN. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I would have returned it but my 30 days is up. ... "
" ... My WD wasn't like that, so I'll be returning this one. ... "
Design
22design, look, white, feels, beautiful
+95%
-5%
" ... Very nice design and look. ... "
" ... The red case is great as it is attractive and stands out from the dreary black other electronics usually comes in . ... "
" ... Looks nice and was easy to move everything I needed into it ... "
" ... Looks nice and small. ... "
" ... Wife loves the blue case ... "
" ... I got the red color and it's a beautiful cherry red, very pretty. ... "
" ... Like the white one . ... Matches my wii. ... "
" ... I also like the sleek design and the finish. ... "
CD/DVD
19hard drive, drive, hard, drives, external hard drive
+68%
-32%
" ... The other is a utility disk with Mojave and various disk utilities. ... "
" ... This hard drive is perfect for that. ... "
" ... very satisfied with this Toshiba portable hard drive. ... "
" ... I asked the recovery company what the best spinning hard drives are, they said "Toshiba". ... "
" ... This is my 2nd Toshiba drive of this kind. ... "
" ... I am using it as external storage for my Blu-Ray player and it works flawlessly. ... I am able to hook it up to my PC, copy whatever over to it, move it to the Blu-Ray and all works great! ... "
" ... So far this Hard Drive is working just fine. ... "
" ... There is an option to use the external drive as a backup disk but that's not what I wanted it for. ... "
Sound Quality
14noise, hear, started, making, inside
+29%
-71%
" ... It shakes and makes much more noise while working. ... "
" ... It made a clicking sound, and the light flashed. ... "
" ... But the clicking noises are usually a pretty good sign that something isn't right. ... "
" ... After troubleshooting I figured out how to get it to mount and a day later this clicking noise started and I lost all of my memory, all of the files I had created in logic and my entire logic sounds library I will never be purchasing anything from this terrible company ever again and I suggest that you do not. ... "
" ... About 50GB into transfer the drive started making that sickening disk drag or scraping sound. ... "
" ... Now I can only hear mechanical noises and it isn't accessible to any computer. ... "
" ... It was making continuous clicking noise and wiped out all of the files I had worked on 3 days. ... "
" ... I went to play last night and the drive was making a grinding noise when it started up and did not work anymore. ... "
Cables
14cord, usb, micro b, usb 3 0, length
+57%
-43%
" ... Bastante pequeño y potente, lo único que deberían arreglar es que el cable es muy delgado. ... "
" ... I could not see in the webpage that a cable was supplied but now I can confirm it is supplied with a USB cable. ... "
" ... Handy that mine came with a USB-C cable, too. ... "
" ... I bought a 6 foot cord so I could easily hook it into my tower without worrying about cord length. ... The cord I bought is- Cable Matters Micro USB 3.0 Cable (Micro USB 3 Cable A to Micro B) in Blue 6 Feet. ... "
" ... USB 3.0 A to Micro B (Canvio end) cable included. ... I do and moving the Canvio from room to room was easy without hauling the cable along. ... "
" ... INCLUDED is the cord to hook up to your computer . ... "
" ... I love how compact this device is, it comes with the cord, I can throw it down to my neighbor so he can put something on it, I can plug it into my computer and then straight to my television. ... "
" ... Comes with the USB wire needed for use. ... "
Delivery
14time, fast, good, delivery, expected
+93%
-7%
" ... Delivery was quick, has worked with not issues. ... "
" ... Delivery is fast via UPS. ... "
" ... Delivered on time and in good condition. ... "
" ... everything is in good, order according to the description, fast shipment ... "
" ... Received in a timely manner. ... "
" ... Arrived as expected, lightweight ... "
" ... Delivered on-time and functions as expected. ... "
" ... Package arrived on time! ... "
Product As Described
13works, pictures, advertised, looks, exactly
+85%
-15%
" ... No issues, works as advertised. ... "
" ... Looks the same as the pictures. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Holds a lot of my pictures. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... This item I really needed to hold all my pictures. ... "
" ... It's exactly as described. ... "
Resolution
12toshiba, external, backup, years, use
+67%
-33%
" ... Great external HD. ... "
" ... Mac 1tb hd crashed but got most data unto a single folder. ... "
" ... my plan is to use this HD as an external backup of my computer. ... this is my 2nd Toshiba HD. ... "
" ... This is my second Toshiba HD I have purchased and I am very happy with both! ... "
" ... I've been using Toshiba external HD's for at least 5 years. ... "
" ... I purchased my first Toshiba Canvio Advance 3 TB HD in July of this year (2018) to use as a backup with my Macbook. ... "
" ... I am content up to now with this Toshiba external hard disk drive, I used it to save video movies in the 4K format. ... "
Color
12red, nice, love, price, looks
+100%
" ... The color is beautyful, too) ... "
" ... Color is as pictured. ... "
" ... Nice color, great for the price. ... "
" ... Lindo color y tamano ideal para viajes ... "
" ... Very nice colour ever. ... "
" ... And I love the color. ... "
" ... I like the red color also. ... "
" ... I got the red color and it's a beautiful cherry red, very pretty. ... "
Codecs
10format, ntfs, exfat, drive, formatted
+70%
-30%
" ... Used only for video game files. ... "
" ... You must choose ExFAT format to us for both of them. ... "
" ... It was a LOT of files. ... "
" ... I have already transferred a few files. ... "
" ... I am confident using or storing my important files and music on it. ... "
" ... Comes Formatted with Old Fashion Format (NTFS). ... "
" ... I am content up to now with this Toshiba external hard disk drive, I used it to save video movies in the 4K format. ... "
Fit
9fits, fit, size, put, keep
+67%
-33%
" ... It fits in my laptop carrying case along with all the other things I carry. ... "
" ... If you need a hard drive to carry work around or as a backup, this seems to fit the bill pretty well. ... "
" ... It is the perfect size to fit into a backpack pocket, where mine stays most of the time. ... "
" ... It is small enough that it fits right in my camera bag and sleek enough that I can bring it out in front of clients. ... "
" ... Fits in pocket. ... "
" ... Good size to fit in a bag pocket and good for on the go. ... "
For Kids
7loves, use, quality, good, daughter
+100%
" ... It is well product, now I can storage all the pictures and videos of my children. ... "
" ... My son loves it good quality 👌 ... "
" ... Once it was explained what it was, daughter loves it. ... "
" ... My grandson is thrilled ... "
" ... I have two of them, one for my PS4 & one for my son’s . ... "
" ... By ALL I mean Aunts, cousins, sisters, sons, grandchildren! ... "
Apps
7files, sent, instead, exfat, emailed
+29%
-71%
" ... Do not buy this if you ever want to see your files again! ... "
" ... I started with back up, two days and then you cant access the files, then I had to erase it took 5 min to delete two days. ... "
" ... Can I retrieve and use those files if my computer has a problem? ... "
" ... Emailed support, was sent download link even though initial email included screenshot of software error message when attempting to install software. ... Emailed support person again, they blamed Microsoft and sent me links to unrelated solutions for the wrong OS. ... "
Features
6blue, product, mode, features, excellent
+83%
-17%
" ... Respond to the features offered. ... "
" ... More than met my expectations but be very careful if you use selective advanced features, you may regret it. ... "
" ... I love the light. ... "
" ... Great product and excellent feature for the information encryption that allows you to keep your information save ... "
" ... Excellent product , small and light ... "
For Running
5run, mac
+80%
-20%
" ... Movir marathon city!! ... "
" ... Good for the price but we will see how it holds up in the long run. ... "
" ... This instantly made my computer run better. ... "
" ... Had this for over a year and still has been running great. ... "
Capacity
5take, small, much, device, compact
+80%
-20%
" ... It is very small and compact so it does not take up much room. ... "
" ... She now has room on computer. ... "
" ... Small device so doesn’t take up much room. ... "
As Gift
5gift, bought
+100%
" ... Gave this to my husband as an early Father's Day present. ... "
" ... Bithrday gift-My husband loved it! ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... I bought two of these for gifts. ... "
" ... Actually it's a gift and I can't wait for the person to open the surprise ... "
Video Playback
5music, movies, tv, store, drive
+100%
" ... Store all my movies to it and attach to tv! ... "
" ... To store mobile video. ... "
" ... I was looking for a device to house all my files music, picture and videos. ... "
" ... Plenty of storage for videos. ... "
" ... All my pictures, music,movies, ect. ... "
Lagging
5slow, loading, issues
+60%
-40%
" ... Never had any lag issues. ... "
" ... No issues with lag or loading. ... "
" ... No lag, no errors. ... "
Camera
5pictures, photos, perfect
+100%
" ... Using to store all my baby pictures. ... "
" ... Perfect for storing photos and docs. ... "
" ... We utilize it the store family photos and videos. ... "
" ... Bought this for my mom to put her pictures on. ... "
" ... I use this product to store all of my photography. ... "
Comfort
5big, hand, flimsy, feels, durable
+80%
-20%
" ... Thank goodness they still worked after bending. ... "
" ... About as big as my hand. ... "
" ... It’s one of the simplest ones I’ve ever used and not too big or awkward ... "
" ... It does feel a little cheaper than other brands I've had, so I'm not entirely sure how durable it is. ... "
Cable Length
4length, inches, hook, cord, plugs
+75%
-25%
" ... I bought a 6 foot cord so I could easily hook it into my tower without worrying about cord length. ... "
" ... INCLUDED is the cord to hook up to your computer . ... "
" ... Comes with the USB wire needed for use. ... "
Cleaning
4clean, able, mac, could
+50%
-50%
" ... Being that I was able to wipe it, it could have been a fluke and after wiping it I suppose it could have worked fine, but I have had external hard drives of every brand searching for a reliable one. ... "
" ... Had to clean it with cmd diskpart clean. ... "
Weight
4light weight, small, light, compact
+100%
" ... Lite weight fast and massive storage. ... "
" ... Easy to use light weight ... "
" ... Pros: Small, light weight, mostly red, and includes an 18"? ... "
" ... It's light weight and compact so I can take it with me anywhere. ... "
For Travel
3store, easy, external, drive
+100%
" ... I keep it in my laptop travel bag when traveling for quick easy backups! ... "
" ... I use this external drive to store my world when we travel overseas. ... "
" ... Easy to pack or store in either a safe or safety deposit box, or for light packing in evacuation or travelling situations. ... "
Print Quality
3perfect
+100%
" ... Perfect for backing up photos and my business related documents. ... "
" ... Perfect for storing photos and docs. ... "
" ... These are very important for me, so I like having extra copies. ... "
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Memory: 3145728 GB