The Kanguru UltraLock USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is a high-speed USB 3.0 that offers a generous amount of data storage. The UltraLock features a convenient physical write protect switch to toggle between read/write and read-only mode. This great feature when enabled can give you peace of mind to work safely on any computer the UltraLock is connected to. Students, travelers and researchers alike will appreciate the ability to read files on any school, library or hotel workstation without the worry of being possibly infected by a virus that could be lurking on a public computer. Its lightweight design makes is small and light enough for backpacks, even pockets, and is a great, affordable way to store data. The protective rubber skin provides protection from jars and bumps, making it ideal for travel.