LaCie 160 GB Rugged Hard Drive USB 2.0/FireWire400/FireWire800 8MB Cache
When mobile, things are bound to happen when you take an external hard drive with you. The Lacie 160GB Rugged All-Terrain External Hard Drive is designed to deliver a hard-drive for versatile use on and off roads, with connectivity to Macintosh or Windows PC. The exclusive creation of world-renown designer Neil Poulton, this portable storage solution offers the supreme speed of FireWire 800 along with FireWire 400 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces for true universal connectivity. Conveniently bus-powered and plug & play, it's ideal for backup, video storage and large data volume exchange on the go. Simply plug it into just about any computer anywhere for backup, video storage and large data volume exchange. Its unique scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper make the LaCie Rugged Hard Drive especially resistant to harsh elements for extra protection along the road of your adventures. Average Seek Time (Write) - <12ms Cache - 8MB or greater Maximum Drop Height - 35 inches / 90 cm in non-operating mode (dropping is not recommended in operating mode) Software - LaCie '1-Click? Backup Software (Windows / Mac OS 10.2 or greater) Silverkeeper for automatic backup and file verification with Mac OS 9 & Mac OS X Driver-free for Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista and Mac OS X; Silverlining for Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Mac OS 9 Unit Size - 3.5 x 1 x 5.7 in. / 90 x 25 x 145 mm (WxHxD); Weight - 8.8 oz. / 250 g Compatible with Mac OS 10.x / Mac OS 9.x; Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 98SE / Windows Me Warranty - 1 Year Limited Warranty
The LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301175 160 GB USB 2.0/FireWire400/FireWire800 Portable Hard Drive is built to survive the harsh elements of the real world. This durable, portable storage drive offers 160 GB of storage along with a universal high-speed USB 2.0 connection and FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 interfaces. This high-performance drive is built with a rugged, drop-resistant aluminum alloy shell and a shock-resistant rubber bumper, making it the ultimate solution for your on-the-go data needs.  | LaCie's Rugged All-Terrain 160 GB USB 2.0/FireWire400/FireWire800 Portable Hard Drive offers:- Rugged drop-resistant and shock-resistant enclosure.
- FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 interfaces.
- 160 GB of disc space with super-fast transfer rates of up to 800 Mbits/s.
- Driver-less operation for simple set up.
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With FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB, the Rugged All-Terrain has near-universal compatibility. View larger. |
The Rugged All-Terrain's stunning look was designed by world-renown designer Neil Poulton. View larger. | 
The Rugged All-Terrain withstands bumps and shocks to keep your data safe and secure. |
Ultra-Portable Data Shuttle
If you travel a lot with your data, the Rugged All-Terrain is the drive is for you. Perfect for users who need backup, storage and large-volume exchange for office files, photos, music and even video clips, the Rugged All-Terrain is powered by the FireWire or USB connection, which means that it uses the power of the connected computer to operate and doesn't require an additional AC adapter or power cord. The Rugged All-Terrain offers the triple-interface convenience of high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity (which is USB 1.1 backward compatible) along with both FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 interfaces. With this triple-interface functionality, along with the drive's driver-free and plug-and-play features, exchanging data between Macs and PCs is as easy as it gets. The Rugged All-Terrain even comes with a USB power-sharing cable for low powered USB hubs/computers. (The Rugged All-Terrain requires no extra drivers for Windows XP/2000/Vista and Mac OS X operating systems.) This high-performance drive features a spin speed of 5400 rpm, an 8 MB cache, and a transfer rate of up to 800 Mbits per second via the FireWire 800 connection. Measuring a mere 3.5 x 1 x 5.7 inches (WxHxD) and weighing less than nine ounces, the Rugged All-Terrain is designed to travel and will fit easily in your briefcase or backpack. Take it with you on business trips and vacations, or use it for transferring files from one desktop computer to another. Included with the drive are LaCie software bundles to enhance its performance and functionality, including LaCie's 1-Click Backup Software (for Mac and PC) and SilverKeeper Backup Software (Mac). Mobile, All-Terrain Protection
Designed exclusively for LaCie by world-renowned designer Neil Poulton, the Rugged All-Terrain is built like an off-road vehicle, ready to withstand the bumps and bruises of your travels. Its unique, scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper make it especially resistant to harsh elements. In fact, the drive is designed to withstand vertical drops of up to 35 inches while in non-operating mode. (Dropping the drive while it's in operation, however, could cause damage, so be careful!) For additional styling points, the Rugged All-Terrain can be outfitted with additional colorful bumpers that will keep your drive protected. Easy-to-change and durable once on, they are made of the same quality rubber as the original bright orange Rugged sleeve. The optional set, which is sold separately, includes green-grey, blue-grey, and black bumpers. The LaCie 301175 Rugged All-Terrain Portable Hard Drive is backed by a 2-year limited warranty. About LaCie
Established in France in 1989, LaCie is a leading manufacturer of computer peripherals for Windows, Apple and Linux users. With offices and plants in the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong, LaCie develops and manufactures external storage solutions and color monitors that help professionals and everyday people easily manage their digital lives. LaCie has differentiated its products through original designs and leading-edge technology. What's in the Box
Rugged All-Terrain drive, FireWire 800 cable, FireWire 400 cable, USB 2.0 cable, USB power-sharing cable, quick start guide, LaCie utilities CD-ROM including user's manual and utilities.
Optional bumpers let you easily change the look of your Rugged All-Terrain. |
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LaCie 160 GB Rugged Hard Drive USB 2.0/FireWire400/FireWire800 8MB Cache Reviews
So I looked into the Lacie rugged drive and was a bit skeptical about it because it was a 5400rpm instead of the D2's 7200. Awsome. If you're a windows user with a pc laptop then I probably wouldn't recommend this because all pc laptops have the small firewire jack that is not capable of bus powering things, therefor you would have to buy an external power supply OR use the double usb cable hookup option which will take up two usb ports. I have a two year old Mac Book Pro with a 100 gig hard drive inside of it and had been using an external Lacie D2 drive for bringing out to gigs (I store all of the audio samples/songs on an external drive). Not optimal in my opinion. But I must say that I have been pleasantly suprized with the rugged drive.
And it's light, small, and Bus powered via firewire 400 or 800. Let me say though. The problem is that it was too bulky and heavy and had a bulky power brick that I had to bring along, instantly adding unnecessary weight to my lap bag. I have noticed little to none, audio performance issues.
Amazing. I don't on my desktop. But lo. It came with a bunch of free software on it - for both the Mac and for Windows. Very refreshing and encouraging. Silliness aside, to my surprise, it came with four different types of cables and has four different options for connecting.
I had been looking for another portable hard drive - I have a few. But some laptops don't have the juice to power external drives just through their usb ports, so Lacie, brilliantly provided this fourth cable with a port for it, to boost power as needed. So now when I plug it in, I get two separate hard drives (I split the storage space). I then used my Macs built in Disk Utility to split it into two volumes. I just got my new "Lacie Rugged." 160 GB. Nice work, Lacie. I even then created an encrypted disk image on one of the volumes to store private emails, files, etc. I have some requirements that are not easy to satisfy.
About an inch thick. It took me about a minute to connect and see it mount on my desktop. (Windows or Mac - I use Macs). (But, again, not needed for me, maybe on my older laptop, haven't tried yet). I can connect it via USB; Firewire-400 Firewire-800 (that's IEEE 1394 in the Windows world) and a fourth port that is a power supply if you need it. About an inch taller than a pack of cigarettes.
It all just works. It has a rubber bumper-like casing so I think I could throw it at the television during bad commercials and have it bounce off without injury - to the Lacie. Nowadays, companies don't even provide one cable.
The Good: Bought this as a means to add additional, workable storage for my Mac. Comes with all needed cables, most importantly the Firewire 800 cable which I have had trouble finding in brick-and-mortar stores. The Not-So-Good: The drive can get somewhat hot so be sure that it has adequate space around it to "breathe". I put mine on top of something smaller like a decks of cards so that air can circulate to the underside, helping to keep it cooler. The fact that it is one of just a few drives out there that can accept many different kinds of connections (USB, Firewire 400, and most importantly fast Firewire 800) makes this drive perfect. Wish it came with the extra protective skin options. Orange is nice but sometimes you just want something different.
I have yet to drop this thing but am told it is fine to drop from a height of about 3 feet. It is also designed very well. Just pretty to look at and the rubber protective skin leaves you with a feeling that this thing can be banged up a bit. Needed something that could back up large files quickly but still give me the ability to work off of the drive when needed.
I needed something that was light, rugged, didn't require an external power supply and didn't take up a lot of space. This works perfectly.
it did not work. i just hope my system does not crash prior to saving it on a hard drive waiting for LaCie to call me, very disapointed.
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