The CANVIO includes a 3.0 USB connector which allows for fast transfers, even if the file is large, at 5 Gigabits per second. The CANVIO comes with an Internal Shock Sensor and Ramp Loading Alert, which protects data against knocks and bumps when traveling. It also comes with full backup recovery, to give its users the peace of mind, in knowing that their data can be recovered. The Toshiba STOR.E CANVIO is easy to use and requires no software. The hard drive weighs just under half a pound, comes with a two year warranty and is available in red, black, green and blue.