Today, more than ever, we have each accumulated a large amount of personal and business-related software programs, pictures, original document files, videos and precious memories on our computer hard drives. Whether you have a laptop or a desktop, a Mac or a PC, the Toshiba 500GB external hard drive can help you to protect yourself and your computer from the loss of your valuable collection.
According to research by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), adults online create an average of 1,800 digital files a year, for a total of 310 billion files created annually in the United States alone. Yet nearly half of all digital content creators do not have a second copy of these valued digital files. Without a backup solution, cherished family photos, critical financial documents, work presentations and countless other digital data files are at risk for loss. A single computer crash could destroy everything.
I was one of these aforementioned creators with no current back up until yesterday! I realized that I had a faulty CD burner on my PC a few weeks ago and with all the heart-felt writing my computer helps me with everyday, I was feeling quite uncomfortable with the thought of no system back up. I thought an opportunity to try this type of product was perfect timing since I was in the market for a solution. After giving this product a trial run and seeing just how simple it is to use, I have decided it is definitely on my shopping list and on my holiday gift list for my sister as well. I really like the sleek & glossy design plus the color selection of Liquid Blue, Vivid White, Rocket Red and Komodo Green (my favorite color). It’s small enough to slide right into your pants pocket, purse or laptop bag.
It took just a few minutes to completely create a full system back up along with all my personal files & folders. I tested out the restore capability to make sure it had my back. (I’m typically a bit skeptical to trust every piece of technology out there today.) I created a test file which I included in the back up. Then, I deleted it completely from my computer. I was able to restore it in one quick step right back to where it belonged. So, the restore test scored an A+ in my book and Toshiba has earned my trust with their innovation! I realize my personal reason for wanting a portable hard drive will differ from yours, most likely; but now you know there is a solution available whatever your data storage needs may be.
MomGadget has partnered with Toshiba to give away one Portable 500 GB Hard Drive as pictured above ($139.99 value)! To enter, simply comment below on how this reliably handy gadget can bring you greater peace of mind. What type of valuables do you have to preserve & protect? (One entry per U.S. Resident only, please.) A random winner will be notified via email after the entry deadline of midnight (EST) Saturday, November 14th, 2009.
Toshiba’s personal storage solutions are easy to use whether you are a novice or a tech-savvy user. This little gadget has a storage capacity for up to either 142,000 digital photos, 131,000 digital music files, 222 hours of DVD-quality video or 58 hours of high-definition videos. Available capacities are 320, 500, and 640 GB.
Each portable hard drive features:
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NTI® software for both Mac and Windows to make computer backup easier and more efficient
- based on the user-selected operating system (Windows/Mac/or both), the installation software chooses the best format for the external hard drive for maximum performance
- complete system backup with the ability to restore the entire computer, even if Windows is unable to start
- compatibility with Apple Time Machine for Mac users
- password-protected encryption (up to 256-bit) – extremely important to protect personal and business data from unauthorized access.
- drive space alerts to monitor capacity and update users when drive space is running low
- set it and forget it; one time setup – backup runs in the background automatically
What’s Included with this external HDD?
· USB 2.0 Cable
· NTI Backup Now EZ™ Software (preloaded for PCs)
· NTI Shadow™ 4 for Mac Software (preloaded for Macs)
· Quick Install Guide
· 3-year limited warranty
Compatibility & System Requirements:
· Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista
· Mac OS X 10.4 or later
· Available for USB 2.0 Port
Currently available online through www.toshibadirect.com as well as online retailers and local retail outlets. (A list of available retailers can be found at: www.wheretobuy.toshibastorage.com.)
11/15/2009 – Congratulations to Nettie C., winner of the Toshiba Portable Hard Drive!
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I would use this to backup my computers – storing our financial data, pictures, gadget software and music. I have lost three hard drives in the last ten years (including my external backup) and know how important it to keep multiple copies of all files.
We have so many photos and videos of our three kids with their deceased Pop Pop that we are always in fear of losing.
A portable HD will help keep everything that I have safe and secure if my computer ever fails to power up again. That way I dont lose any personal or professional information. And winning a sweepstakes would be the perfect way to get one!
I would love to back up all my pictures.. I have so many
The Toshiba hard drive would give me peace of mind by alleviating my fears of losing all of the music, photo, and office files I have stored on my computer’s hard drive and several (unreliable) flash drives!
I have so many family photos that are really important to me that I would like to keep secure.
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My sister will just love this!
She saves tons of pictures!
This handy gadget would help us keep backups of treasured pictures and important documents.
As a journalist, my whole business is on my computer! Articles, text files, images…this would give me great peace of mind! Thank you for the giveaway!
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I would use this to store all the pics of my 4 kids(and keep in my husband’s office).We had a house fire last year and lost our computer,so we lost all the baby pics of our kids.Thanks!
I am self-employed and this would really help with storing my files!
This would be great to backup all of our taxes, pictures, videos and other financial information that’s stored on our computers.
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It would give me piece of mind to have my pictures somewhere safe. Also, some videos. Thank you!
Thanks for the giveaway…I have tons of old family photos scanned into my computer that are awaiting a systematic cataloging (i.e. when I get a chance it do it !), so a Toshiba 500GB external hard drive would add a layer of security for them, as well as the many family & work documents that I have.
I’d love to backup all my photos, music, and financial records.
I travel with my digital cameras and laptops. I could use this tool to help preserve pictures taken while traveling.
I am continually deleting stuff on my hard drive to make room. This would be great to unload tons of my pics I have taken over the years
This gadget would protect all my family pictures, financial information and career information I have on my computer.
I have pictures and home videos to protect.
I know the value of security – I am in the process of reformatting a laptop infected with a virus – lost ALL data. Luckily the most important stuff was backed up but there is still some loss. I will be looking at a Toshiba Portable Hard Drive as a Christmas gift to save myself from the hassles I’m encountering right now!
Thanks for the contest!
This would help protect family photos and videos
I have so much to protect! The kinder just took up photography and is off to a great start! We have pics from way back, and we’d like to protect our music, too. All kinds of stuff!
This reliably handy gadget can bring me greater peace of mind by providing a backup of my photos and music.
I have lots of pictures that need to be backed up:)and other info
I would use it to store my pictures.
This would bring me piece of mind because I could back up everything . I lost a lot of important pictures, songs and documents not too long ago when my computer crashed.
Santa is bringing me a new desk top. Toshiba Portable Hard Drive will transfer and keep my older PCs info.
An external hard drive is a saving grace when a pc decided to freez up ord dies. We hve lost data & pics in the past and certanily don’t want it to happen again! I enjoy taking college courses online so it would be a fantstic idea to save my school material to the external hard drive.
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