Quickly transfer files with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and store up to 500GB of data on Canvio Basics external hard drives. These devices are ready to use with Microsoft Windows and require no software installation, so it couldn’t be easier to start storing all of your favourite files. Whether at your desk, or on the go, its timeless design means it'll always look good. What's more, the hard drive also allows you to connect to older hardware, with USB 2.0 compatibility. Our 500GB Drive is capable of storing up to: 142,000 digital photos, or 131,000 digital music files, or 410 downloaded digital movies. Each Canvio 3.0 Portable Hard Drive includes an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to help keep your drive safe. Computer backup made fast and simple. Canvio 3.0 Portable Hard Drives are preloaded with software to make backup fast and simple. The included NTI Backup Now EZ software scans your system and recommends the best coverage for your computer. Choose between backing up your files to the cloud, backing up your files and folders to your Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive, backing up everything saved on your computer, or choose all three for the most comprehensive coverage.