LaCie 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
The 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive from LaCie is a rough-and-tumble ready, high-speed, ultra-portable hard drive. In terms of protection, it features the famous orange, rubberized shock-resistant, exterior sleeve, aluminum anti-scratch casing, internal rubber bumpers, and a 1000g shock-resistant hard drive. Built to military specifications, you can be sure that the drive is protected from damage that can occur during daily use. If off, the drive can withstand drops of up to 2 meters.
The drive features a 5400rpm disk speed and can connect to your computer via the super-fast USB 3.0 port or via one of two FireWire 800 ports.* The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and the FireWire 800 ports are backwards compatible with FireWire 400. With the included software suite, you can setup the drive, establish AES 256-bit encryption on the drive, automatically backup your computer's data, and save up to 10GB of data online. The software also includes an Automatic Eco mode that lowers the drive's power consumption by 40% when it's not in use.
Note! * USB 3.0 for Mac is possible if you download the appropriate driver from LaCie and have installed their USB 3.0 Mac-compatible ExpressCard/34 in your computer. See the specs tab for more info as well as LaCie's website
Triple Interface for the Best Performance
- LaCie Rugged Triple Hard Disk provides universal connectivity: you've got the superior speeds of USB 3.0 and FireWire 800, and full backward compatibility with FireWire 400 and USB 2.0
- You can transfer a 700MB video file in less than 7 seconds with USB 3.0, compared to 25 seconds with USB 2.0. Additionally, you can use the LaCie Mac USB 3.0 Driver to improve data transfer speed on your Mac (up to a 30% performance increase compared to FireWire 800)
Four Levels of Rugged Protection
- The drive conforms to military standard 810-F, and can support drops from up to two meters. It helps you carry your files with confidence, no matter where the road takes you, thanks to its shock-absorbing sleeve, aluminum anti-scratch casing, internal rubber bumpers, and a 1000g shock-resistant hard drive. Calculations are based on average read time
Fifth Level of Data Security
- LaCie AES 256-bit encryption software comes standard with the Rugged Triple. We've made it easy for you to create a password-protected area on your drive where you can securely store all of your confidential information
User-Friendly Software Suite Included
- The Rugged Triple also offers easy setup and automatic backup on both PC and Mac computers. It also features an automatic Eco mode that lowers the power consumption by up to 40% when not in use, increasing the battery life of your notebook. In addition, you get 10GB of Wuala Online Storage included for one year to securely store and share your data online
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The full list of software for PC and Mac included with the drive is as follows:
• Easy setup (LaCie Setup Assistant)
• Automatic backup (LaCie Backup Assistant)
• AES 256-bit encryption: LaCie Private-Public software with password protection
• Automatic Eco mode: lowers the power consumption by up to 40% when not in use (may vary from one drive to another)
• 10GB Wuala Secure Online Storage (1 year included)
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface |
1x USB 3.0 Port, backwards compatible with USB 2.0 2x FireWire 800, backwards compatible with FireWire 400 |
| Transfer Rate |
Interface Transfer Rate: USB 3.0: up to 5Gbps USB 2.0: up to 480Mbps FireWire 800: up to 800Mbps FireWire 400: up to 400Mbps (cable sold separately) |
| Drive Speed | 5400rpm |
| Buffer | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Max. Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 80MB/s |
| System Requirements |
Computer with a USB 3.0, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0 port High-speed Internet for online storage Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended Time Machine compatible For USB 3.0 Mac compatibility: Mac Pro with LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (requires available PCI Express slot) MacBook Pro with LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 (requires available ExpressCard/34 slot) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | Bus-powered |
| Environmental Requirements | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.5 x 1 x 5.7" / 9 x 2.8 x 14.5cm |
| Weight | 9.2 oz / 260g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (4)
- Portable (4)
- Quiet (4)
- Large capacity / good size (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- File transfer (5)
- Back-up (4)
- Photo storage (4)
- Video (4)
- Additional storage (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (5), Personal (3)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (8)
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Pros
- Compact
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive:
We send this to the field to ship or shuttle footage back and forth and between our buildings. Great compact design and holds up in the field... though we have known these to ocassionaly break. Fairly fast and holds quite a bit.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about LaCie 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive:
Works Great!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive:
Easy to use, plug and play.
Drag and drop. Powerful and fast.
Drop free and worry free loosing data.
But the design not really slim.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Other
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive:
I carry my LaCie with me everywhere and this little hard drive never lets me down. It can take bumping and dropping and it's lightweight. I love this product. I have all my students buy one.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive:
This is a nice hard drive, pretty standard. Lots of software that is superfluous, especially for a Mac. They have a whole suite of back-up software and services that are only free for a small amount, then you sign up for a service - this is all optional of course.
The only design flaw, if you can call it that, is the rubber padding around the drive is pretty loose. This makes it easy for a technician to take off, but it's not as rugged as I had hoped.
Doesn't make a peep, and I ran it for a few hours transfering data, and no hiccups.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about LaCie 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive:
Easy to set up. Small and light.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about LaCie 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive:
Love B&H. Always fast shipping ALWAYS best prices.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about LaCie 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive:
Love B&H. Always fast delivery and ALWAYS best prices.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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Comments about LaCie 500GB Rugged Triple Interface USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive:
Wonderful units. Rugged. Dependable.
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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What's in the Box
- USB 3.0 Cable (USB 2.0-Compatible)
- FireWire 800 cable
- Quick Install Guide
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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