LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive
The 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive from LaCie is a high-capacity drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via eSATA, FireWire-400, FireWire-800, or USB 2.0. A quiet drive, the d2 enclosure features an aluminum heat sink design for fanless cooling.
The drive features 16MB of cache memory, a 7200rpm rotation speed, an ultra-quiet design, and sustained transfer speeds of up to 90MB/sec. The drive is an excellent solution for video editing, high-resolution imaging, data backup, or general storage.
- Can store approximately 150 hours of DV digital video, 425 4.7GB DVD video discs, or 500,000 MP3 files
- Connects via eSATA, USB 2.0, FireWire-800, or FireWire-400
- Capable of bust transfer rates of up to 115MB/sec via eSATA
- Housed in a sturdy aluminum d2 enclosure with a heat sink and ergonomic design
- Includes Genie and Intego Backup Assistant software for PC and Mac, respectively
- LaCie Shortcut Button launches a selected application with a single push
- Works with Time Machine
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface |
1x eSATA 1x USB 2.0 1x 6-Pin FireWire-400 2x 9-Pin FireWire-800 |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Buffer | ≥ 16MB |
| Average Seek Time | < 10ms |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate |
eSATA: 80-90MB/sec FireWire-800: 65-75MB/sec FireWire-400: 35-50MB/sec USB 2.0: 30-35MB/sec |
| Drivers | |
|---|---|
| Supported | Not Required |
| Included | Not Required |
| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Mac |
Computer: G4, G5, Intel; 500MHz or faster Operating System: Mac OS X 10.2.8; 10.3 for eSATA |
| Windows |
Computer: 500MHz Operating System: Windows 2000, XP, Vista |
| Hardware |
Memory: 128MB eSATA, USB 2.0, FireWire-400, or FireWire-800 Port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | Operating Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 6.3 x 6.8 x 1.7" (16 x 17.3 x 4.4cm) |
| Weight | 3.31 lb (1.5kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 89 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (74)
- Large capacity / good size (72)
- Easy to setup (71)
- Attractive (65)
- Quiet (63)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (66)
- Additional storage (59)
- Photo storage (56)
- Video (51)
- File transfer (38)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (61), Casual user (22)
- Primary use:
- Business (43), Personal (43)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (15)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good HD, great $ & great perforamnce
This external is connected to a Mac. It is partitioned to 2 1TB partitions and one is holding reference data such as photos, parts, models, etc. The other partition is holding backed-up data...Read complete review
This external is connected to a Mac. It is partitioned to 2 1TB partitions and one is holding reference data such as photos, parts, models, etc. The other partition is holding backed-up data from 6 other partitions as the first copy.
The data transfer rate is very good. There is virtually no noise from this drive. The new corrugated sheet metal design for the body does help heat dispersion. It is sitting beside 4 other LaCie drives and it is less warm to the touch. The quad interface is very nice to have. Although I am no planning to move this drive to another machine, alas it is the only way to get FW800 on an external. The footprint is small and using its included stand very sturdy. ALl the cables and needed parts even an allen wrench for the stand is there. IT comes with SilverKeeper software for backup which works great and simple for scheduled backup.
I always consider a drive to have about 3 years of life. This drive comes with a 3 year warranty. So the cost as an insurance for my data in 3 years is very reasonable.
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Most Liked Negative Review
LaCie
The d2 is an external hard drive. I bought it for its size (2TB) and the eSTAT connection for its transfer speed relative to FireWire and USB 2.0.
As fate wou...Read complete review
The d2 is an external hard drive. I bought it for its size (2TB) and the eSTAT connection for its transfer speed relative to FireWire and USB 2.0.
As fate would have it, the eSATA connection only partially works. After a few minutes of disk drive inactivity the first application to try to access the drive locks up (failes to respond). The only way to close the locked up application is to restart the computer. (Task Manager will not close the application.) This results in the computer locking up and only a power off and power on brings it back to life.
The FireWire and USB connections work fine on the d2.
When I contacted LaCie about my eSATA problem I was informed that the eSTAT problem is known to them and it also affects eSATA products of other companies. They also say that it is a driver problem connected with Windows 7 operating systems.
LaCie's solution was for me to buy a thrid party eSATA card with its own drivers or use USB. NICE.
So, I paid for eSATA and got FireWire/USB. Definitely not a bargin for me, but LaCie is laughing all the way to the bank.
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
Can't think of any negatives. Use this drive to store raw files from a Cannon Mark 2. It's quiet and serves my purposes well. It works just as advertised. I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
- Primary use:
- Business
- 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 d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
Using for whole computer backup and scratch drive. No problems so far.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
The LaCie harddrive have to be the easiest HD to install. Always predictable and always work as you would expect.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
I use this for long term storage of photo RAW files on my home iMac. The previous one was for Time Machine back-up of my work MacBook. It is simple to set up out of the box and took less than five minutes to be up an running. No downside evident to date.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
I use this disk as a remote backup (at work), and it is a great disk for this purpose. It is well constructed and solid, and is a very peppy drive. The display is large and visible, and the on/off switch is a real plus. I just wish that it were less money :(.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
I use external drives for editing wedding videos and this is my second Lacie d2 Quadra Hard Drive. I have had problems with Western Digital and Maxtor external drives failing. Then I saw how my work uses the Lacie d2 drives. They move them around, fill them completely and emptied them and the Lacie HDs keep on going. That's what made me try them and now I've bought my second one. They are built to last.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- quadruple interface
- Very well designed
- Works with Mac & PC
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Backup
- Extra storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
I have been using LaCie drives since 2006, and never had an issue. I still have a working 320GB LaCie d2 Quadra drive. d2 is a nice product with solid support. I would highly recommend this model. It's easy to use, good looking, and works well.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
I use this hard drive for active video editing. Although it is a bit larger than the portable drives and needs to be plugged in, it really just works better when it comes to moving hd footage in final cut. Works great, I have many of these and use them all the time. Stable.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
I back up photos and videos to this drive and it has worked great.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
This drive is quiet and solid. I love that it comes with all the cables you could possibly need. It is quick and easy to install.
You pay a little more but it's worth it.
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
I used LaCie for years for video/photo editing and love the way they works!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Can be wobbly when bumped
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
I have several LaCie drives - 500GB, 1T, a 300GB Rugged, and this 2T. This drive is great. It has all the Firewire ports that I need at this time period and plenty of them (the thunderbolt port is making it's way to town). I have never had a LaCie drive unexpectedly dismount, fail, or become corrupted. The only thing I tend to be conscious of with these drives is that they need to be stood up and running, but that can be a bit wobbly if you bump into it, so make sure these drives are in a safe place while in use.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
I use this for 1920X1080 high-def video editing in Final Cut Pro 7 on my Macbook Pro. When the hard drive is connected via the firewire cord, it runs smoothly and flawlessly. (The high-def footage has a little trouble when the hard drive is connected to the computer via the USB 2.0 cord). Love this hard drive. It's quiet and relatively small!
My computer initially had compatibility issues with this hard drive. But I called LaCie's tech support, and they had it taken care of in less than 5 minutes. Great customer service.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
Used mostly for photo and video backups.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
Use this drive exclusively for video editing and couldn't be happier!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
Like other LaCie products I've used in the past, the d2 Quadra is easy to use and performs great for my needs (I use it to store dvd images to stream over WiFi).
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
I bought this hard drive for a backup drive to be used with Time Machine
on my Mac. Time Machine backs up all my files automatically and I don't have to worry.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- 3-position power button
- bootable on PC & Mac
- quadruple interface
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Backup drive
- Extra storage
- Video & photo editing
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
LaCie d2 Quadra works very well, fast and silently. The unit is extremely easy to setup, it worked basically out-of-box. I love the versatility of connection options: eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. The design is cool and very solid, and blue light multi-function button is great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
Use this to backup my work.
Already had one and knew it was reliable and silent.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- All Cables Included
- Attractive Design
- bootable on PC & Mac
- High Capacity
- silent operation
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Backup drive
- Video & photo editing
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive:
Bought LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra for pro level video editing and extra storage. Very happy with the performance, the drive looks cool and works very decently with USB 2.0, and even faster with Firewire and eSATA. The device is plug and play. It runs cool and with any noise. 0 glitches in a year of usage!
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- eSATA Cable
- 9-Pin to 9-Pin FireWire-800 Cable
- 6-Pin to 6-Pin FireWire-400 Cable
- USB 2.0 Cable
- External Power Supply
- Drive Stand for Upright Desktop Use
- Power Supply and Adapter Cable
- Software CD-ROM
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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