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LaCie Rugged USB3 Thunderbolt 256GB Solid State Drive
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LaCie Rugged USB3 Thunderbolt 256GB Solid State Drive, 5Gb/s USB 3.0 Transfer Rate

SKU: VDLAR3UTB256
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2013-07-08T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice Drive - Just Watch The Cable

I love this drive and how quiet/fast it performs, but from the first 5 minutes of using it, I received 'drive eject' error messages on my Macbook. If the drive is moved even slightly, this error message pops up. I hope it's only the firewire, but Lacie is slow in responding and suggested I send the drive back for review. I shouldn't have to send back a drive only 2 weeks old...

TIM M.

LaCie USB3 Specifications

  • Capacity

    256GB (SSD)

  • Interface

    1 x USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0-compatible)
    1 x Thunderbolt port

  • Rotational Speed (rpm)

    5400rpm

  • SSD Type

    SATA 6Gb/s

  • Interface Transfer Rate

    USB 3.0: 5Gb/s
    Thunderbolt: 10Gb/s

  • Average Transfer Rate

    SSD: 385MB/s

  • Maximum Drop Height

    1.2m (4ft ) in non-operating mode (dropping is not recommended in operating mode)

  • System Requirements

    Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac OS X 10.5 (Intel only), 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
    Computer with an Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port
    High-speed internet for online storage
    Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended

  • Dimensions

    89x140x24mm / 3.5x5.5x0.97"

  • Weight

    260 g / 9.2 oz

1 Accessories for LaCie Rugged USB3 Thunderbolt 256GB Solid State Drive, 5Gb/s USB 3.0 Transfer Rate

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Comprehensive Premium 6' A Male to A Male USB 3.0 Cable
Comprehensive Premium 6' A Male to A Male USB 3.0 Cable
$9.59

About LaCie USB3

Don't let your project get derailed by external drive/computer incompatibility. With both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces, the LaCie Rugged USB3 Thunderbolt 256 GB Solid State Drive 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.

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 385 Mb/s - the fastest bus-powered product ever. The HDD version performs up to 110 Mb/s, a 35% improvement over FireWire 800. Back up and transfer mountains of data in a fraction of the time. Enjoy noticeably more responsive photo library browsing.

LaCie USB3 Features

  • Complete Data Protection: 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)
  • Automatic Backup: Easy setup and automatic backup for both Mac and PC
  • Password Protection: With military-grade AES 256-bit encryption, LaCie Private-Public ensures that your files are protected from unauthorized access
  • Secure Cloud Storage: 10GB of Wuala Secure Cloud Storage is included for one year to store and share your data online with industry-best security
  • Thunderbolt technology: This new high-speed cable technology connects your computers and electronic devices together like never before

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What's in the box:

  • LaCie Rugged USB3 Thunderbolt 256GB Solid State Drive
  • USB 3.0 Cable (USB 2.0-Compatible)
  • 50cm Thunderbolt Cable
  • Quick Install Guide
  • Software Bundle
  • LaCie 2 Years Limited Warranty

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