LaCie 301110U d2 Quadra 500 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Best Overall 500Gb External Hard Disk
  • Great external drive!
  • lacie
  • Easy Setup, No Hassle
  • Great out-of-the-box for Time Machine
LaCie 301110U d2 Quadra 500 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

Manufacturer: Lacie
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Powerful external hard drive offers quadruple interface, including eSATA connectivity
  • Fast interface transfer rates up to 1.5 Gbits/s (150 MB/s)
  • Advanced cooling system for quiet operation; plug and play, daisy-chainable via Firewire
  • Includes eSATA-to-eSATA cable, Firewire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable, Firewire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable, and USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible)
  • 3-year limited warranty

ASIN: B000MEX7CC
LaCie 301110U d2 Quadra 500 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

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:

4 out of 5 stars 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!

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars lacie.......2007-12-27

so far so good. the lacie hard drive has been easy to use & set up.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.
LaCie F.A. Porsche 320 GB External Hard Drive
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Works really well.
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  • Deffective!
LaCie F.A. Porsche 320 GB External Hard Drive

Manufacturer: Lacie
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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  • LaCie 300968U 320GB P3 HD USB 2.0 7200RPM

ASIN: B000H94W4O
LaCie F.A. Porsche 320 GB External Hard Drive

Product Description

LaCie F.A. Porsche 320GB External Hard Drive - As the drives that come with our computers get larger, it becomes less practical to backup all of our files to multiple DVD disks. With an external hard drive, you can copy it all over with ease. This external drive can contain up to 320GB of data, and transfers it over USB 2.0, for up to 480Mbps of transfer speed. An important feature when you're talking about possibly transferring 320GB of data! Also, being an external device, it has to sit on your desk. Yes, the idea of another ugly gadget cluttering up things isn't that appealing, but LaCie thought of that problem. They enlisted the expertise of the world famous design agency, Porsche Design GmbH. So this drive features a sleek and sexy exterior that is stackable for future expansion. Rubber feet for easy stacking Fanless Unit Dimensions - 1.4 (h) x 4.4 (w) x 7.4 (l) Unit Weight - 31.7 oz.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Too big.......2007-12-31

This is just a regular hard disk with an usb and an energy cord adaptor. The box doesn't give any protection for falls, I had an accident and it felt down to the floor, and the hard disk is now broken. I have one trancend and when it felt from my kid, and didn't broke, so I think is a better deal than the other, because is really portable, the lacie hard disk is just external.

5 out of 5 stars Backup Hard Drive.......2007-12-09

I've had the LaCie for about 2 weeks and it works just like I thought it would and should. Up loads files faster then I thought it would. It's quiet, I have to feel it to make sure it's running. It does have a light but I don't always trust them. Very easy to setup. I did not notice the open/off switch in the back so it took a few tries to get my computer to see it. Once I turned the LaCie on all went as advertised. Sometimes one feels real stupid.

I'd buy this unit again.

5 out of 5 stars Works really well........2007-12-09

I spent some time talking to other friends in the design business and most of them came up with the the name LaCie when asked about external hard drives. I bought the 320 GB for my home office and it's been a very nice back up for my work ever since. It really is plug and play on my Power Mac and it's saving me lots of time because it copies files quickly. Also, the price was better than what I had expected to pay.

1 out of 5 stars Lost my Daughters Childhood.......2007-11-15

I bought the external hard drive just in case my computer ever got a virus I wouldnt lose all the pictures of my newborn daughter. Well now she is 1 yr and all her pics are lost on the hard drive beacuse it burnt itself out and will cost 2400 to recover all data on the drive.... I am so unhappy it is only 4 months old and I have lost 11 months of memories.

1 out of 5 stars Deffective!.......2007-10-31

So you order a reliable hard drive for video work from the reliable Amazon and... it refuses to format, does not work, is unrecognizable... I supposes this happens and is a factory issue, but I hope the customer service will handle this correctly.
LaCie 301109U d2 Quadra 750 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • LaCie d2 Quadra750GB
  • EXCELLENT!
LaCie 301109U d2 Quadra 750 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

Manufacturer: Lacie
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Powerful external hard drive offers quadruple interface, including eSATA connectivity
  • Fast interface transfer rates up to 1.5 Gbits/s (150 MB/s)
  • Advanced cooling system for quiet operation; plug and play, daisy-chainable via Firewire
  • Includes eSATA-to-eSATA cable, Firewire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable, Firewire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable, and USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible)
  • 3-year limited warranty

ASIN: B000UPTCRC
LaCie 301109U d2 Quadra 750 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

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:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.
LaCie 250 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive ( 300728U )
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quick and easy setup. Works for both PC and Mac.
  • Here's the honest deal on this drive:
  • Please consider this before buying...
  • Great for Film Major!
  • Looks great, horrible drive
LaCie 250 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive ( 300728U )

Manufacturer: Lacie
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Product Features:
  • Save photos, MP3s, data files
  • Stackable to save desk space
  • 7200 RPM Rotational Speed
  • Compatible with Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP; Mac OS 9.1, 10.2.1 and greater
  • Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible) interface

ASIN: B00019OWU4
LaCie 250 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive ( 300728U )

Product Description

Designed by the world-famous Porsche Design Agency GmbH, the LaCie Hard Drive exhibitsworld-class style and elite performance. With 250GB of storage room, you can back up your entire system, or supplement your data warehousing potential when your internal hard drive is reaching capacity.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Quick and easy setup. Works for both PC and Mac........2007-12-31

I work a lot with audio and need a lot of drive space. Got a couple of these to take around with me while traveling.

Setup one on Mac, with no problem. If you're on a Mac and looking for something for Time Machine, this is a good one. Just plug it in, Time Machine recognizes it, and you're done.

Setup one on PC, with no problem. Software which comes with the drive is quick and easy to install and backup via USB 2.0 is quick.

5 out of 5 stars Here's the honest deal on this drive:.......2007-12-29

Throughout my family, we own 4 of these drives. With that said, I am still going to make an unbiased and realistic review for this product without bashing, trolling, or any of the other out of line comments I see on here.

First of all, this external drive is FAST, QUIET and looks nice enough to leave on the top of my desk. It transfers at super speeds, usually being close to the max speed for USB 2.0. T

The cost is NOT prohibitive for dollar vs. GB of storage. The portability of that amount of data is wonderful too.

It is supported by any MODERN windows operating systems from 98 (with USB 2.0 drivers) to VISTA and all in-between; I've NEVER had any problem with it - from my server operating systems at work to my home pc AND even my Q1 Samsung mobile PC.

It does require a power supply (ALL cables are included in the box), in addition to a no-brainer install (even my 98 year old Great grandmother plugged hers in wihtout calling me for help).

Finally, just make sure you have an extra 110/120V outlet on your surge protector and 'Bob's yer uncle'. There is no easier way to store, backup, or simply transfer files for the price!

I rated this product 5/5.

1 out of 5 stars Please consider this before buying..........2007-10-15

Listen, I like a deal like everyone else. I do the math and I compare the prices and consistently LaCie drives are the best bang for the buck. But are they really?

Simply put, I've owned two of these and within, or just after a year of use, BOTH have failed. It's that simple. If the failure falls within the year warranty, and assuming you purchased it from one of their "authorized" resellers (and can prove it), they'll replace it fairly hassle free. Over a year, and you are SOL, as they say.

I used mine for daily back up and media storage. Once the first failed and was replaced under warranty, (thinking it was a fluke), I bought another and started mirroring the two drives for redundancy. I'm glad I did.

Life expectancy of drives varies. I'd say it's safe to expect 3-5 years. With that said, I've owned and built my own computers since 95 and have only had one drive failure and that was on a 5 year old machine. As for those who say that external drives are not intended to be run 24/7, I don't buy that. In my opinion, a well designed external drive should be able to run just as well as an internal drive.

There's really not much more I can say about these drives. Ascetically there nice enough to look at & they're fairly quiet. But again, what does any of that matter if they FAIL. They FAIL.

5 out of 5 stars Great for Film Major!.......2007-10-12

I'm a film student and I use this to store all my cuts and carry my films from the Lab at school back home for late night edits on my Macbook Pro.
I have never noticed a lot of noise, but this could also be because in a College Mac Lab, the silence isn't deafening.

I like that it's firewire, it's much faster than usb and I would definitly suggest any kind of firewire drive.

1 out of 5 stars Looks great, horrible drive.......2007-09-08

When I purchased this drive about 8 months ago, I read some reviewers who had problems with the drive basically self-destructing.

Well, about a week ago this drive starts clicking, thankfully I backed up my data in time. Today, I turn it on and it's dead, just making loud clicking noises.

I cannot recommend this drive, given that it was pretty slow when it worked. Only thing that attracted me were the looks, but I won't make that mistake again.
LaCie 301138U Ethernet Disk Mini 500 GB Ethernet/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Little NAS
  • Does not work with MAC OS X 10.5 Leopard
  • Simply the best
  • Good Value for the money
  • Its a must have
LaCie 301138U Ethernet Disk Mini 500 GB Ethernet/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

Manufacturer: Lacie
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
  • Add this Gigabit Ethernet hard drive to your network for instant network storage; also comes with USB 2.0 interface
  • Network storage for Windows, Mac, and Linux; UPnP compatible for network media streaming
  • Jumbo Frame support makes this solution perfect as a fast, centralized backup location
  • Encased in sturdy, heat-dissipating aluminum for near-silent operation
  • 3-year limited warranty

ASIN: B000MAM0KQ
LaCie 301138U Ethernet Disk Mini 500 GB Ethernet/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

Product Description

Box Includes: LaCie Ethernet Disk mini, Ethernet cable, USB 2.0 cable, external power supply, drive stand (for upright use), LaCie Utilities CD-ROM, Quick Install Guide

LaCie's 500GB Ethernet Disk hard drive makes it easier to manage storage - with or without a network. Use it as a simple, cost-effective data server with your office or home network. It's fully accessible from any wired network - sharing files between Windows, Mac and Linux devices. User-friendly Wizard Install and web page administration make network set-up and configuration accessible to anyone. The USB port makes it a snap to store & share photos on your portable device or digital camera. You can even use it as your home multimedia server - it's great for streaming digital media files on TV, through a UPnP AV-compatible digital media player. Network protocols - SMB (Windows/Linux), AFP (Mac), FTP, HTTP, UPnP, Apple Bonjour Interface - 1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000, 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Smart fan Includes LaCie IP Configurator (for mapping drives on a network) & Backup tool Operating Systems - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Vista; Mac OS 9.2.x, 10.2.x or higher; Linux 2.4 or higher Dimensions(WxHxD) - 1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 (44 x 160 x 173 mm) Weight - 3.3 lbs. (1.5 Kg)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Little NAS.......2007-12-28

Excellent product and great value. We were always creating shares on our separate notebooks and desktops where the kids could put their homework and we could exchange documents, photos, music etc. This device is a perfect solution. Been able to easily centralize all our data with easy access to shares and provide file-backup space as well.

Set up and administration was a breeze and upgrading to the latest firmware was simple. Support for FTP and HTTP protocols is nice. Access times and transfer speeds appear to be more than adequate. According to some benchmarks posted by cnet it faired pretty well against much more expensive competition. I can't really rate product support since I haven't needed it other than pulling down the latest firmware. The site seems well organized with good access to information and support.

All-in-all a great little product that ought to suit most home users very well. If you need redundancy, more storage and higher performance look at some of their other products.

1 out of 5 stars Does not work with MAC OS X 10.5 Leopard.......2007-12-05

It does not work on with MAC OS X 10.5 The network connection is extremely slow, you cannot use time machine and you get no help whatsoever from LaCie support on this.

Don't buy it, waste of money.

5 out of 5 stars Simply the best.......2007-12-03

Excelent for a Home Network. The Media server option is a must for every networked home theater system. Easy to install, it's fast and quiet.
The perfect combination for high tech pros.

5 out of 5 stars Good Value for the money.......2007-11-15

Fast, Quiet and very simple to set up. I am pleased with the unit. I highly reccommend it.

4 out of 5 stars Its a must have.......2007-11-06

I cant compare it to anything else, but what it does is awesome. I had to pay some much smarter guys to come over and help get it set up, but its neat when I need to get a file, I can get it from anywhere I can get a connection.

Its also cool how iTunes picks it right up and I can stream music from home or, just about anywhere.
LaCie 301285U 500 GB External Hard Drive
Average customer rating: Not rated
    LaCie 301285U 500 GB External Hard Drive

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    Product Features:
    • A simple way to store and transport your files, music, video, photos and more
    • Nearly effortless setup: ready to use just seconds after removing it from the box
    • Fast USB 2.0 interface transfer rate: up to 480 Mbits/s
    • Includes USB cable, AC adapter, and backup software
    • Stackable design for more expansion with additional drives; 2-year limited warranty

    ASIN: B000WA009Y
    LaCie 301285U 500 GB External Hard Drive

    Product Description

    Despite being one of the smallest desktop drives on the market, it offers a minimal footprint and is lightweight. The LaCie Desktop Hard Drive adds unique, sophisticated style to your desktop with a quiet, unobtrusive presence. Its sleek body has a tough metal top cover for advanced heat dissipation and the bottom has vents for natural airflow. This external hard drive is the affordable way to save your precious memories including up to 2,000,000 photos, 9,250 hours of music or 750 hours of video. LaCies '1-Click' Backup Software for PC and Mac is included for quickly saving files in one click. Up to 480Mb/sec Bus Transfer Rate with USB 2.0 Operating system - Windows 2000 or Higher, Mac OS X Approximate Unit Dimensions - 1.6 X 4.4 X 7.6 Approximate Unit Weight - 1.98 lbs
    LaCie 301108U d2 Quadra 320 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    LaCie 301108U d2 Quadra 320 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

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    Product Features:
    • Powerful external hard drive offers quadruple interface, including eSATA connectivity
    • Fast interface transfer rates up to 1.5 Gbits/s (150 MB/s)
    • Advanced cooling system for quiet operation; plug and play, daisy-chainable via Firewire
    • Includes eSATA-to-eSATA cable, Firewire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable, Firewire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable, and USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible)
    • 3-year limited warranty

    ASIN: B000Q76Q96
    LaCie 301108U d2 Quadra 320 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

    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:

    5 out of 5 stars 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!

    2 out of 5 stars 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.
    LaCie 301151U Mini 320 GB Firewire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive and Hub
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Small and powerful
    LaCie 301151U Mini 320 GB Firewire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive and Hub

    Manufacturer: Lacie
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    Product Features:
    • Specially designed to fit perfectly with the Apple Mac mini; combines hard drive storage with a USB 2.0 hub and Firewire ports
    • Sturdy metal casing provides advanced heat dissipation; four-corner crown is designed to provide cooling airflow
    • Plug and play convenience; no drivers to install for Windows and Mac
    • Stackable, can be daisy-chained via Firewire; Includes Firewire cables, USB cables, and backup software
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    ASIN: B000IF8WWA
    LaCie 301151U Mini 320 GB Firewire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive and Hub

    Product Description

    Expand your digital life by storing much more photos, videos, music and files on the LaCie mini Hard Drive & HUB, specially designed to fit perfectly with the Apple Mac mini. Now you can connect all of your hardware peripherals at once - like your Isight, mouse, keyboard, web cam, camera, video recorder, speakers and other USB hard drives. Easily back up your computer or upgrade storage capacity, whether on a Mac mini, or another desktop or laptop computer. This multiple-connection companion is plug & play, cross-platform and ultra-quiet. Its sturdy metal casing provides advanced heat dissipation and its unique four-corner crown is designed to provide cooling airflow between stacked drives to protect against overheating.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Small and powerful.......2007-12-03

    The hub/disk combo is very useful, to use it as hub you must attach to the USB/hub port. If you connect to the firewire port you can disc-chain other firewire devices but no hub, this means no additional USB ports. The hard disk is extremely silent, the heat is tolerable. I use it under the table, underneath my iMac 24 and stacked two of these ported to an Airport extreme.
    LaCie 301210U F.A. Porsche 500 GB FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      LaCie 301210U F.A. Porsche 500 GB FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

      Manufacturer: Lacie
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

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      Product Features:
      • Stylish drive stores and transports your files, music, video, photos and more
      • USB and Firewire 400 interface for fast data transfers
      • Plug and play convenience; no drivers to install for Windows and Mac
      • Whisper quiet operation; includes Firewire and USB cables, AC adapter, and backup software
      • Weighs less than 7 ounces; 2-year limited warranty

      ASIN: B000UPXBFQ
      LaCie 301210U F.A. Porsche 500 GB FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

      Product Description

      Designed exclusively for LaCie by the world-renowned agency Porsche Design GmbH, this compact hard drive combines award-winning design and state-of-the-art technology. With 1 USB 2.0 and 2 FireWire ports, it can be connected to almost any PC or Mac. Back up your entire system or add tons of extra storage space when your computer's internal hard drive is full. For most users, setup is effortless; it's ready to use just seconds after removing it from the box. The LaCie Hard Drive, Design by F.A. Porsche comes with LaCie '1-Click' Backup Software for the easiest possible backups.
      LaCie 1 TB Big Disk Extreme External Hard Drive with Triple Interface ( 300797U )
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • died after 11 months of home use
      • Failed LaCie Big Disk Extreme
      • couldn't really ask for more
      • Not reliable
      • Stay Away from this Drive
      LaCie 1 TB Big Disk Extreme External Hard Drive with Triple Interface ( 300797U )

      Manufacturer: Lacie
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

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      Product Features:
      • Capacity - Up to 1TB
      • FireWire 400/800 Transfer Rate - 400/800 Mbits/s
      • USB 2.0 Transfer Rate - Up to 34MB/s
      • Average Seek Time - Less than 10ms
      • Rotational Speed - 7200RPM

      ASIN: B000AY8DF0
      LaCie 1 TB Big Disk Extreme External Hard Drive with Triple Interface ( 300797U )

      Product Description

      Box Content: LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface 1TB, LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM with Silverlining Utilities and SilverKeeper software, FireWire 800 cable, FireWire 400 cable, iLink/DV cable, USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible), drive stand for upright desktop use, external power supply.The LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface delivers seriously impressive capacity while reaching transfer rates that are up to 50 percent faster than 1st regular generation FireWire 800 drives. With FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces, this plug & play hard drive can help you share data among the widest range of user platforms. Achieve a transparent, built-in RAID 0 array without complicated configuration with its compact 5.25 1U design. Use it to store presentations, archive image banks or pre-press files, or exchange audio/video projects. Share among multiple users and environments with its convenient plug & play. With up to 800Mbits/s per bus and up to 64MB/s per drive burst, it's ideal for a variety of professional applications, including digital audio and video, graphic design and system backups. Its size can also be conveniently stack, stood upright or rack-mounted. It is specially designed to be ultra-quiet with its fanless heat dissipation. Operating System - Mac OS 10.2x or greater, Windows 2000 or higher Weight - 5.51 pounds, 2500 grams Dimensions - 1.7 x 10.6 x 6.8 inches, 44x270x173mm Buffer - 8MB minimum Software Configuration - Driver-free for Windows XP/2000 or Mac OS X; Silverlining for Mac OS 9; Silverkeeper for backup with Mac OS 9 & Max OS X System Requirements - FireWire 800 equipped computer - Mac OS 10.2 or greater or Windows 2000/XP FireWire 400 or iLink equipped computer - Mac OS 9.x/10.x or Windows 2000/XP Hi-Speed USB 2.0 equipped computer - Mac OS 10.2.x or greater or Windows 2000/XP USB 1.1 equipped computer - Mac OS 9.x/10.x or

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars died after 11 months of home use.......2007-12-21

      I liked my Big Disk Exterme with its three interfaces (USB 2.0, Firewire 400 & 800) for its speed. I was slightly annoyed by the constant noise it generated when running. After a few minutes of inactivity, the drive spins down. When idle, it needs about 15 seconds to spin up again.

      After 11 months of light home use, one of both disks inside (Hitachi Deskstar HDT725050VLAT80) stopped spinning up, rendering the device useless.

      If you ever notice an interrupt in its spin-up sound, do not switch it off. Connect another hard disk and copy over as much as possible. After I first noticed the irregular spin-up sound, the drive died within three days.

      1 out of 5 stars Failed LaCie Big Disk Extreme.......2007-12-14

      It failed with in a month and a half. I didn't have a chance to back up the last 2 photoshoots and travel images I took and lost them. LaCie tells me it's my fault for not backing everything up. What's the point of their product then if they say it's going to fail anyway!? They include a disk in the box that says "data recovery" on it, then when you try to use it there is nothing about data recovery! Then they refer you to Drive Savers and it costs $4000.00 for data recovery!! I can't get by money back. So now they are going to "repair" it and send me the same bad product that I don't trust. I have no recourse.
      DON'T BUY LACIE!!

      5 out of 5 stars couldn't really ask for more.......2007-12-03

      this is an excellent external drive. I do video and media editing, and use these drives extensively (I have this 1 TB as well as a 2 TB). Working off of a Mac, having the firewire 800 connection is great. the build is sturdy - can't complain about the looks - I guess they would be more industrial than "stylish" - but that's ok, it gives the impression of dependability - which it's lived up to so far.

      I can highly recommend it for anyone needing fast, external storage.

      1 out of 5 stars Not reliable.......2007-11-30

      I've had a LaCie Big Disk Extreme for about 4 years now. For the first 2 years it was fine, then it started losing connectivity and shutting off. LaCie said it was a power supply problem (which I read about online as well, it's been a problem with this model) and replaced the power supply for free as a "one time courtesy". Six months later it started making strange sounds and losing connectivity regularly again. Customer service said it sounded like a power supply issue again, and would not replace the power supply for free again b/c I already got my "courtesy" free one. I bought a new one, and it didn't fix the problem. I haven't lost data yet, but I bought a new Western Digital drive and transferred everything to be safe. I no longer trust LaCie, and you shouldn't either. Backup drives are too important to have regular failures.

      1 out of 5 stars Stay Away from this Drive.......2007-08-09

      I've owned a 500Gb and 4 1TB. Of those:

      500GB - Failed after 1 yr. and is unreliable.
      1TB - Failed after 8 mo. Only 500GB is now available.
      1TB - Failed after 8 mo.. Cannot be mounted.
      1TB - OK after 1 yr.
      1TB - OK after 8 mo.

      3 failed drives out of 5 is very bad. Dealing with LaCie support has been extremely slow and they have been arrogant.

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