Reformatting it for Mac use only takes a minute or so using OS X’s Disk Utility, but this point is worth considering for those buying for someone with limited tech chops. That means it’s formatted to the NTFS file system, which makes the drive read-only if used with a Mac. The Toshiba Canvio Advance comes ready to plug into a Windows computer. The cable ends in a standard USB port - bear this in mind if you have a new laptop that only has USB-C connectors. And as it uses an old-style microUSB 3.0 port on the drive itself, it’s unlikely many will have a suitable spare lying around. ![]() There’s limited scope to hide this drive. ![]() ![]() It measures around 45cm from the end of one terminal to another. This looks nice enough, but may not be wanted if the Toshiba Canvio Advance will spend its life under a TV with the rest of your home entertainment gear, rather than living plugged into a desktop or laptop.Īs with a lot of portable drives, the Toshiba Canvio Advance’s cable isn’t that long either.
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