LaCie 256GB Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series SSD Hard Drive
LaCie 256GB Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series SSD Hard Drive
Product Information
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Overview
LaCie's Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series drive ensures that your projects aren't delayed by external drive/computer incompatibility. With both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports, the Rugged is a perfect match for your Mac and PC. And because USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, you can connect it to any standard computer on the planet. The Rugged is also fully bus-powered through the included USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt cables.
No-compromise performance
Get super-fast transfer speeds on Mac and PC thanks to the USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports. Thanks to its SSD design, the Rugged delivers up to 380 MB/s—the fastest fastest bus-powered product available. That's nearly five times better than FireWire 800. Back up and transfer mountains of data in a fraction of the time. Experience noticeably more responsive photo library browsing.
All-points data protection
The Rugged is MIL-compliant for superior data protection from accidental drops up to 4 feet (1.2 meters). Whether it falls off your desk or out your jacket pocket, you can be confident that your data is still accessible. This SSD version goes a step further for the ultimate in resilience against vibration and shock. It's tough enough to be shipped for reliable delivery to clients or partners. Included software even protects your files from prying eyes with AES 256-bit encryption.
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Highlights
- Universal connectivity with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0
- SSD SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
- Bus-powered for true portability
- Drop-resistant rugged design
- Time Machine compatible
- Thunderbolt cable included
- Easy cross-platform formatting utility
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Did you notice?
Conveniently bus-powered, this drive also includes both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 cables. -
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What's in the Box?
- LaCie SSD Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series hard drive
- Thunderbolt cable
- USB 3.0 cable (backward compatible with USB 2.0)
- Quick install guide
- Complete software suite: LaCie Private-Public, Backup Assistant, Wuala Secure Cloud Storage
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Tech Specs
- Connections : Thunderbolt,USB 3.0
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System Requirements
Mac
- Mac OS X v10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
Windows
- Windows XP/Vista/7/8
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Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number : 9000352
- UPC or EAN No. : 093053006068
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
Ratings & Reviews
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Unbelievably fast!
I was very impressed when I bought this drive , the read and write speeds are consistently 400MBS read and write, definitely the f astest portable external drive that I have ever used! …
- Written by Aaron B from GREENVILLE
73 of 78 people found this useful
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Works Great
This is noticeably faster than any of the portable drives I've previously used. The read and write speeds are fantastic - the comb ination of SSD and Thunderbolt is a marvel. In terms of capacity I actually wanted 500GB, but 256GB will do for now. The drive is excellent quality, and I really like the rugged tough design. Very pleased with it overall. …
- Written by Charles V
27 of 28 people found this useful
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Fast. Really Fast.
I got this drive a couple of months ago to use with my iMac running OS X Lion. I'm very pleased with the way it works. Very fast. And after several months of pretty intense use the drive hasn't slowed down and and has been nothing but fast and reliable. This unit truly delivers on all fronts.. …
- Written by Ainsley C
23 of 26 people found this useful
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ZOOOOOM!
The faster external Hard Drive ever built by mankind. Thank you LaCie.
- Written by Bamdad E from bogota
7 of 8 people found this useful
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Great item
I use several of these drives to edit in the field. I work with a video producer who uses HD cam captures direct to drive. In the field I take a MacBook Pro and simply copy the footage across from HD cam to the LaCie. That frees up space on HD cam, and allows me to prepare the daily footage on my laptop. By the time were ready to go home, the footage is already prepared in a rough edit, and we can watch the daily cuts before we leave for the day. …
- Written by Braxton M
12 of 12 people found this useful
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Solid, Fast, Easy to Use!
This works just fine. I had no problems installing it. The speeds are impressive, and I love the design and the overall build qual ity. For my needs this drive really does fit nicely. Highly recommend it! …
- Written by Kelan W
7 of 7 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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Start Up Drive via Thunderbolt?
- Asked by Brady V from Bolivar
- May 15, 2013
Answer
Absolutely yes!
1. Use Disk Utility to partition as GPT, and format as Mac OS Extended
2. Use Ap ple Disk Utility System Restore to clone your internal drive to external drive, or use OS X Installer to install a clean OS X onto drive
3. Boot by selecting drive as Startup Disk in Preferences, or press Option key during Restart to select volume to boot from.
I have a drive that is partitioned into multiple partitions, each with a separate version of OS X installed. This way, I can test apps using different versions of the OS.
Boots very quickly.
Once prepared properly, you can connect and boot from either USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt connection. …- Answered by Mike M from Beaverton
- May 15, 2013
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What cable does it require
- Asked by Jan N from San Diego
- Apr 6, 2013
Answer
An A-microB USB 3.0 and a Thunderbolt cable are provided with the Rugged.
So you are all set with the necessary cables. …- Answered by Mike M from Beaverton
- Apr 7, 2013
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If connected to the computer via Thunderbolt, can the USB 3 port be used to connect USB 3 device?
- Asked by Patrick M from Toledo
- Mar 6, 2013
Answer
Nope.
Only one interface at a time can be used at a time.
The first one used becomes the activ e interface as long as it remains connected. …- Answered by Mike M from Beaverton
- Mar 8, 2013
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Can you remove the ugly orange rubber case, or is it attached permanently?
- Asked by Colby M F from Vancouver
- Feb 13, 2013
Answer
Easily removed. You lose some of the ruggedness, though, as this acts as a bumper when the drive is knocked around, absorbing some of the knocks it might be subject to when carrying it around.
I like it! …- Answered by Mike M from Beaverton
- Feb 14, 2013
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Can this be used for backing up an iMac hard drive?
- Asked by Kevin G from Nehalem
- Dec 31, 2012
Answer
This would work perfectly for backing up an iMac. If you don't have a recent iMac, you won't be able to use the ultra-fast Thunderbolt option, but you will still be able to use USB. …
- Answered by Richard P from Indian Hills
- Jan 21, 2013
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What's the weight and size, and why isn't this info under Tech Specs? It's an obvious feature issue?
- Asked by Richard H
- Dec 1, 2012
Answer
According to LaCie.com:
Size: 89 x 140 x 24 mm / 3.5 x 5.5 x 0.97 in.
Weight: 260 g / 9.2 oz.- Answered by Elena M from Raleigh
- Jan 1, 2013
