LaCie 250GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive w/ Triple Interface (5400 RPM)
Safeguard your valuable data with this ultra-portable Triple Interface storage solution, designed with a tough metal casing and shock-resistant rubber bumper for extra data protection.
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Overview
The exclusive creation of world-renowned designer Neil Poulton, the portable LaCie Rugged All-Terrain drive offers the supreme speed of FireWire 800 along with FireWire 400 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces for true universal connectivity. Conveniently bus-powered and plug and play, it's ideal for backup, video storage, and large data volume exchange on the go.
Simply plug the Rugged drive into just about any computer anywhere. Its unique scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper make this drive especially resistant to harsh elements for extra protection along the road of your adventures.
Features
- Rugged, portable storage for people on the go
- Scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper
- Triple interface bus-powered, plug and play
- Maximum speed up to 800 Mbps with FireWire 800
What's In the Box
- LaCie 250GB rugged all-terrain hard drive
- FireWire 800 to FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable
- FireWire 400 to FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible)
- USB power-sharing cable
- Quick-start guide
- LaCie Utilities CD-ROM including user's manual and utilities
Warranty
Three-year limited (For details, please visit ww.lacie.com/legal/warranty.htm.)
Mfr. Part No.: 301291
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System Requirements
Mac- Mac OS 9.x or OS X v10.x
- PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 or Intel Core processor
- 128MB RAM minimum
- Windows Vista/2000/XP/98SE/Me
- Intel Pentium II 350MHz-compatible or later
- 128MB RAM minimum
Specifications
- Capacity: 250GB
- Interface ports: FireWire 800 (9-pin), FireWire 400 (6-pin), mini Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- Interface transfer rate: FireWire 800: up to 800 Mbps; FireWire 400: up to 400 Mbps; Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 480 Mbps
- Maximum sustained transfer rate: FireWire 800: 40-50 MBps; FireWire 400: 30-40 MBps; Hi-Speed USB 2.0: 30 MBps
- Rotational speed (rpm): 5400
- Average seek time (Write): <12ms
- Buffer: 8MB or greater
- Maximum drop height: 35 in./90 cm in non-operating mode (not recommended in operating mode)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 3.5 x 1.0 x 5.7 in./9.0 x 2.5 x 14.5 cm
- Weight: 8.8 oz./250 g
Most Useful Reviews
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LaCie 250GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive w/ Triple Interface (5400 RPM)
FAST Data transfer, VERY small, GREAT VALUE
Written by DL from Valley City
Feb 20, 2008
I have used this drive for about 1 month and am VERY pleased with the performance. FW800 screams for data transfers and the size is unbelievably small and light weight. I plan to purchase additional drives for storage & data transfer. Haven't dropped it, so don't know anything about its ability to withstand shock. The USB should have been left off because you need the additional power adapter for USB connection whereas the FW400/FW800 don't. …More
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LaCie 250GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive w/ Triple Interface (5400 RPM)
Rugged and reliable
Written by GG from Hudson
Mar 18, 2008
This little drive is the Quietest and most vibration free portable drive I've ever used.
It is nearly server grade in its quality, and the ruggedized construction makes it perfect for the traveler who, like myself, may be somewhat clumsy at times. Quiet, fast, and skid resistant. A good choice ! …More186 of 212 people found this useful
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LaCie 250GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive w/ Triple Interface (5400 RPM)
Solid but not refined. Firewire 800 recognized under bootcamp
Written by KK from Bellevue
Apr 8, 2008
I switched to this drive after using a Smartdisk Firelite drive for 2 years. The Smartdisk is smaller then the Lacie so I'm not excited about that. The Lacie backup software is limited to directory paths less then 260 characters to beware if you have your music organized under folders.
My media collection is growing and I welcomed the extra speed to a portable disk. The drive was recognized under both XP/10.5 (using bootcamp) using the 800 port which is fantastic. The drive does get powered over the Firewire 800 port successfully so that is a big plus. I'm willing to put up with the larger physical size in order to get larger storage space and a faster connection. …More167 of 206 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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LaCie 250GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive w/ Triple Interface (5400 RPM)
Great Product, even after 2 years!
Written by KB from Flagstaff
Oct 15, 2009
I got it as a high school graduation gift 2 years ago and It's still going strong. I've dropped it a few times and it's been shoved into my bags when I travel and has never failed on me. The backups are quick and I've never noticed any vibrations or noises from it. I have it continuously plugged into my laptop and haven't had one problem with it.
My only qualm is the power cords. I have a MacBook Pro that doesn't have any firewire ports so I have to use a USB and the included power cord. …More6 of 6 people found this useful
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LaCie 250GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive w/ Triple Interface (5400 RPM)
MINE DIED, TOO!
Written by HS from Chatham
Sep 9, 2009
Worked fine for awhile, which is probably why people are giving it so many stars. Just wait until it dies, folks - for no reason. Very disappointed - won't buy this brand again. …More
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LaCie 250GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive w/ Triple Interface (5400 RPM)
watch out!
Written by LK from santa monica
Aug 3, 2009
i recently had two of these 'rugged' drives die on me. all without rugged handling.
18 of 26 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Is this drive compatible with Snow Leopard? Two drives so far have failed during their install program. Should I ask for a replacement or bail?
- Asked by VK from SAN FRANCISCO
- Oct 6, 2009
Best Answer
Yes it is. I have a 500 and 250 version of this drive and both work flawlessly with SL. personally I never load the software that comes with the drive, I don't want it taking up space. I just use disk utility to format it OSX journaled extended or if I want to use the drive with PCs (it might happen) I format it FAT32 and that way it will work on MAC and PC. You shouldn't need to load any software onto the drive anyway, it'll work straight out of the box.... From what your saying I'm not convinced that the drives are at a fault.... …More
- Answered by DG from Auckland
- Oct 21, 2009
- 5 of 6 people found this useful
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does it work with time machine?
- Asked by AR from Torquay
- Oct 6, 2009
Best Answer
I have an older 320 GB version of this drive. It works fine with Time Machine.
- Answered by JS from Waverley
- Oct 13, 2009
- 4 of 6 people found this useful
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Does this drive get power from the computer or does it need to be plugged in separately?
- Asked by CJ from Los Angeles
- Oct 16, 2009
Best Answer
It is bus powered, so it should receive the power it needs from any modern laptop or desktop.
- Answered by AH from Kansas City
- Oct 20, 2009
- 8 of 8 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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Can this drive be used back and forth from a Mac and PC without risk or need to reformat?
- Asked by CB from Sugar Land
- Dec 17, 2009
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Would I be able to use this drive as a scratch disk in final cut express?
- Asked by DK from Newton Center
- Nov 28, 2009
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if we have a macbook that does not have fire wire will this drive (being fire wire) work as fast as if we ran it on a usb 2.0
- Asked by TS from annandale
- Nov 22, 2009
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Can this HD be plugged in to both a MacbookPro, and a PC at the same time, via FW400/800 to the MBP, and USB2.0 to the PC?
- Asked by RB from Pok Fu Lam
- Nov 16, 2009
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does it get very hot after prolonged use
- Asked by BM from High River
- Nov 16, 2009
