Product Description
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With both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces, the LaCie 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 LaCie Rugged is also fully bus-powered through
the included USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt cables. Its portability and
interfaces make it the must-have sidekick to a new Mac or
Ultrabook.
From the Manufacturer
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LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series
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Deadlines rule our world. When digital storage is critical for
your project, it had better be as fast and reliable as you are.
From the desktop to the badlands, it has to connect to any
computer, deliver more than enough speed for the most demanding
applications, and protect data against any threat. Enter the
LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series.
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Universal Connectivity
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Don't let your project get derailed by external drive/computer
incompatibility. With both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces,
the LaCie 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 LaCie Rugged is also
fully bus-powered through the included USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt*
cables. Its portability and interfaces make it the must-have
sidekick to a new Mac or Ultrabook
No-Compromise Speed
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Get lightning-fast transfer speeds on Mac and PC thanks to the
USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces. With the SSD version, the
LaCie Rugged delivers up to 385MB/s – the fastest bus-powered
product ever**. The HDD version performs up to 110MB/s, a 35%
improvement over FireWire 800**. Back up and transfer ains
of data in a fraction of the time. Enjoy noticeably more
responsive photo library browsing.
Complete Data Protection
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Protecting your data is vital to meeting your deadline, and
disaster can strike at any moment. That's why the LaCie Rugged is
MIL-compliant for superior data protection from accidental drops
up to 1.2 meters (4 feet). Whether it falls off your desk or out
of the pocket of your safari jacket, you're confident that your
data is still accessible. The SSD version goes a step further for
the ultimate in resilience against vibration and shock. Both
versions are 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.
User-Friendly Software Suite Included
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Automatic Backup
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Easy setup and automatic worry-free backup for both PC and Mac
computers.
Pas Protection
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With LaCie Private-Public software built-in, it's easy to make
sure that your files are secure and protected, no matter where
you go.
Secure Cloud Storagep
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10GB of Wuala Online Storage included for one year to securely
store and share your data online.
System Requirements
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* Computer with a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port
* Latest version of: Mac OS X 10.5 (Intel only), 10.6, 10.7 /
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
* Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
* High-speed internet for online storage
What's in the Box
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LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt series, USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0
compatible), quick install guide, and complete software suite.
* For optimal performance, the drive must be connected to a USB
3.0 host port. Calculations are based on average write time.
Transfer rates vary slightly from one drive to another. Transfer
times are based on an approximately 8GB HD video.
** Up to 95% energy savings with automatic standby (0.06W vs.
1.17W). May vary from one drive to another.
- Universal connectivity with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0.
- Shocking speeds up to 110MB/s (HDD).
- Bus-powered for complete mobility.
- Accident-resistant to protect your data.
- Design by Neil Poulton.