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Amazon.com Product Description The LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301291 250 GB USB 2.0/FireWire400/FireWire800 Portable Hard Drive, Design by Neil Poulton, 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 250 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.
250 GB of disc space with super-fast transfer rates of up to 800 Mbits/s.
Driver-less operation for simple set up.
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 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.
Product Description When mobile, things are bound to happen when you take an external hard drive with you. The Lacie 250GB 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-renowned 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) - Less than 12ms Cache - 8MB or greater Maximum Drop Height - 35 / 90 cm in non-operating mode (dropping is not recommended in operating mode) Software - LaCie 1-Click Backup Software (Windows / Macintosh 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 Compatible with Mac OS 10.x / Mac OS 9.x; Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 98SE / Windows Me Unit Dimensions - 3.5 x 1 x 5.7 / (90x25x145mm) Weight - 8.8 ounces / 250 grams
LaCie Rugged Hard Drive 250 GB - The Fire wire And USB Ports Are Great!!! Great HD!!!August 13, 2008 10 out of 11 found this review helpful
The LaCie 250 GB Rugged Hard Disk with FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB2.0 is a great unit that is ideal for those with fire-wire ports built-in to their laptops and computers. Unfortunately while most Macs have fire-wire built-in, right now the majority of Windows based laptops do not. That is changing as more PCs are getting them built-in. I need drives for several computers, including Mac, Windows and Linux boxes. Suffice it to say that this drive is definitely a must own if you have a Mac and may even be worth installing a fire-wire card if you have a PC.
While it is no secret that I love my WD hard-drives, the LaCie drive definitely outperforms it in a few key areas. So depending on your needs, it may be well worth the small premium to pick up the LaCie.
Don't get me wrong, when it comes to value and best performance for your buck the Western Digital My Passport Essential 320GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Intense Blue) is a great option. Like the LaCie, it has a variety of color options including black, red, white and blue. Of course changing colors on your LaCie is much easier than buying a different color WD drive when the mood strikes. The rugged color bands are interchangeable. The WD also doesn't have the "rugged" edges of the LaCie, and it only has USB 2.0 which makes it impractical for certain situations.
Namely, if you want to run something off your external drive, such as a program or a media library, the performance of USB alone is just not as good. Just ignore the specifications and numbers, because from first hand experience I can tell you fire-wire definitely performs faster for large backups or regular data access. It's just faster.
The LaCie is also more versatile. Even if you are planning on using it for USB only right now, having the fire-wire means that if you get another computer that is capable you already have the option built in. That may be a stretch, but if you are planning on getting a new laptop within the next year from one of the big brands you can pretty much plan on them having fire-wire.
Now there are a few slight advantages that the WD has over the LaCie. The LaCie is definitely slightly bigger and thicker, and it's also more expensive. Still, the difference is small enough that the pros will probably outweigh those small cons, especially for Mac users.
Pros + Great versatility with fire-wire 400, 800, and USB 2.0 + Fire-Wire speeds give you better response times for online data access + Nice size with aluminum shell and "rugged" edges that hold up regular use + USB or FW powered, so no A/C required, which is great for portability + USB power sharing option allows you to hook up a USB hub, etc. + Works well on Windows Vista, XP and Mac OS X and older versions too + You can set up your own disk encryption for security and privacy + Nice looks, and the brushed surface scratches much less than my WD drives + Other color options for your rubber bumpers are sold separately + Turns on and off with your computer or easily ejected via system tray + Easy driver-less installation really works! + Included backup software is less buggy than WD and may be useful for some + 250 GB capacity is decent for most users, but I hope a larger size is coming SOON! + The 2 year warrantee is good, but not as good as WD's 3 and 5 year warrantees depending on model
Cons - Priced higher than WD on a dollar per gigabyte basis - Larger GB capacity drives not widely available from LaCie though they are offered by WD - Form factor is slightly larger and thicker than the WD passport drive - Warrantee is also shorter than WD - The *rugged* thing may be oversold, and I don't recommend dropping it - Still no standard Linux drivers or software included, but there are workarounds - Have to spend your cash to get a case that should have been included
Conclusion
This drive is great or those who want a portable drive for backups or running a media library application like iTunes or Media Center. I only wish they sold it in larger capacities. The premium price may be worth it for those who need that extra edge in speed offered by fire-wire connectivity.
Enjoy!
Great Addition to My iBookJuly 19, 2008 My first Mac is an older iBook [2005] and has only a 60GB HD. Using this LaCie, I was able to make 3 partitions: 1 to backup the install DVD for Leopard, 1 that contains a clone of my HD and is what I am now booting from [160GB], and 1 for extra photo & video storage [60GB].
[I used Carbon Copy Cloner w/ Disk Utility instead of trying-out the backup software that came w/ the HD.] So far; so good - very happy be able to install new software, work w/ graphics and have plenty of room to spare ;-)
LaCie 250 GB Ruged Hard Drive w/ FW 800/400 and USB2.0April 5, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am very impressed so far. My MacBook Pro with Time Machine works seamlessly with the LaCie. I love the portability, just take it with me when I travel and appreciate the speed with FW 800. Just one problem which may be with my Mac when I have it on auto save, it will save once and then experiences a problem with the next save. Works fine when I save manually.
Excellent Connectivity and DesignApril 4, 2008 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you are like me and use portable drives on a regular basis...then this drive is for you. I LoVE it!!! It is rugged enough so that I dont have to worry if it slips out of my hands or gets bounced around my bag. It is a little bigger then most portable drives...but not big enough for me to give it a bad review.
The connectivity on this drive just blows away the competition. I mean USB, Firewire 400, Firewire 800... that pretty much handles it all.
The drive is bus powered but also has the option to be powered by an AC Adaptor that can be purchased separately.
The speeds of this drive are awesome and due to the various options cannot be compared to anything else.
Get one asap...you wont be sorry.
Rugged and ReliableApril 3, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Purchased this product for on-the-road backup and storage. This hard drive works very well. 250GB capacity while small in size and weight. And the Firewire 800 is very fast with my MacBookPro. Highly recommended.
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