Toshiba has announced an upgraded version of its Stor.E Slim portable external hard drive, which now holds up to 1TB of data and comes with access to 10GB of free cloud-based storage.

Available immediately, Toshiba developed the Stor.E Slim portable hard drive to tackle two issues: backup of valuable data and provide users with secure access to digital content while on the move. It provides this in a compact enclosure no bigger than an iPhone 5, which connects to the host computer and draws its power via a USB 3.0 port.

While the original Stor.E Slim offers 500GB of storage, the new version can store up to 1TB. Suggested retail pricing for the two versions is £60 and £85 respectively.

Toshiba said it has also partnered with Pogoplug PC to provide owners of the new Stor.E Slim with a free subscription to the cloud platform that delivers 10GB of cloud storage. With remote access tools from Pogoplug, users can access their digital files stored on the Stor.E Slim from anywhere, providing the HDD is connected to a computer with an internet connection.

On the backup side, Toshiba provides NTI Backup Now EZ, which scans the computer and recommends the best backup coverage, giving users the option to back up to the Stor.E Slim. A backup can be scheduled to run automatically at any time so that users can ensure their data is always protected, according to Toshiba.