Toshiba Portable Hard Drives get new security and backup functions

Toshiba announced updates to their Portable Hard Drive line today that now offers the devices greater security and backup functions, improving ease of use and adding features for both beginners and those seeking greater customization.

These drives now have NTI BackupNow EZ software, which makes it easy to automatically backup your computer and restore it if need be. It also makes suggestions regarding the security of particular folders and files.

These drives are password-protected and also sport a Drive Space Alert that keeps you informed of your current storage capacity. The Portable Hard Drives are available in 320GB and 500GB sizes in red, green, white and blue color options for $119.99 and $149.99, respectively.