The 2TB Hard Disk from LaCie is a high-capacity drive with a USB 2.0 interface. The drive is capable of data transfer rates up to 35MB/sec, making it an excellent solution for video editing, high resolution imaging, data backup or general storage. It features a striking design by Neil Poulton, making it an aesthetically pleasing addition to any desk.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface | 1x USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Buffer | ≥ 16MB |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | 30 to 35MB/sec |
| System Requirements |
Operating System: Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Mac OS X 10.5 or higher Memory: 32MB Hardware: USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.6 x 1.8 x 7.6" (11.7 x 4.5 x 19.3cm) |
| Weight | 2.1 lb (0.95kg) |
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A Classy Solution
I use this 2TB LaCie External Hard Drive to back up data from my desktop automatically every day. In fact I use an array of LaCie HDs to keep daily redundant backups.
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I use this 2TB LaCie External Hard Drive to back up data from my desktop automatically every day. In fact I use an array of LaCie HDs to keep daily redundant backups.
The LaCie is quiet, fast, and the bonus of LaCie USB Boost Software makes it even faster! Not only is the LaCie a great hard drive, its sleek, shiny black exterior make it a very attractive unit and it stacks beautifully.
I now have four LaCie External Hard Drives and they are not only functional, but pleasing to see! I have been using LaCie external hard drives for years without any failures, and there is nothing about them I don't like.
If you need an external hard drive, LaCie is a perfect choice.
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Looks nice ...
... but that was the only good thing one could say about this product. Plugged it into the Mac, formatted it (HFS+), started a backup. Failed with disk errors. Formatted ...Read complete review
... but that was the only good thing one could say about this product. Plugged it into the Mac, formatted it (HFS+), started a backup. Failed with disk errors. Formatted it again. Succeeded creating a backup. Subsequent backup failed with disk errors. Disk repair failed with fatal disk errors. Formatted it again. Failed with disk errors.
Meanwhile, the thing sounded like an aircraft taking off & wouldn't put its disk to sleep. Defective by design. Sent it back for a refund.
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I'm using my 2TB drive for back up of my iMac; I take a fair number of pictures and intend to convert CDs to iTunes files.
The size is the best feature and I like it sits flat. I worry about drives that could tip and crash!
Nothing bad to say so far.
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This is the second of this series drive I own. It is being used as part of a radio station data storage. It works seamlessly, is quiet and doesn't give off much heat. Very efficient drive and works relatively quickly on a 2.0 USB connection. Well worth its price.
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Love this hard drive. I use it for archival purposes for my photography and video business. I love it. It is quiet, great design and a incredible value in my opinion for teh product you receive. I highly recommend it.
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This drive mirrors up my entire system. I've had really bad experiences with WD drives so I figured LaCie deserved a try. It was a snap to install, it's quiet, it's stylish, and I forget it's there.
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I am a photographer and bought this hard drive after hearing good things about LaCie drives. After transferring 250 gigs of images, it failed to be recognized by my computer. It is brand new. I am in the process of trying to retrieve my files. This is an incredibly frustrating process and situation to be in. Do yourself a favor and buy an Iomega instead.
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Using this to store media for my home theater setup. LArge amount of space for the price and the speed is adequate for delivering my media content.
Slight whirring noise but it's not noticeable unless you are listening for it.
Looks great... blue light gives off a "techie" glow.
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I love everything about this product! The size is great and the looks are amazing! I haven't had an issue with noise at all I'm not quite sure what some of the reviews were about but I have absolutely no regrets about purchasing this! I use it for file storage of video files as I do a ton of editing! I liked it so much I bought another 4TB Firewire compatible one to have more space!
LOVE IT!
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It is a little simple compared to what I have in our lab. It works well now.
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I have two LaCie Hard Drives. All of which work perfectly for me. I shoot a lot of video and need a lot of space and this is perfect for my needs.
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It is extremely easy to use and it is also quiet. It is also fast, reliable, and it looks great!
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I'm using this drive as a time machine backup drive for my iMac. Its design is simple yet elegant and unlike other external drives I have it doesn't look cluttered. Very quite drive.
Great drive for a great price.
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Hard times seem to be inconsistent. I started with Lacie, switched to Western Digital until they failed and am now back with Lacie. I have 7 2TB Lacie drives (this USB only version and the Firewire version) and have never had a problem with any.
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I am very happy with this drive (as a mac user since '88). I am experienced enough that I let the drive run for two days, and copied large files back and forth, before I partitioned it into 2x 1TB volumes. Am using one volume as a time machine backup.
Style and ease of use of the drive are great, packaging was fine. FYI I also have two other WD drives used as full backups in rotation... NEVER rely on only one drive for the safety of your data.
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The drive was very easy to connect to my iMac and the Intego Backup Assistant software was also easy to install and configure. I have tested the restore feature and that also worked very well. I would recommend this to anyone that has need for quick and easy backups and restores. A great product!
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Bought the drive to backup Mac data. Works flawlessly. Really a great US assembled drive for a great price.
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I work in video and needed a safe place for storage. This drive works very well for that purpose.
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Great for a backup drive
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A little expensive compare to the others, but worth it.
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I use this for storage and backups and so far it has worked flawlessly. It looks good,features a cool blue light under the front of the case, and it is quiet.
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Store Raw files.
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