LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive
The 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive from LaCie is a USB 2.0 desktop hard drive with a design by world-famous designer Philippe Starck. Starck's first collaboration with LaCie, the groundbreaking line of "Toaster" hard drives, made waves 15 years ago. This new design houses the drive in a durable 3mm aluminum enclosure, which is both durable and efficient in dissipating heat.
The drive's face is a touch-sensitive surface which can be customized to open any application that you choose. You'll be able to configure it to recognize a short tap or a long touch, giving it dual functionality. The facade also features the Starck signature LED which projects the designer's signature onto your desktop.
Backup software is included, making it easy to protect critical data. The drive is compatible with Windows and Mac systems, without the need for any sort of driver installation: simply plug and play. It features a standard USB 2.0 interface with the LaCie USB Boost system for enhanced performance.
- 3mm of resistant aluminum casing
- Starck signature LED
- Customizable touch-sensitive surface
- Intuitive automatic backup software
- 33% faster speeds with USB Boost
- Mac and Windows compatibility
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Interface | 1x USB 2.0 (mini-B) |
| Drive Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System Requirements |
Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7; Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 Hard Drive: 600MB Hardware: USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.5 x 2 x 7.6" (11.5 x 5.2 x 19.5cm) |
| Weight | 3.1 lb (1.4kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 47 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (40)
- Easy to set up (39)
- Quiet (28)
- Attractive (27)
- Large capacity / good size (23)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (26)
- Additional storage (22)
- Photo storage (22)
- File transfer (11)
- Video (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (17), Casual user (14), Quality oriented (8), Budget shopper (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (36), Business (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
LaCie 1TB Starck Hard Drive
I purchased this to replace my 500gb drive upon which I store movies, music, tv & backups- I wanted to be able to devote the 500gb to only backups.
After m...Read complete review
I purchased this to replace my 500gb drive upon which I store movies, music, tv & backups- I wanted to be able to devote the 500gb to only backups.
After much research I found this drive to be rated highly at site after site with excellent reviews and B&H had an extremely competitive price. There are a couple of things you should be aware of:
1. If you use Windows Partition Manager to divvy up this drive you may run into problems. I was able to create 3 partitions but one of them, the one intended as a catch-all, is much larger than I would like. WPM tells me it can't be shrunk any more and reading online I find this IS a WPM issue- it is not the hd causing the problem.
2. the usb port on this drive is a mini at one end and standard at the other. Not a huge problem since it comes with a cable except that the one it comes with is unrealistically short. A quick visit to another site and I had a longer cord for under $5.
3. maybe only annoying to me but each and every time the hd loads to the laptop it pops open the setup folder. I could probably fix this by editing the autoplay file but alot of users wouldn't feel comfortable doing that so I mention it. Unless you're using this partition as your 'main' partition it's useless and annoying once you've completed setup.
It's very quiet, very fast to transfer info to and from and I'm extremely pleased with it and would recommend to friends and when I'm ready for another I'll look at LaCie first.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Didn't work.
My computer wouldn't recognize it. I thought I might be doing something wrong so took it to the local computer geek and he couldn't get it to work either. Returned it for a refund....Read complete review
My computer wouldn't recognize it. I thought I might be doing something wrong so took it to the local computer geek and he couldn't get it to work either. Returned it for a refund.
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Quiet
Cons
- Heavy bulky
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Purchased this drive for photo storage. I have purchased other LaCie products before and was very happy. Very well built and fast. Outer case is made of thick metal, which makes it heavier then other desktop drives.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Good and easy to use
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
I only turn this on every 2-3 months, when it's not on, it looks nice covered in plastic. I don't use back-up software I just back myself up. As storage it works.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
I was so pleased with my first Lacie Starck Hard Drive, I bought a second one. Easy install on a Mac, overall easy to use. I did need a new usb cable, which Lacie handled quite nicely, a 2 year warranty backs this quality product. A fine hard drive at a reasonable price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
I am using this as a back up. Plan on buying another as a secondary back up. Compact and quiet. Cords are a little short, but not a huge drawback.
Over all very pleased.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
- Very well designed
Cons
- None so far
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
I'm using the drive for manually backing up data files and backing up my Photoshop Elements Photo catalogs. Haven't used the LaCie backup software yet, but so far the drive is working perfectly for what I need it to do. It has a power button on the back, so I can power it down when I'm not using it. Had it for just over 2 weeks, so I can't comment on reliability yet.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Horrifyingly ugly. But yes, it's quiet, it's got a huge capacity and it's inexpensive. I can't figure out why they wouldn't include a firewire port, though?
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Works out of the box
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
- Your life's memories
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
I couldn't figure out how to make the sensitive touch feature happen, other than that it is very nice and it feels strong and very durable. The transfer of files was quite fast and yes, it is very quiet. Like it very much! Thanks!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Large files storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Lacies just work....they are dependable....I use them to store very large files that must be retrieved often....Im not looking for an aesthetic decoration but for a product that is reliable
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
- A bit noisy when spooling
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Needed extra space to secure data, and this was just the drive we needed. The housing is extra-solid aluminum, plus its ultra-stylish. These drive feature a handy push-button front and LaCie back-up software.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Works with all my Macs with good transfer speeds, stays pretty cool and most importantly powers down when the Mac powers down (can't say that about all of the other external HDs I have). Very sturdy, great looking, small footprint. Will buy some more soon.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
As coordinator of videographers for a small Mac-networked business, I use a lot of external hard drives as video "scratch drives." The LaCie brand has proven over and over again the most reliable, durable, and Mac-friendly. For my personal use, I tried a Western Digital that was on sale. No dice--couldn't get it to work with my iMac. Guess what I replaced it with? I'm very pleased with this product. I appreciate aesthetic value (and this model offers an unusual design), but my innate pragmatism rules in the end. LaCie simply makes good hard drives. The only thing approaching a criticism I can make is that the upright models take less desk space.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Fast, easy and lots of storage at a fantastic price. Couldn't ask for more.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
I use this primarily to back up my mp3s, photos, and videos. This is my second Lacie drive. My first one (designed by Porsche) is over 5 years old and still works wonderfully; I just ran out of disk space.
This drive, designed by Starck, is very simple to use. Plug and Play! You have to format it once before using, but it requires no special software. There are no surprises at all. Lacie makes a quality product. Don't hesitate to buy.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
So easy to install and use, and it looks great too. I plugged it in and am using it with Time Machine. No more worries of lost backups.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
using for back-up of all [many] visual images [including a major architectural slide collection] on my i mac and apple laptop computers.
excellent design.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Used for MacBook pro. Just plugged it in and started using. Backed up my files easily. Looks elegant on my desk, too.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Not much really to say. I am an IT professional and a photography hobbyist. I needed a large capacity drive to store my photos and movies. This is an extremely well built product. It seems very durable and I am very satisfied with the transfer speeds. The price was very fair compared to others. So far, things have worked out great, cool design too.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 1TB Starck Desktop Hard Drive:
Works well with time machine...
- Primary use:
- Personal
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