LaCie 3TB USB 3.0 Porsche Design P'9233 Desktop Hard Drive
Sophisticated desktop storage built for speed.
- Designed for your Mac
- Sophisticated Porsche Design aesthetic
- USB 3.0 speed (USB 2.0 backwards compatible)
Features
Apple Recommends For
Sophisticated desktop storage specially designed to match your MacBook.
Accelerate your backup with USB 3.0
The LaCie P'9233 desktop hard drive's USB 3.0 interface lets you transfer files faster than ever before. With speeds up to 5 Gbit/s you can move a 700GB file in just under seven seconds. Quickly back up your photos, exchange audio and video files with friends, or make sure that your important files are kept safe.
Designed for your Mac
Created especially for Mac computers, the P'9233 features a stylish, sophisticated aluminum finish that matches your new MacBook. It's also Time Machine compatible for seamless backups using built-in Mac software.
Porsche Design form, LaCie function
With the P'9233, Porsche Design and LaCie have produced an exclusive and timeless shape that's built to last. There's 5mm of solid aluminum casing surrounding the disk inside—for truly solid data protection. Use it anywhere with confidence that you're getting peak performance.
Highlights
- Designed for Mac
- Time Machine compatible
- USB 3.0 connectivity for significantly faster file transfers or backups
- LaCie Private/Public protects against loss, theft or unauthorized access
- Simple, user-friendly data backup with Backup Assistant
- Easy cross-platform formatting utility
Did You Notice?
Solid aluminum casing surrounds the disk to keep your data safe.
Technical Specs
General
- Other Features: Data Encryption,Sleep Mode,Time Machine Compatible
- Hard Drive Type: External
Perfomance
- Hard Drive Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
- Maximum Transfer Rate: USB 3.0 : up to 5Gb/s. USB 2.0 : up to 480Mb/s.
Power
- Power Source: External power supply
Dimension
- Weight: 2.2 lb./1 kg
- Height: 1.5 in./3.8 cm
- Width: 4.7 in./12 cm
- Length: 7.5 in./19 cm
Compatibility
Mac
- OS X 10.5 or later
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port
Windows
- Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port
What's in the Box?
- LaCie Porsche Design P’9233 desktop drive
- USB 3.0 cable (compatible with USB 2.0)
- Quick Install Guide
- Complete software suite: LaCie Private-Public, Backup Assistant, Eco Mode, Wuala
Manufacturer Information
Warranty
- Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
- Warranty: Two-year limited
Part Number
- UPC or EAN No.: 093053003333
- Mfr. Part Number: 9000302
Manufacturer Note
- Note: USB 3.0 speeds are only available on devices that support USB 3.0 interfaces
Most Useful Reviews
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Great Design. Great Performance.
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Most Recent Reviews
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Low quality ac adapter
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Most Interesting
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When this is full can I plug another into my computer without having to remove the full one? I'm looking for a kind of "linked" system?
- Asked by Lauren M from Kurnell
- 4-Apr-2013
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Can I use this with a windows PC? I want a hard drive specifically for video and iTunes. Will usb3 work on a PC with only usb2 connections?
- Asked by M. Catherine C from Rio Rancho
- 26-Mar-2013
Answer
Yes to both questions. As part of the set up you first partition with an easy slider how much of the disk to be used by Mac, PC or both. USB 3 connections are backward compatible to USB 2. …More
- Answered by Timothy B
- 27-Mar-2013
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Can this be used with a Windows PC as well?
- Asked by Weiyu X from Singapore
- 16-Jan-2013
Answer
The setup process that comes with the disc allows you to partition the disc for use with PC, Mac or both with an easy slider scale. …More
- Answered by Timothy B
- 27-Mar-2013
Recently Answered
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Can the P9233 be powered by USB port to the Macbook? Or does it need an external power cable to the power socket? Thanks
- Asked by Choon Seng N
- 27-Aug-2012
Best Answer
This hard drive does need an external power supply to work. However they do make a portable version, the P'9223, which doesn't need an external power supply. Only downside is the maximum size is 1TB. …More
- Answered by Chris W
- 28-Aug-2012
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Can two computers share the same external hard drive?
- Asked by Kenneth S from Darlinghursst
- 18-Oct-2012
Best Answer
Yes, and no...
Two computers can use the drive, but not at the same time. You'll have to "eject" the drive from the desktop of one computer, then physically unplug it before it can be used on the next computer.
Time machine can store backups for both computers on the drive, but can only do it one machine at a time. …More- Answered by Glenn T from Lemont
- 26-Oct-2012
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Is it compatible with a late 2009 iMac?
- Asked by Hope B from Salmon
- 3-Feb-2013
Answer
I just installed it on my mid 2007 iMac. It appears to work fine.
- Answered by Francois M from Ottawa
- 12-Mar-2013
Featured Question
I am looking at using the LaCie 3TB USB 3.0 Porsche Desktop harddrive to do network sharing through my Airport Express. Will this work?
- Asked by Ryan S from Edmonton
- 8-Apr-2013
