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  TOSHIBA’S NEW CANVIO AEROCAST WIRELESS HDD CHANGES THE WAY DIGITAL CONTENT IS EXPERIENCED ON A TV

LATEST SOLUTION ALLOWS CONSUMERS TO PLAY PERSONAL DIGITAL CONTENT FREELY WITH NO CABLES ATTACHED

Taipei, Taiwan. – Jan. 11, 2016  Toshiba Electronic Components Taiwan, today introduced the Canvio AeroCast™ Wireless Hard Drive, an innovative device that blends the benefits of high-capacity external storage with the ultimate in wireless freedom. Users can connect to their Chromecast™ device (sold separately) to experience their personal digital content such as movies, music and photos – by downloading Toshiba’s Google Cast™ Ready app1 to cast entertainment from the Canvio AeroCast™ Wireless Hard Drive to an HDTV. The 1TB2 Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive is a fast and reliable all-in-one device that helps manage storage needs wirelessly.

"Storage needs are changing. By understanding the importance of mobility, we have taken storage to the next level. With integrated wireless capabilities, we empower our users to share and stream their personal digital content the way they want, wirelessly,” said Sakaue Tadashi, Division President, Storage Product Div., Toshiba Electronic Components Taiwan Corporation . “The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive fills a real need for consumers – they’re now able to enjoy the content that they own, wirelessly on the home television."

Users can easily upload and back up content from their mobile devices directly to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive for secure, centralized storage. Instant access is available to stored files through the device’s own local Wi-Fi® connection (no Internet required). The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive has a battery life of up to five hours and can connect simultaneously with up to six devices, making accessing and sharing files from the digital library easier than ever.

The release of the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive expands Toshiba’s portfolio of wireless products, which is aimed at satisfying a broad range of customer needs, which is now on sale.