LaCie 2TB Hard Disk
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.
- 2TB holds 150 hours of DV video, 425 movies, or 500,000 MP3s
- Design by Neil Poulton
- USB 2.0 interface
- Blue LED creates ambient underside glow
- Fanless cooling system for quiet operation
- Stores files, music, photos, and videos in 1 place
- Includes backup software for Windows and Mac
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| 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) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 41 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Large capacity / good size (36)
- Easy to use (33)
- Attractive (32)
- Easy to setup (29)
- Quiet (27)
Cons
- Unreliable (3)
Best Uses
- Back-up (34)
- Additional storage (30)
- Photo storage (20)
- Video (17)
- File transfer (14)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (31), Casual user (8)
- Primary use:
- Personal (21), Business (20)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (18), PC (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
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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Most Liked Negative Review
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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Pros
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
It is a little simple compared to what I have in our lab. It works well now.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
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.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
It is extremely easy to use and it is also quiet. It is also fast, reliable, and it looks great!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
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.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
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.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
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.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
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!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
Bought the drive to backup Mac data. Works flawlessly. Really a great US assembled drive for a great price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Needs extra ventilation
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
I work in video and needed a safe place for storage. This drive works very well for that purpose.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
Great for a backup drive
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
A little expensive compare to the others, but worth it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
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.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
Store Raw files.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
I use this for backup and big, extra files that I dont want in my laptop. I use this on my mac and is working perfectly so far. I only have 1 month with it so I will have to wait and see if it still performs well after a year or so because this things usually start to deteriorate after some time, but so far, so good.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
This is my second pair of LaCie Poulson black box drives. I have 7 LaCies in all, including D2s and a Porsche design model. None of my LaCie drives, dating back to 2002, have failed. All are still running though I have since retired my older drives to secondary scratch drives. I use my LaCie drives for backups, archives and scratch drives. My only complaint about this model is that there is no power on/off switch on the front. This is an annoying flaw, and you've got to fork out the bucks for the more expensive D series to get this functionality. This aside, these drives continue to set the benchmark in consumer reliability and design without going pro.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
I've used Lacie hard drives for years. Most reliable drives, so naturally I ordered one for my Time Machine backup on my iMac. I went with this model because of the price/size. It's great for archiving and backing up everything, and I know it'll last because of the Lacie quality!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
I do editing on Final Cut Pro this product works good. I have use LaCie before. When I have had problems before they have replaced it another one.
They stand for their product.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
I'm using this as a backup drive, easy setup, no problems, performing as expected.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
I use these 2TB drives as a backup for wedding images. They work great, and the price is right on.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- Horizontal design
- May get warm
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB Hard Disk:
Somehow, the picture makes the drive appear as if it is quite large, but it's not that much bigger than a typical external drive. 2TB for a little over $100 is quite a bargain, albeit its only interface is USB 2.0. Since I'm using this drive as a network drive via AirPort Extreme for backup only, USB is adequate for my purpose. Too bad that it is hidden in the "server room", which is the downstair closet, because it's understated design is actually quite beautiful. As for the drive inside, it does seem to get warm when I copied 100GB worth of data via the backup software, but since I'm not constantly reading and writing to it, I'm not too concerned with the heat issue.
The drive came with some sort of proprietary backup software, but I didn't care for it and reformatted the entire drive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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What's in the Box
- USB 2.0 Cable
- External Power Supply
- Genie Backup Assistant Software with Data Restore for Windows 2000, XP, Vista
- Intego Backup Assistant Software with Data Restore for Mac OS X 10.4
- USB Boost
- LaCie Setup Assistant
- Quick Install Guide
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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