LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301015 120 GB USB 2.0-FireWire400-FireWire800 Portable Hard Drive
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:16
Binding : Electronics
ProductGroup : CE
Manufacturer : Lacie
Brand : LaCie
Label : Lacie
Publisher : Lacie
Model : 301015
Studio : Lacie
Color : Orange
- Ultra durable 120 GB USB/FireWire portable storage for people on the go
- USB or FireWire powered; no bulky power adapter required
- Drop-resistant aluminum alloy shell with bumpers can withstand vertical drops of up to 35 inches
- Includes USB cable and USB power sharing cable
- Measures 3.5 x 1 x 5.7 inches (WxHxD); weighs less than 9 ounces; 2-year limited warranty
LaCie's 120GB Rugged Hard Disk provides the all-terrain protection you need for the real world. With a shock resistant rubber sleeve, protective scratch resistant aluminum shell and internal anti-shock rubber bumpers, LaCie provides the best protection of your data. The Rugged Hard Disk has triple-interface universal connectivity. FireWire 800 is exceptionally fast with a transfer rate of up to 800Mbits per second. FireWire 400 and USB2.0 provide universal connectivity options for sharing and exchanging files. The compact, pocket-sized form factor and convenient plug and play design is perfect for users on the go. Box ships with: LaCie Rugged Hard Disk designed by Neil Poulton, FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable, FireWire 400 (6-to-9 pin) cable, Hi-speed USB2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible), USB power sharing cable, Quick Install Guide, User Manual, LaCie '1-click' Backup Software (Windows/Mac), LaCie Silverkeeper Backup Software (Mac), LaCie Silverlining Software (Windows/Mac). System Requirements: Computer with a USB or FireWire port, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista/ Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Intel Pentium II 350MHz compatible processor or greater/G3 processor or greater, minimum 128MB RAM.
Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description The LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301015 120 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 120 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.
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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. |
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.
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a lifesaver (2009-08-25)
I purchased this while in school and it really helped with me on my graphic design projects. If I started a project at school, I was able to load the files on the hard drive and bring it home and finish on my computer at home. The hard drive is rugged and I could toss it in my backpack with no issues. It hooked up my mac with no problems and does well on a PC too. I did not have to reformat anything. I have had this harddrive for 3 yrs now and I still have not used up all the space on it. Plus, the orange is funky cool.
Skip this drive (2008-09-01)
This drive runs very hot with constant use. If you just need it for occasional use then you may be ok. I used mine everyday and after about 5 months it died.
LaCie Rugged Drives (2008-07-14)
LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301015 120 GB USB 2.0/FireWire400/FireWire800 Portable Hard Drive
I'm a video producer and use these for media storage and editing both at the office and on the road using firewire cords. They're bus-powered, so they run off our Macs with ease -- and we have zero latency issues...even with HD material.
Phenomenal product. We've got at least half a dozen of them in varying storage sizes, and they're built for bear. They really are rugged and handle abuse -- drops, jostling, heat, cold -- on the road, in flight, in the field, etc.
When we shoot our video in file formats and have to deliver raw HD material at the end of a shoot vs. editing it, we buy one of these for the project and just hand them off to our clients when it's all done. Never had an issue and always had good feedback.
Times for Transfer (2008-06-27)
So far, so good with this product! For comparisons sake, I decided to copy a 5.66 GB video file from a G5 to this drive.
USB 2.0 - 6:15
FireWire 400 - 3:59
FireWire 800 - 2:05
I like the drive thusfar, but I have yet to work much with it.
Do NOT buy a LaCie drive (2008-06-23)
I bought this drive based on good user reviews. The drive failed within 6 months where previous drives (other brands) lasted 5+ years. Customer service is basically non-existent. You are not able to speak an actual person. You have to file complaints on their website and then re-log in to check their status. Bad, bad, bad. Like most people, I rely heavily on my external drive and am left high and dry when it goes bad. One needs immediate triage when a drive goes down NOT 3 weeks of worthless web posts. They will not stand behind their product and will divert all responsibility.
Do NOT buy this drive unless you need an expensive paperweight.
