LaCie 500GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive
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 500GB 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 www.lacie.com/legal/warranty.htm.)
Mfr. Part No.: 301371
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System Requirements
Mac- Mac OS X v10.3 or later, including v10.5
- 128MB of RAM minimum
- Windows Vista/2000/XP
- 128MB of RAM minimum
Specifications
- Capacity: 500GB
- 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: 36 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 1.1 x 5.6 in./9.0 x 2.79 x 14.22 cm
- Weight: 8.8 oz./250 g
Most Useful Reviews
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LaCie 500GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive
Live and Learn
Written by CL from Harvey
Mar 26, 2009
I have unfortunately owned too many external drives, both because I'm clumsy and perhaps a bit unlucky. So, after a friend dropped my last LaCie drive and I lost 32 gigs of music, I decided to get smart and find a drive that would handle some abuse. I'm no expert and can't attest to how much this drive can take, but I've taken it on the road a lot with no problems.
The only negative is the absence of any sort of light to let you know it's operating, but even a slow-witted guy like me can tell by touch.
I just think it's a solid piece of hardware . . . one less thing to worry about. …More201 of 206 people found this useful
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LaCie 500GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive
Great large and durable drive
Written by JS
Jan 5, 2009
This is a great buy for anyone looking for a high capacity (500 gig), durable drive. I have had mine for over a month now and love that I can use it on the go as a reliable back up and to share pictures and large videos with friends and family. …More
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LaCie 500GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive
The name tells all
Written by JD
Jan 1, 2009
This hard drive is excellent for people on the go and students. The aluminum case is hard to dent and the rubber outside protects his hard drive from damaging. The one set back is the price. But for a student or if you like to take your hard drive with you, this product is worth investing your money in. …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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LaCie 500GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive
Cool Running
Written by RK from Aurora
Nov 30, 2009
I love this drive It runs sooooo much cooler then my Iomega and very quiet. I also own Lacie and am about to buy a 4th The only thing I don't like about it is the size but sure is nice having all the different ports on it. Firewire 800 is a +++ …More
4 of 4 people found this useful
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LaCie 500GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive
High failure rate
Written by WH from Mesa
Nov 30, 2009
This is my fourth LeCie drive to become inoperable several months after purchase. Like the other drives I purchased, it suddenly disappeared from my desktop and all attempts to revive it have failed. I was galactically stupid to buy a newer model after three prior failures. My experience has been that LaCie external drives appear to have an exceptionally high failure rate. If you search the Internet, you will find many others who have had this exact same experience. I would be cautious about placing anything important on a LaCie product. After this experience, I will never buy another LaCie drive. …More
9 of 16 people found this useful
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LaCie 500GB Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive
Outstanding product
Written by MD from Sonora
Nov 28, 2009
I have used my LaCie 220 GB drive since 2007 with absolutely no problems. I am buying a 500 GB only because I need the room. This is a thoughtfully designed unit and the 800 Firewire is a boon. No more overnight Time Machine backups. …More
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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 5 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
- 6 of 6 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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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
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can this devise continuously back up changes to files or data that is in use or has been revised without having to manually update
- Asked by MH from bexhill-on-sea
- Nov 12, 2009
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If I stored a word document, could it be read by PC?
- Asked by JD from Hamilton
- Nov 7, 2009
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Can you save iMovie imports to this drive? My WD Passport freezes when I try this.
- Asked by ES from Carlsbad
- Nov 7, 2009
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Does the mini Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connect with my "new" (Oct. 2009) 13" white macbook (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz)? And Is it powered by the USB cable?
- Asked by CM from Fallbrook
- Oct 30, 2009
