Product Description
Fully loaded with all the best interfaces - eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 - the d2 Quadra brings you complete universal connectivity. Boasting superior features such as a 16MB cache, advanced 3-level power management, bootability and profe
Customer Reviews:
Best Overall 500Gb External Hard Disk.......2007-12-30
I just got one of these quads a month ago and I love it. Some say it's noisy. Yes, it makes some read/write noises, but not so much more than most other brands. This is a very fast drive, it runs cool, has every type of interface you'd want from the super fast eSATA and FW800, to the slow USB 2.0, and easily fits into the LaCie desktop rack LaCie sells (you can stack up to four of them horizontally in this rack). I've been using LaCie 250 Gb drives for three years now and have had absolutely no problems with any of them. Sometimes I'll go months without using one of them, but when I do they spin right up and exhibit no problems whatsoever. I am one who makes multiple backups, though, so just in case one of my drives wigs out on me I have another copy. No one should rely on just one copy or backup. That's just begging for trouble!
Great external drive!.......2007-12-29
This is a great, sturdy external drive. I have purchased and used about 6 externals over the years, starting with SCSI, then USB, etc. This drive is rock solid, built like a tank (weighs about 3 pounds) and has four interfaces so it will work on anything. I run it on a Mac using Firewire 800. I pulled it out of the box, slid on the bottom plate, plugged it in and it works perfectly, as LaCie products always do. It's rackable if you desire. The aluminum case cools it well - the first thing I did was to clone my 300 GB hard drive to it (takes about 4 hours on a Mac because cloning is much slower than copying) and the drive got only slightly warm. It's quiet. The auto power feature is nice (powers down when not in use). I haven't tried the one-touch button yet but it's an intriguing feature. This drive also comes with all the cables you need (eSata, USB, firewire 400 and firewire 800, and power). Many drives don't give you all the cables and they add a lot to the total cost. This unit is ready out of the box. Can't go wrong with this one.
lacie.......2007-12-27
so far so good. the lacie hard drive has been easy to use & set up.
Easy Setup, No Hassle.......2007-12-25
I'm using three of these drives for Time Machine backup on machines running Mac OSX 10.5 (Leopard). They've worked flawlessly for several weeks now.
Great out-of-the-box for Time Machine.......2007-12-25
I purchased this LaCie drive specifically as insurance, to put Leopard's Time Machine to use. Within a few minutes, I had everything unpackaged, set up, and doing my first backup. The quad interface might be overkill in my case (I'm using the FireWire-800 on a new iMac), but there is another computer in the house on which I might need to use the FireWire-400, should I ever get around to it.
Some other reviewers have complained about excessive noise, but everyone's tolerance level is different. My old computer was easily several magnitudes louder than this, although I must admit that the LaCie is the loudest thing on the desktop (the iMac is extremely quiet).
If you're interested in Time Machine numbers: I have about 46GB of spaced used on my main drive; I am on the computer every single day, mostly for e-mail, music, browsing, and documents (including some work in a VMWare Fusion virtual installation of Windows); and after about a month, there is about 85GB of spaced used on the LaCie for Time Machine backups. At this rate, I ought to be able to have at least a year's worth of backups before Time Machine will begin automatically deleting the oldest items.
Product Description
Fully loaded with all the best interfaces, the d2 Quadra brings you complete universal connectivity. Boasting superior features such as a 16MB cache, advanced 3-level power, bootability and professional backup software, the d2 Quadra is designed for professional performance. Easily back up, archive or exchange all of your multimedia files. The stylish d2 design by Neil Poulton is versatile enough to stand upright, stack or be rack-mounted, safeguarded in heat-dissipating technology. The LaCie Shortcut Button allows you to easily launch any application with one push such as EMC Retrospect Express for Windows and Macintosh. Weight - 3.31 pounds / 1500 grams
Customer Reviews:
LaCie d2 Quadra750GB.......2007-12-21
Although i've only had it less than a month, it is working great. I already owned a d2 Quadra 320GB but wanted a bigger drive for Apple OS Leopard Back-up. Plug and play and works great. 800 Firewire is very fast.
EXCELLENT!.......2007-12-11
I have seen many external hard drives, but these blow the competition away. The case feels like a tank. The hard drives have been extremely reliable. When it comes to connection options, you can not really get better. I would give it 6 stars out of 5 if I could. I am very pleased.
Product Description
Fully loaded with eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0, the d2 Quadra brings you all the connectivity you need. With superior features such as a 16MB cache, advanced 3-level power management and backup software, it's designed for professional performance. Easily back up, archive or exchange all of your files, videos, MP3s and JPEGs or upgrade your PC or Mac with additional capacity. Stand it upright, stack or rack-mounted. Its space-saving d2 design is versatile and safeguarded by the best in heat-dissipating technology. The LaCie Shortcut Button allows you to easily launch applications such as the included software EMC Retrospect Express for PC or Mac. Interface Transfer Rate - eSATA up to 1.5Gbits/s (150MB/s), FireWire 800 up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s), FireWire 400 up to 400Mbits/s (50MB/s) & USB 2.0 up to 480Mbits/s (60MB/s) Burst Transfer Rate - eSATA up to 80-90MB/s, FireWire 800 up to 65-75MB/s, FireWire 400 up to 35-40MB/s & USB 2.0 up to 30-35MB/s Interface - 1x eSATA (rugged) port, 2x FireWire 800 (9-pin) ports, 1x FireWire 400 (6-pin) port (iLink 4-pin DV-compatible) & 1x USB 2.0 port (USB 1.1-compatible) System Requirements - eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 or USB 2.0 port, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista; 500MHz processor or higher, Mac OS 10.2.8 (Mac OS 10.3 for eSATA) or later, G4, G5, Intel 500MHz processor or higher, Minimum 128MB RAM (512MB or greater recommended) Dimensions - 1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 inch (44x160x173mm) Weight - 3.31 pounds, 1500 grams
Customer Reviews:
LaCie Getting a Bum Rap.......2007-12-06
Not sure about these reviews. I've had the LaCie for over 2 years now without a problem. Wondering if these people are beating them to death or something. It works fantastic with multiple differenct ports depending on what I want for speed, or just my mood! Auto turn on is great. Actually, I think I know THE problem ...... the bad reviews are using pc's ...... these work GREAT on the MAC ...... the REAL computer!
i have had 3 lacie external hard drives fail on me.......2007-09-09
i have had 3 lacie external hard drives fail on me. i use them about a year and then they die.
Product Description
Box Includes: LaCie d2 Quadra hard drive, eSATA-to-eSATA cable, FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) and FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cables, USB 2.0 cable, external power supply, drive stand for upright desktop use, LaCie Utilities CD-ROM & other software.
LaCie's d2 Quadra Hard Drive is a fully-loaded hard drive with all the best new interfaces. Its eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 connectivity make it the best universal hard drive on the market. The 3-level power management, 16MB cache and built-in backup software give you the superior you need as a professional. Easily back up, archive or exchange all your files & videos - or upgrade your PC or Mac with this extra storage capacity. The space-saving design lets you stand the d2 upright, stack it or rack-mount it for the best in versatility. The LaCie Shorcut Button lets you launch any application with one push, like the included EMC Retrospect Express software for better backups. Burst Transfer Rates (Max. Drive Speed) - eSATA - up to 80-90 MB/s; FireWire 800 - up to 75 MB/s; FireWire 400 - up to 40 MB/s; USB 2.0 - up to 35 MB/s Avg. Seek Time (Write) -
<10ms (eSATA) Advanced cooling system for quiet operation Daisy-chainable via FireWire Shortcut button - Launch any application with one push Triple power management settings - Auto for energy efficiency; On for instant access; Off for data protection Plug and play Smart fan System Requirements - Computer with eSATA, FireWire 800 or 400, or USB 2.0 connection; 500 MHz processor (or higher); 512MB RAM Operating Systems - Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher (10.3 for eSATA) Dimensions - 1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 (44 x 160 x 173 mm) Weight - 3.31 lbs. (1.5 Kg)
Customer Reviews:
Great Drive.......2007-07-27
After I hooked this drive up (easy as pie) to my Mac, it started making an awful fan noise. I called LaCie and Beach Camera to see what they could do for me. Both companies were very acommodating, polite and eager to provide service. LaCie is where I sent it since they paid postage both ways. Within 2 weeks the drive came back fixed and quiet, very quiet. I would like to compliment LaCie and their customer service department for the timely, polite and fast service. I highly recommend LaCie to anyone shopping for external hard drives. The only thing I am disappointed in is the "auto" on/off setting on the power switch does not automatically turn the drive on and off when I have it hooked up to FW800 and also have FW400 items connected to my Mac. When those are disconnected, the "auto" function works perfectly. This drive is quiet, fast and versatile. Well worth every penny.
Only 465GB of Useable Space.......2007-07-01
I was disapointed to find that the manufacturers rounded up 35GB to call it a 500GB drive...
but other than that this drive is great.
It stayed cool even though I had it on for about eight hours the first day, and the "auto" power setting (which puts it in a rest mode when not in use) seems to work well.
Nice design too: it makes my other externals look like bulky hunks of plastic.
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Works Well, Great Value.......2007-06-25
I researched hard drives for a while before buying the LaCie D2 500GB Quadra. I'm using it with Logic & Pro Tools, often with a MacBook Pro, so I needed the FW800, and so far it has been working great. It's fairly quiet and easy to use and isn't overly bulky. It looks like a regular hard drive, nothing fancy; I do like that it can be vertical or on it's side... LaCie includes little rubber feet for the bottom if you wish to do this. The other models I considered were the G-Tech 500GB (almost twice the cost for the same features, but only 8MB cache) and the LaCie Little Big Disk (half the size, twice the cost, with smaller HD size). For the money I don't think there's a better hard drive available.
LaCie d2 Quadra same plus better.......2007-06-13
The LaCie d2 500GB Quadra hard drive is the same easy mount, high powered external storage device as earlier models. It's also even better as a quieter, cooler, and speedier unit able to perform without a glitch for hours of video editing.
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LaCie 301224U 1TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive
Manufacturer: Lacie
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Product Features:
- Box Content - LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive, eSATA-to-eSATA cable, FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable, FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable, USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible), external power supply, drive stand for upright desktop use, LaCie Utilities CD-ROM, LaCie ?1-Click' Backup Software for PC or Mac, SilverKeeper Software for automatic backup and file verification (Mac), EMC Retrospect Express 6.1 (Mac), EMC Retrospect Express HD 2.0 (Windows)
- Interfaces - 1x eSATA rugged port, 2x Firewire 800 (9-pin) ports, 1x Firewire 400 (6-pin) port, 1x USB 2.0 port
- Average Seek Time - Less than 10ms
- Triple Power Management - Auto for energy efficiency, On for instant access or Off for data protection
- System Requirements - Computer with an eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 or USB 2.0 port, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, 500MHz processor or higher, Mac OS 10.2.8 or later; G4, G5, Intel 500MHz processor or higher and Minimum 128MB RAM
ASIN: B000UPRWH4
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Product Description
Fully loaded with all the best interfaces, the d2 Quadra brings you complete universal connectivity. Boasting superior features such as a 16MB cache, advanced 3-level power, bootability and professional backup software, the d2 Quadra is designed for professional performance. Easily back up, archive or exchange all of your multimedia files. The stylish d2 design by Neil Poulton is versatile enough to stand upright, stack or be rack-mounted, safeguarded in heat-dissipating technology. The LaCie Shortcut Button allows you to easily launch any application with one push such as EMC Retrospect Express for Windows and Macintosh. Dimensions - 1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 (44x160x173mm) Weight - 3.31 pounds / 1500 grams
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