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Review Summary
2019-09-11T08:27:47
Fast, sturdy and dependable. I use these drives everyday and travel with them as well. I have four of these. I’d like to try the 8tb version in the future. The thunderbolt connection is super secure too. I know with some other drives it feels not as snug, but these lacie connections are perfect. Used for video editing.
Nathan H.
2018-10-07T15:16:27
This drive is perfect when you have to work on the go. It's fast and durable. Can't recommend it enough.
Genevieve H.
2018-06-16T10:48:57
I'm a freelance photographer and mainly shoot high school sports for the local paper. I go through a lot of external hard drives. I need one to be fast in transferring pictures because of the deadlines that I have to deal with and this hard drive fits the bill without paying big bucks for a solid state drive.
JOHN W.
2018-02-13T07:42:19
Bought the LaCie Raid to handle all the memory needed to process video on building a wave of 60 canoes- working great so far!
Christopher F.
2017-12-11T08:48:12
This is the best external hard drive I have used. I would recommend without reservation
MIA G.
2017-04-13T09:00:41
While the LaCie 4TB is built rigged for me it is heavier than I want to travel with. I really do not need 4TB traveling, my error. Smaller solid state hard drives even 450 GB help when weight is a factor as some small plane expeditions usually are.
JOHN H.
2016-12-25T17:04:55
Great purchase! Videos were not showing smoothly on older external hard drives but with the LaCie they play flawlessly!!
Tony B.
2016-12-23T08:35:22
I have two of these for my photos in conjunction with Lightroom, one for backup to keep in second location. I love it's durability and portabilty.
johanna c.
2016-12-18T17:28:35
Instructions are not clear on how to set up, steps are not outlined in the right order
mike m.
2016-11-28T15:58:59
I have this drive and a 2T drive and both are great! The 2 T is lighter for travel but both are strong and hearty. I have no hesitation in recommending this product.
KATHLEEN K.
2016-10-26T11:30:21
We have a customer who passes this thing around their office more than a peace pipe. Lasted years, no complaints. Just bought a 2nd one, will buy more.
Anne C.
2016-10-10T10:07:03
Fast, love the durability of it. I work on videos and it keeps up with my 4k footage just fine.
Elizabeth S.
Great for video editing
By Nathan H.
Fast, sturdy and dependable. I use these drives everyday and travel with them as well. I have four of these. I’d like to try the 8tb version in the future. The thunderbolt connection is super secure too. I know with some other drives it feels not as snug, but these lacie connections are perfect. Used for video editing.
Great working drive
By Genevieve H.
This drive is perfect when you have to work on the go. It's fast and durable. Can't recommend it enough.
Toughest in the Field. Fast and Secure Anywhere
Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 for speeds of up to 240 MB/s
Bus powered via Thunderbolt for mobile workflows
Hardware RAID 0/1 flexibility for speed or security
Shock, dust and water resistance for all-terrain use
With the LaCie Rugged RAID, you get it all in one package - with zero tradeoffs. It delivers a game-changing blend of PC and Mac compatibility, capacity, speed, mobility and reliability. As the ultimate solution for on-the-go professionals, the LaCie Rugged adapts to your needs for performance or complete data security.
More Speed, Less Waiting
When getting the win hinges on speed, you need Thunderbolt - the fastest interface on the market. The LaCie Rugged also includes two internal hard drives that are preconfigured in hardware RAID 0 for sustained performance of up to 240 MB/s. At this speed, you can store and transfer content twice as fast as before. It's a time-slashing solution for field-based professionals who collect and move tons of data onto external storage.
Versatility Anywhere, on Any Computer
Tailor the LaCie Rugged to your precise needs. Leave it in RAID 0 (striped mode) to maximize speed and capacity. Or choose RAID 1 (mirrored mode), where your data is duplicated across the two drives. So even if a drive fails in the field, your files remain completely accessible. Using LaCie Setup Assistant, it's incredibly easy to make the LaCie Rugged compatible with any Mac computer, PC or both. And with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 interfaces and hardware RAID, any computer will recognize the LaCie Rugged. It lets you transport a massive amount of data - with complete security - and access it freely from any computer.
Innovative Design for True Mobility
LaCie has designed acclaimed Rugged storage products for nearly a decade. With the Rugged RAID, LaCie makes your data more mobile than ever. Carry fewer hard drives, fewer cables and encounter zero roadblocks.
Rugged Design: The LaCie Rugged is tested to withstand drops of up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) and being run over by a 1-ton car. So whether the LaCie Rugged falls out of your backpack or is crushed by stacks of suitcases in the airplane cargo hold, your data remains safe.
Protective Cap: With its cap in place, the LaCie Rugged is IP 54-rated for superior resistance to dust and water splashing - even during operation. So even during a dust storm or tropical downpour, you stay confident that your data remains accessible.
Massive Capacity, Compact Footprint: With 4TB in a portable size, the LaCie Rugged can store the equivalent of thirty 128GB memory cards. Capacity finally meets mobility.
Integrated Thunderbolt Cable: Ensure you never lose your cable, stow it neatly when not in use, while saving space in your luggage.
No Power Cable Needed: Powered through the Thunderbolt cable, the LaCie Rugged lets you access your data anywhere - no power outlet required.
Hardware RAID: The LaCie Rugged's RAID system is operating system independent, so any computer recognizes it.
Professional Value
The LaCie Rugged includes everything professionals need for secure backup in the field: a backup software suite and compatibility with Time Machine and Windows Backup. It also includes LaCie Private-Public software, which lets you password-protect the entire drive or only certain volumes with AES 256-bit encryption.
For the ultimate in peace of mind and value, the LaCie Rugged features a three-year limited warranty that can also be extended and upgraded. The included limited warranty provides comprehensive, complimentary web-based resources, expert in-house technical support and worldwide repair and/or replacement coverage.