Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Seagate to buy LaCie for $186 million, expand its storage empire]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/23/seagate-to-buy-lacie/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/23/seagate-to-buy-lacie/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/23/seagate-to-buy-lacie/#comments Seagate to buy LaCie, expand storage empire

Seagate and LaCie have gotten friendly before -- the former company's drives are in the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt HDD, for instance -- but the storage makers are about to get even cozier. Today, Seagate announced its plans to buy a 64.5-percent share in the French company, which is currently valued at $186 million. The acquisition will combine the two outlets' product portfolios and, according to the press release, "accelerate Seagate's growth strategy in the expanding consumer storage market, particularly in Europe and Japan." The deal should go through by late 2012, and Seagate will bring over LaCie CEO Philippe Spruch to head the consumer storage products division.

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Seagate to buy LaCie for $186 million, expand its storage empire originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionacquisitionslacieLacie2bigseagateSeagate TechnologySeagateTechnologyWed, 23 May 2012 11:21:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's new 100MB/s NAS is 2big, resists that second scone (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/lacie-2big-nas/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/lacie-2big-nas/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/lacie-2big-nas/#comments LaCie's new 100MB/s NAS is 2big, resists that second scone

Gallic storage outfit LaCie is nonchalantly unveiling its 2big double-bay NAS that's purportedly capable of pumping data around your network at 100MB/s. Designed for small businesses, it'll remind any passers by of HAL or GLaDOS, depending on their age. Sporting a 2GHz processor and the company's NAS OS2, it'll also happily interact with Windows 7 Backup or Time Machine and you can access your files on the go with the company's iOS app. It's available from today, prices starting from $299 (£187 in the UK) with a three year warranty. If you'd like to know more, then we've got a short film and some PR after the jump.

Continue reading LaCie's new 100MB/s NAS is 2big, resists that second scone (video)

LaCie's new 100MB/s NAS is 2big, resists that second scone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>100MBsBusinessiOSiPadiPhoneiPodLaCieLaCie 2BigLaCie 2big NASLaCie 2big SeriesLacie2bigLacie2bigNasLacie2bigSeriesNASNetwork Attached StorageNetworkAttachedStorageStorageWed, 16 May 2012 10:53:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series now available for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/lacie-esata-hub-thunderbolt-series/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/lacie-esata-hub-thunderbolt-series/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/lacie-esata-hub-thunderbolt-series/#comments LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series now available for $200 Back at CES, we first got word of the LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series that would put two hard drives of the eSATA sort to good use. The company announced today that the storage peripheral is available now via its online store with a $199 price tag. If you recall, the device will allow you to daisy chain up to 12 drives (six hubs) to a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac while still showcasing 3Gbps eSATA speeds. If you're wanting a closer look or you're ready to commit, visit the source link below.

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LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series now available for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eSATAeSATA hubEsataHubexternal hard driveexternal storageExternalHardDriveExternalStoragelacielacie eSATA hublacie eSATA hub thunderbolt seriesLacieEsataHubLacieEsataHubThunderboltSeriesminipoststoragethunderboltThu, 05 Apr 2012 19:17:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie 2big Thunderbolt series external HDD review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/lacie-2big-thunderbolt-series-external-hdd-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/lacie-2big-thunderbolt-series-external-hdd-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/lacie-2big-thunderbolt-series-external-hdd-review/#comments ImageWe've already seen what Thunderbolt's capable of when it's used in conjunction with a couple of high performance SSDs, but not everyone needs NAND to meet their external storage requirements. What many do deem essential, however, is a ton of room for system backups and multimedia, and Thunderbolt's ability to transfer bits and bytes in the blink of an eye makes it an alluring alternative to other connections. If you find yourself among those desiring such a solution, let us introduce you to LaCie's 2big Thunderbolt series external HDD. The 2big packs dual 3TB spinners on the inside for a grand total of 6TB, and comes from the factory in a software RAID 0 configuration to take full advantage of Thunderbolt's considerable capabilities. This aluminum desktop behemoth has a price to match its name and stature ($799), so we figured we'd put the 2big through its paces to let you know what kind of performance you'll be getting in return for all that cash. So, as the great Rod Roddy would say, come on down (after the break) and let's get to it.

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LaCie 2big Thunderbolt series external HDD review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2bigexternal hard driveexternal hddexternal storageExternalHardDriveExternalHddExternalStoragehddimpressionslacielacie 2big thunderbolt serieslacie 2ig thunderboltLacie2bigThunderboltSeriesLacie2igThunderboltpreviewreviewseagateseagate barracudaSeagateBarracudastoragethunderboltThu, 22 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[IRL: Chumby 8, LaCie Rugged Triple USB 3.0 and a duo of Nikkor lenses]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/irl-chumby-8-lacie-rugged-nikkor-lenses/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/irl-chumby-8-lacie-rugged-nikkor-lenses/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/irl-chumby-8-lacie-rugged-nikkor-lenses/#commentsWelcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

You know what we're sick of talking about? (Okay, sick is a strong word, but you catch our drift.) Phones. Also, the iPad. Fortunately, this week's IRL touches on neither of the above. Instead, our audio guy Joe takes a different tack and explains his choice of Nikkor lenses, while Andy and Billy get hands-on with a rugged hard drive and Chumby 8, respectively. Head on past the break to see how we rate this stuff after spending more than a little time with all of it.

Continue reading IRL: Chumby 8, LaCie Rugged Triple USB 3.0 and a duo of Nikkor lenses

IRL: Chumby 8, LaCie Rugged Triple USB 3.0 and a duo of Nikkor lenses originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The aluminum-encased 2big has arrived, with its (up to) 311 MB/s transfer rates scorching the ground behind it. With hot-swappable disks and dual Thunderbolt ports for daisy chaining, the Portal-esque 2big is on sale now from LaCie's online store with a three-year warranty. Prices start from $649 for 4TB, moving up to $799 for 6TB. Those looking for the king-size 8TB model should hold onto their wallets for now-- it's listed on Lacie's product page, but apparently not available just yet.

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LaCie 2big Thunderbolt series available now in 4TB and 6TB sizes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2big thunderbolt series2bigThunderboltSeriesexternal hard driveexternal storageExternalHardDriveExternalStoragelacielacie 2biglacie 2big serieslacie 2big thunderbolt seriesLacie2bigLacie2bigSeriesLacie2bigThunderboltSeriesminipoststoragethunderboltWed, 15 Feb 2012 09:05:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie announces 2big and eSATA hub Thunderbolt options, adds to high-speed arsenal]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lacie-announces-2big-esata-thunderbolt-storage-options/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lacie-announces-2big-esata-thunderbolt-storage-options/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lacie-announces-2big-esata-thunderbolt-storage-options/#comments Back in November, we took the pricey LaCie Big Disk Thunderbolt SSD for a spin. The outfit has just outed two more Thunderbolt storage solutions at CES: the 2big and eSATA hub Thunderbolt series. Boasting blazing transfer rates of up to 311 MB/sec, the Lacie 2big is housed in its signature solid-aluminum casing while featuring RAID security, hot-swappable disks, daisy chain compatibility and storage capacities of up to 8TB. Looking to make use of those eSATA drives you've got lying around? The eSATA Thunderbolt series connects the latest Mac to an external hub outfitted for two of the aforementioned drives. If two storage units won't suit your workload, the hub also packs a secondary Thunderbolt port that allows up to 12 eSATA drives (six docks) to be connected to your machine -- all while sporting 3 Gb/sec speeds. You'll have to wait until later in Q1 2012 to get your mitts on either of these, though, which gives you a bit of time to get your piggy bank in order.

Update: Our pals over at Engadget Spanish snagged a hands-on.

Gallery: LaCie 2big and eSATA hub Thunderbolt hands-on

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LaCie announces 2big and eSATA hub Thunderbolt options, adds to high-speed arsenal originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt SSD review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>external ssdexternal storageExternalSsdExternalStorageintegointego backup manager proIntegoBackupManagerProlacielittle big disklittle big disk thunderboltlittle big disk thunderbolt ssdLittleBigDiskLittleBigDiskThunderboltLittleBigDiskThunderboltSsdreviewsolid state drivesolid state drivessolid-state driveSolid-stateDriveSolidStateDriveSolidStateDrivesssdssdsstorageTue, 08 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's LaPlug turns your USB HDD into a network storage device, for LaPrice of $75 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/lacies-laplug-turns-your-usb-hdd-into-a-network-storage-device/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/lacies-laplug-turns-your-usb-hdd-into-a-network-storage-device/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/lacies-laplug-turns-your-usb-hdd-into-a-network-storage-device/#comments
LaCie has always taken an understated approach to its lineup of boxy network storage devices, and the LaPlug is no different. With this little guy sitting in your living room, you can wirelessly share and access data across your home network, while streaming USB drive-stored multimedia content to any UPnP/DLNA-certified devices, including the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 or any compatible smartphones and tablets. With a quartet of USB 2.0 ports, along with gigabit ethernet and WiFi b/g/n capabilities, the LaPlug also allows you to back up your files in a centralized and remotely accessible location. You can grab one now for $75 at the source link below, or breeze past the break for more details in the full PR and accompanying video.

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LaCie's LaPlug turns your USB HDD into a network storage device, for LaPrice of $75 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backupdlnaethernethddhome networkHomeNetworklacielacie laplugLacieLapluglaplugmultimediaNASnetworkplaystation 3Playstation3ps3remote accessRemoteAccesssharingsmartphonestreamingtabletupnpusb 2.0usb driveusb hddUsb2.0UsbDriveUsbHddvideowifiwirelessThu, 29 Sep 2011 08:45:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie ships Little Big Disk Thunderbolt, promises 240GB SSD variant in mid-October]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/lacie-ships-little-big-disk-thunderbolt-promises-ssd-variant-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/lacie-ships-little-big-disk-thunderbolt-promises-ssd-variant-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/lacie-ships-little-big-disk-thunderbolt-promises-ssd-variant-in/#comments It's taken its sweet time, but folks who weren't exactly keen on the Promise Pegasus finally have a compact option for putting their Thunderbolt port to good use. LaCie has just announced that it's Little Big Disk Thunderbolt external drive -- a first for the outfit -- is available to purchase. For those keeping count, it's only the second overall T-bolt drive to hit the scene, with this 1.4-pounder boasting a pair of 2.5-inch drives, support for JBOD / RAID 1 / RAID 0 and a typically metallic chassis that measures 1.6- x 5.5- x 3.3-inches. We're promised speeds as high as 480MB/sec (for SSD arrangements) and 190MB/sec (for HDD models), and users can daisy chain several of 'em to hit transfer rates of around 800MB/sec. These guys should be available starting today (though Apple's online shop currently has a "one to two week" wait), with the 1TB 7200RPM edition retailing for $399, and the 2TB 5400RPM model listing for $499. We're still awaiting word on the specifics surrounding the October-bound 240GB SSD variant, but those who'd rather press their luck for a free one can enter the ongoing contest in the More Coverage link below.

Gallery: LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt press photos

Continue reading LaCie ships Little Big Disk Thunderbolt, promises 240GB SSD variant in mid-October

LaCie ships Little Big Disk Thunderbolt, promises 240GB SSD variant in mid-October originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applehard driveHardDrivehddLaCieLaCie Little Big Disk ThunderboltLacieLittleBigDiskThunderboltLittle Big DiskLittle Big Disk ThunderboltLittleBigDiskLittleBigDiskThunderboltnow shippingNowShippingon saleOnSaleRadioheadshipshippingshipsstorageThunderboltvideoTue, 20 Sep 2011 13:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Thunderbolt accessories at IDF 2011: Belkin's Express dock, Seagate drives and PCIe expansion cards (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/thunderbolt-accessories-at-idf-2011-belkins-express-dock-seaga/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/thunderbolt-accessories-at-idf-2011-belkins-express-dock-seaga/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/thunderbolt-accessories-at-idf-2011-belkins-express-dock-seaga/#comments Seeing as Wintel fans will soon join in on the Thunderbolt fun, how about a smorgasbord of devices toting the interconnect, conveniently laid out in a two pane vitrine here at IDF? Alongside the usual suspects -- such as LaCie's Little Big Disk, Promise's Pegasus and Sonnet's Echo -- are a few devices we've never seen before, namely Belkin's Express dock, some unnamed Seagate drives and two PCIe expansion chassis from Sonnet and Magma. We're particularly smitten with the latter two -- you know, dreams about extending our future Ultrabooks with some serious external graphics horsepower. Check out the entire spread in our gallery below and the video after the break.

Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

Gallery: Thunderbolt peripherals at IDF 2011

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Thunderbolt accessories at IDF 2011: Belkin's Express dock, Seagate drives and PCIe expansion cards (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LaCie's Rugged Mini is rugged, also mini (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5TB1TB500GBhard diskhard drivehard drivesHardDiskHardDriveHardDrivesLaCieLaCie RuggedLaCie Rugged MiniLacieRuggedLacieRuggedMiniRuggedrugged hard driveRugged MiniRuggedHardDriveRuggedMiniUSB 3.0Usb3.0videoTue, 19 Jul 2011 16:10:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's Thunderbolt-equipped Little Big Disk sees apparent shipping delay (update: false)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/lacies-thunderbolt-equipped-little-big-disk-sees-apparent-shipp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/lacies-thunderbolt-equipped-little-big-disk-sees-apparent-shipp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/lacies-thunderbolt-equipped-little-big-disk-sees-apparent-shipp/#commentsUpdate: As it turns out, the site linked was for Australia and listed the region's Winter season 2011, which is summer in the US. LaCie has informed us that the drives are still set to ship on-time and has updated the Australian page -- which consequently looks identical to the US page -- to reflect "Australian Winter" rather than "Winter" as previously seen. Apologies for any confusion.

Remember way back in February when Thunderbolt was unveiled? Shocking as it may be, a 10Gbps interconnect is useless without peripherals, and thankfully Promise and LaCie also announced compatible drives touting Q2 / summer availability. As promised, Promise's wares released as expected alongside Apple's T-bolt cable, but LaCie's Little Big Disk has been curiously absent. As it turns out, the company's website has been quietly updated and now reflects a winter 2011 release for these Intel 510 SSD-packable drives, which is just about enough to force a FOF onto even the happiest of faces. Still antsy to pick one up? Better plan to avoid Santa's naughty list -- at this point, waitin' and wishin' is about all you can do

[Thanks, Mikhail]

LaCie's Thunderbolt-equipped Little Big Disk sees apparent shipping delay (update: false) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>external ssdexternal storageExternalSsdExternalStoragelacieLaCie Little Big DiskLaCie Little Big Disk ThunderboltLacieLittleBigDiskLacieLittleBigDiskThunderboltraidraid 0raid 1Raid0Raid1ssdthunderboltFri, 15 Jul 2011 19:22:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie introduces Porsche-designed, aluminum-framed USB 3.0 HDDs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/lacie-introduces-porsche-designed-aluminum-framed-usb-3-0-hdds/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/lacie-introduces-porsche-designed-aluminum-framed-usb-3-0-hdds/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/lacie-introduces-porsche-designed-aluminum-framed-usb-3-0-hdds/#comments LaCie, a company that's no stranger to employing aluminum and high profile designers on its external storage drives, is back at it today with the announcement of a pair of new HDDs. The P9220 Mobile and P9230 Desktop drives -- one's thin and portable, the other's chunkier and stores more data, guess which is which -- harness the creative minds at Porsche Design to deliver... well, some pretty tamely designed peripherals. We guess it's all about minimalism and letting the scratch-resistant aluminum casing speak for itself, but we still kinda feel like the Porsche guys did this on a Thursday lunch break. As simple as it is, the look of these drives still managed to impress the guys at CrunchGear, whose hands-on coverage can be read at the link provided below. If you want to get to grips with one yourself, the P9220 starts out at £89.90 ($105 in US) for 500GB and will also have a 1TB option soon, whereas the P9230 costs £99.90 / $120 for a terabyte or £129.90 / $160 for two -- all come with USB 3.0 connectivity and the pride-stroking knowledge that you own a legitimate Porsche.

Continue reading LaCie introduces Porsche-designed, aluminum-framed USB 3.0 HDDs

LaCie introduces Porsche-designed, aluminum-framed USB 3.0 HDDs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tempted by the allure of the cloud? Still not quite ready to give up that local backup at home? Fret not, as LaCie's new CloudBox gives you a pinch of both. The gizmo pictured above may look similar to the company's Wireless Space NAS, but it's actually a 100GB "hybrid HDD." The device connects to a router exclusively via its single Ethernet port, enabling it to handle local backups while also automatically mirroring an AES encrypted copy to a cloud server daily -- even if your computer is off. Using LaCie's Online Restore software, the offsite copy is accessible by up to ten previous volumes should the box ever become inoperable. The CloudBox comes with a one year subscription for online backups (mum's the word on future fees), and will be available in July priced at $200. You'll find more details in the PR past the break, as well as a video showcasing a variety of unfortunate -- mostly baby induced -- situations it's intended for.

Gallery: LaCie CloudBox hybrid HDD

Continue reading LaCie's CloudBox 'hybrid HDD' doubles your backups in the cloud (video)

LaCie's CloudBox 'hybrid HDD' doubles your backups in the cloud (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In related news, the first Thunderbolt peripherals have just been formally announced -- the Promise Pegasus RAID array we saw spitting out 800MB / sec video streams, and the LaCie Little Big Disk. The former will come in four-bay and six-bay variants, topping out at 12TB of magnetic storage when it arrives in Q2, and the latter will boast a pair of Intel 510 Series SSDs -- which, by the way, have yet to be formally announced -- in RAID 0 for 500GB of storage in total. PR after the break.

Gallery: Intel Thunderbolt, Promise Pegasus and LaCie Little Big Disk close-up shots

Continue reading Intel refutes Apple exclusivity for Thunderbolt I/O, LaCie and Promise detail first Thunderbolt peripherals

Intel refutes Apple exclusivity for Thunderbolt I/O, LaCie and Promise detail first Thunderbolt peripherals originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>510 Series510Seriesdebunkdebunkedexternal driveExternalDriveIntelIntel 510 SeriesIntel ThunderboltIntel510SeriesIntelThunderboltLaCiePegasusPromisePromise PegasusPromisePegasusRAIDrefuterumorrumorssolid state drivesolid state drivesSolidStateDriveSolidStateDrivesSSDThunderboltThu, 24 Feb 2011 17:55:00 EST<![CDATA[USB 3.0 for Mac review and benchmarks (with a LaCie 2big USB 3.0)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/usb-3-0-for-mac-review-and-benchmarks-with-a-lacie-2big-usb-3-0/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/usb-3-0-for-mac-review-and-benchmarks-with-a-lacie-2big-usb-3-0/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/usb-3-0-for-mac-review-and-benchmarks-with-a-lacie-2big-usb-3-0/#comments It took LaCie nearly a full year to ship the 2big USB 3.0 RAID drive -- a device that was announced in the fall of 2009 -- but now that it's here, it's being accompanied by a concept that actually far outshines the unit itself: USB 3.0 on a Mac. For whatever reason, Apple has refused to offer SuperSpeed USB on any of its machines, even a fully specced-out Mac Pro costing well north of $10,000. We've seen purported emails from Steve Jobs noting that USB 3.0 just isn't mainstream enough to sweat just yet, but coming from the guy who's still bearish on Blu-ray, we get the feeling that it'll be quite some time far too long before Apple finally caves and upgrades from USB 2.0. We're obviously no fans of the holdout -- after all, even a few sub-$500 netbooks are enjoying the SuperSpeed spoils already -- so we couldn't have possibly been more excited to hear that a longstanding storage vendor was about to fill the void that Cupertino continues to ignore. We were able to pick up a LaCie USB 3.0 PCIe expansion card as well as a 4TB (2 x 2TB) 2big USB 3.0 drive and put the whole setup through its paces on our in-house Mac Pro. Care to see how it stacked up against USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800? Head on past the break for the grisly details.

Gallery: LaCie USB 3.0 PCIe expansion card and 2big HDD

Continue reading USB 3.0 for Mac review and benchmarks (with a LaCie 2big USB 3.0)

USB 3.0 for Mac review and benchmarks (with a LaCie 2big USB 3.0) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2big2big USB 3.02bigUsb3.0applebenchmarkbenchmarksfirewirefirewire 400firewire 800Firewire400Firewire800hard driveHardDrivehddlacieleopardmacmac os xmac proMacOsXMacProos xos x 10.5os x 10.6OsXOsX10.5OsX10.6pci epci expressPciEPciExpressraidreviewsnow leopardSnowLeopardstoragesuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusbusb 3.0usb superspeedUsb3.0UsbSuperspeedFri, 17 Dec 2010 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie ships USB 2.0 Slim Blu-ray external burner for $265]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/lacie-ships-usb-2-0-slim-blu-ray-external-burner-for-265/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/lacie-ships-usb-2-0-slim-blu-ray-external-burner-for-265/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/lacie-ships-usb-2-0-slim-blu-ray-external-burner-for-265/#comments Still slinging a laptop with USB 2.0? Fret not, as that's all the bandwidth you need to handle LaCie's Slim Blu-ray burner. As the title implies, the new unit is little more than a nicely styled external BD burner, designed to tag along with your ODD-less netbook / ultraportable and provide Blu-ray burner / viewing enjoyment at a moment's notice. $264.99 gets you the device itself, CyberLink's Blu-ray Disc Suite and a two-year warranty, and if you're curious about toasting speeds, it'll write to a BD-R at 6x (dual-layer at 4x), a BD-RE at 2x and a blank DVD at 8x. The rest of the nitty-gritty, as well as a purchase link, awaits you in the source.

Gallery: LaCie Slim Blu-ray USB 2.0 external drive

LaCie ships USB 2.0 Slim Blu-ray external burner for $265 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bdbd-rblu-rayburnercyberlinkexternal blu-ray burnerexternal blu-ray playerExternalBlu-rayBurnerExternalBlu-rayPlayerlacielacie Slim Blu-rayLacieSlimBlu-rayportable bd playerportable blu-ray playerPortableBdPlayerPortableBlu-rayPlayerSlim Blu-raySlimBlu-rayusb 2.0Usb2.0writerFri, 10 Dec 2010 01:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Rugged LaCie Tank enclosure protects external HDDs, gaming handhelds, family heirlooms]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/rugged-lacie-tank-enclosure-protects-external-hdds-gaming-handh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/rugged-lacie-tank-enclosure-protects-external-hdds-gaming-handh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/rugged-lacie-tank-enclosure-protects-external-hdds-gaming-handh/#comments Hard to say why being "manufactured in Italy" is the reason for this thing's "guaranteed durability," but hey, there it is! LaCie's tough-as-nails Tank is little more than a robust, rugged, waterproof enclosure for anything small enough to sneak inside of it, but the internal foam cubes can be repositioned in order to house a top-secret external HDD, your cousin's DSi or your wife's gargantuan wedding band. Heck, you may even get two out of three in there. It's IP-63 certified to protect against dust and "pouring rain," and it measures 1.6- x 4.8- x 7.3-inches. Humorously, the warranty stops after 365 days, but look, it's built "like a fortress," okay? Now hand over your £19.99 ($31) and rest easy, bronco.

Continue reading Rugged LaCie Tank enclosure protects external HDDs, gaming handhelds, family heirlooms

Rugged LaCie Tank enclosure protects external HDDs, gaming handhelds, family heirlooms originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessorycaseenclosurehard drive enclosureHardDriveEnclosureip-63LaCieLaCie TankLacieTankNeil PoultonNeilPoultonperipheralruggedshellstoragetankTue, 07 Dec 2010 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's Hub4 quadruples your USB 3.0 pleasure]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/lacies-hub4-quadruples-your-usb-3-0-pleasure/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/lacies-hub4-quadruples-your-usb-3-0-pleasure/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/lacies-hub4-quadruples-your-usb-3-0-pleasure/#comments Even in their prime, USB hubs were never the sexiest part of a tech geek's shopping trip -- people would typically grab the most functional (or crazy) looking option and move on to picking out their next set of "future-proof" RAM sticks. We're not convinced LaCie's really going to change all that with its Hub4, but it sure is trying hard by giving it a curvaceous exterior and those oh-so-desirable blue USB jacks. Yes, the USB 3.0 color coding is large and in charge here, highlighting a full quartet of ports for all that SuperSpeed gear you've been stashing. Of course, you'll still need at least one 3.0 connector on your computer to make the most of this USB peripheral (otherwise you'll have a very curvy and very standard USB 2.0 hub), but if that's already accounted for, you'll just need $59.99 and the source link to get yourself connected to the future.

LaCie's Hub4 quadruples your USB 3.0 pleasure originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryhubhub4lacielacie hub4LacieHub4peripheralsuperspeedusbusb 3usb 3.0usb hubUsb3Usb3.0UsbHubMon, 29 Nov 2010 07:49:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie serves up SSD-based USB 3.0 FastKey, charges a pretty penny for it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/lacie-serves-up-ssd-based-usb-3-0-fastkey-charges-a-pretty-penn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/lacie-serves-up-ssd-based-usb-3-0-fastkey-charges-a-pretty-penn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/lacie-serves-up-ssd-based-usb-3-0-fastkey-charges-a-pretty-penn/#comments Get it straight, vaquero -- this ain't your mum's flash drive. LaCie's newest diminutive slab of aluminum is a solid state drive for your keyring, boasting transfer rates as high as 260MB/sec, 30/60/120GB capacities, a rugged metal casing and a USB 3.0 interface. You'll also get AES 256-bit encryption and 4GB of online-accessible Wuala storage, but you best not lose it. LaCie will be dinging your credit card for $149.99, $249.99 or $479.99 from least capacious to most, so you may want to take out an insurance policy on this guy before taking it out into the wild. Safety first and all.

Gallery: LaCie USB 3.0 FastKey

Continue reading LaCie serves up SSD-based USB 3.0 FastKey, charges a pretty penny for it

LaCie serves up SSD-based USB 3.0 FastKey, charges a pretty penny for it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FastKeyflash driveFlashDrivelaciesolid state driveSolidStateDrivessdusb 3.0usb driveusb keyUsb3.0UsbDriveUsbKeyThu, 18 Nov 2010 21:18:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie speeds up Philippe Starck mobile hard drive with USB 3.0]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/lacie-speeds-up-philippe-starck-mobile-hard-drive-with-usb-3-0/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/lacie-speeds-up-philippe-starck-mobile-hard-drive-with-usb-3-0/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/lacie-speeds-up-philippe-starck-mobile-hard-drive-with-usb-3-0/#comments We've always been fans of LaCie's Starck Mobile Drives, designed by the inimitable Phillip Starck, and now they're getting a little speed boost, courtesy of USB 3.0. The 500GB drive is still housed in the same "liquid metal trapped in a box" enclosure as the previous editions, and it comes bundled with 10GB of online storage at Wuala Online for $109 in the US and £89 in the UK. Looks like it's out of stock just at the moment, but we'd imagine it'll arrive soon. Shot of the back and PR after the break.

Continue reading LaCie speeds up Philippe Starck mobile hard drive with USB 3.0

LaCie speeds up Philippe Starck mobile hard drive with USB 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hard driveHardDrivelacieLaCie Starck hard driveslacie starck mobile driveLacieStarckHardDrivesLacieStarckMobileDrivemobile hard driveMobileHardDrivephilippe starckPhilippeStarckportable hard drivePortableHardDrivestarckstarck mobile driveStarckMobileDriveusb 3usb 3.0usb hard driveUsb3Usb3.0UsbHardDriveWed, 10 Nov 2010 00:37:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie brings USB 3.0 to Mac: all you need is a driver and an expansion card]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/lacie-brings-usb-3-0-to-mac-all-you-need-is-a-driver-and-an-exp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/lacie-brings-usb-3-0-to-mac-all-you-need-is-a-driver-and-an-exp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/lacie-brings-usb-3-0-to-mac-all-you-need-is-a-driver-and-an-exp/#commentsEveryone at once: "freakin' finally!" While PCs -- even lowly netbooks -- have been enjoying the spoils of SuperSpeed USB for months on end, those in the Mac realm... well, haven't. We've even seen purported email replies from Steve Jobs noting that USB 3.0 simply isn't mainstream enough to be included as standard gear on new Macs, but that's not stopping LaCie from hurdling the hurdles that lie ahead. The company has just announced bona fide USB 3.0 support for OS X, but the unfortunate part is that new hardware is still required; not only will you need a gratis USB 3.0 driver, you'll also need a LaCie USB 3.0 expansion card ($49.99 for PCIe; $59.99 for ExpressCard). In other words, LaCie's USB 3.0 driver won't magically make any ole USB 3.0 PCIe card play nice in your Mac Pro. But hey, there's always hope, and frankly, hope's all ya need.

Continue reading LaCie brings USB 3.0 to Mac: all you need is a driver and an expansion card

LaCie brings USB 3.0 to Mac: all you need is a driver and an expansion card originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecompatibilitydriverfirmwareLaCiemacmac os xMacOsXos xOsXsoftwarestoragesuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusbusb 3.0usb 3.0 driverUsb3.0Usb3.0DriverThu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie slams 3TB drives into d2 USB 3.0 and LaCie 2big USB 3.0, ups performance numbers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/lacie-slams-3tb-drives-into-d2-usb-3-0-and-lacie-2big-usb-3-0-u/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/lacie-slams-3tb-drives-into-d2-usb-3-0-and-lacie-2big-usb-3-0-u/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/lacie-slams-3tb-drives-into-d2-usb-3-0-and-lacie-2big-usb-3-0-u/#commentsDo you have The Need? For Speed? Yeah, so do we, and it just so happens that LaCie does as well. Just weeks after the company properly introduced the "now shipping" status on its d2 USB 3.0 and 2big USB 3.0 drives, it has now expanded the options with a 6TB model. So far as we can tell, it looks as if the outfit placed a rather sizable order for those 3TB HDDs that were just unleashed by Western Digital, and it has tuned up the performance all the while. The 2big has reached 306MB/sec in the lab, representing a 20 percent speed boost over the prior models while making it "the fastest 2-bay RAID solution on the market." As for the d2? It can hum along at 156MB/sec with the inclusion of a 3TB hard drive. Both units are slated to hit retail next month, but asking prices are being kept under wraps for now.

Continue reading LaCie slams 3TB drives into d2 USB 3.0 and LaCie 2big USB 3.0, ups performance numbers

LaCie slams 3TB drives into d2 USB 3.0 and LaCie 2big USB 3.0, ups performance numbers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2big2big USB 3.02bigUsb3.03tb6tbd2d2 usb 3.0D2Usb3.0external hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddhard driveHardDrivehddLaCieraidstoragesuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusbusb 3.0Usb3.0videoFri, 29 Oct 2010 02:35:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie pushes serious pixels on 24-inch 324i professional IPS display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/lacie-pushes-serious-pixels-on-24-inch-324i-professional-ips-dis/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/lacie-pushes-serious-pixels-on-24-inch-324i-professional-ips-dis/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/lacie-pushes-serious-pixels-on-24-inch-324i-professional-ips-dis/#comments Need a few new pixels to display your shiny new digital images on? LaCie's got you covered, with its new 324i offering a premium feature set to accompany a premium price. Aimed specifically at creative pros with the pockets to appreciate a 10-bit P-IPS panel, exceedingly wide color gamuts (102 percent NTSC; 98 percent Adobe RGB), a slew of input connectors (DVI-D, HDMI, component and DisplayPort), 178-degree viewing angles and an anti-glare coating. The 24-inch panel boasts a 1920 x 1200 resolution, and the multifunction stand enables users to pivot the display for horizontal or vertical viewing. We gawked at it for a few minutes here at Photokina, and while the design is thoroughly corporate, the picture quality is indeed stunning. Other specs include a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a trio of USB 2.0 ports and an integrated cable manager; she's on sale today for a stiff $1,249.99, but man, we'd almost pay it for that anti-glare action.

Gallery: LaCie 24-inch 324i professional IPS display

Gallery: LaCie 324i professional LCD at Photokina 2010

Continue reading LaCie pushes serious pixels on 24-inch 324i professional IPS display

LaCie pushes serious pixels on 24-inch 324i professional IPS display originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>324idisplayhands-onipslacielcdlcd monitormonitorp-ipsphotokinaphotokina 2010Photokina2010proprofessionalprofessional lcdProfessionalLcdscreenTue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie Wireless Space takes on Time Capsule, doubles as NAS and WLAN router]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/lacie-wireless-space-takes-on-time-capsule-doubles-as-nas-and-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/lacie-wireless-space-takes-on-time-capsule-doubles-as-nas-and-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/lacie-wireless-space-takes-on-time-capsule-doubles-as-nas-and-w/#comments And here you were thinking the upcoming Photokina trade show was all about cameras. Not so, vaquero. Granted, LaCie's probably taking advantage of this here event to reveal its latest and greatest media storage device, but we digress. The newly announced Wireless Space is perhaps the most interested and multifaceted device to emerge from the company in quite some time, and to say it's taking on Apple's Time Capsule would be understating things tremendously. In essence, what we have here is a NAS backup drive and an 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi access point / router, all bundled into one delicious black box. Available in 1TB and 2TB flavors, the Space enables both Mac and PC users both to backup their files wirelessly (or via cabling, should you so choose), and it also acts as a network hard drive for accessing files remotely, a UPnP / DLNA media streamer and a full-on router should you need one. It's fully compatible with Time Machine, and you'll also find a trio of Ethernet sockets and a pair of USB jacks on the rear. It's shipping today for $229.99 and $349.99, respectively, leaving Apple the loser once again in the price department. Is that a war we smell brewin'?

Gallery: LaCie Wireless Space

Continue reading LaCie Wireless Space takes on Time Capsule, doubles as NAS and WLAN router

LaCie Wireless Space takes on Time Capsule, doubles as NAS and WLAN router originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backupbackup drivehard drivehddlacienasneil poultonnetwork storagenetworkingphotokinaphotokina 2010routerstoragetime capsuleTimeCapsulewapwireless spaceWirelessSpacewlanThu, 16 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie ships 2big USB 3.0 RAID drive and d2 USB 3.0 external HDD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/lacie-ships-2big-usb-3-0-raid-drive-and-d2-usb-3-0-external-hdd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/lacie-ships-2big-usb-3-0-raid-drive-and-d2-usb-3-0-external-hdd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/lacie-ships-2big-usb-3-0-raid-drive-and-d2-usb-3-0-external-hdd/#comments Talk about taking your sweet time. LaCie actually announced that it would be shipping a USB 3.0 version of its 2big USB 3.0 RAID monster in December of last year, but as you well know, the adoption of SuperSpeed has been less than blisteringly fast. At long last, the storage mainstay has decided to start shipping the aforementioned device, available with a pair of 7200rpm HDDs (up to 4TB total) and a promised maximum transfer rate of 205MB/sec. In case that's too heavy for your soul, the now-available d2 USB 3.0 might be the perfect alternative. The design won't be unfamiliar to LaCie loyalists, but the single-drive unit is making its way out in 1TB ($149.99) and 2TB ($249.99) sizes with a maximum transfer rate of 130MB/sec. So, you in? Or do you still think eSATA may swoop in and destroy USB 3.0, Blu-ray style?

Gallery: LaCie ships 2big USB 3.0 RAID drive and d2 USB 3.0 external HDD

Continue reading LaCie ships 2big USB 3.0 RAID drive and d2 USB 3.0 external HDD

LaCie ships 2big USB 3.0 RAID drive and d2 USB 3.0 external HDD originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2big2big USB 3.02bigUsb3.0d2d2 usb 3.0D2Usb3.0external hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddhard driveHardDrivehddlacieraidstoragesuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusbusb 3.0Usb3.0videoWed, 15 Sep 2010 09:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel's Light Peak optical interconnect shrinks slightly, LaCie, WD, Compal and Avid begin prototyping]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/intels-light-peak-optical-interconnect-shrinks-slightly-while/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/intels-light-peak-optical-interconnect-shrinks-slightly-while/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/intels-light-peak-optical-interconnect-shrinks-slightly-while/#comments Intel's Light Peak isn't setting any new speed records at IDF 2010 -- it's still rated at 10Gbps for now -- but the optical data transfer system is finally looking like it might appear in some actual products. As you can see immediately above, a Light Peak to HDMI converter has shrunk considerably since May, and a number of optically-infused sample products were on display at Intel's Light Peak booth. Compal's got a laptop with the optical interconnect built in, while Western Digital showed an external hard drive, from which the Compal could pull and edit multimedia in real-time using a Light Peak-enabled Avid rackmount. Meanwhile, LaCie showed off what appeared to be a 4big Quadra RAID array with two Light Peak ports catapulting high-definition video content at 770MB/s to a nearby Samsung TV, though we should warn you that the TV itself was a bit of a hack job, and not a collaboration with Samsung -- note the big, honking EVGA video card sticking out of the back. Though obviously a good bit of work went into these prototypes, Intel reps told us none would necessarily become a reality. Either way, don't expect to see Light Peak products until sometime next year.

Gallery: Intel's Light Peak prototype hardware

Intel's Light Peak optical interconnect shrinks slightly, LaCie, WD, Compal and Avid begin prototyping originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AVIDCompalexternal hard driveExternalHardDrivefiberfiber opticfiber optic cablefiber opticsFiberOpticFiberOpticCableFiberOpticsIDFIDF 2010Idf2010IntelinterconnectLaCielaptopLight PeakLightPeakopticaloptical interconnectOpticalInterconnectprototypeprototypesraidWDWestern DigitalWesternDigitalTue, 14 Sep 2010 07:19:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie embraces USB 3.0 with world's smallest hug, 'world's smallest' HDDs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/lacie-embraces-usb-3-0-with-worlds-smallest-hug-worlds-small/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/lacie-embraces-usb-3-0-with-worlds-smallest-hug-worlds-small/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/lacie-embraces-usb-3-0-with-worlds-smallest-hug-worlds-small/#comments LaCie's bringing its monkey out to play again today, announcing a USB 3.0 version of the Rikiki and a new Minimus portable hard drive. Both come in slick aluminum enclosures, with the Rikiki looking unchanged from its predecessor, but of course inside they pack the extra vroom vroom of the latest USB spec. Unlike Iomega, LaCie isn't shy about price premiums here, as the Rikiki USB 3.0 model costs $100 for 500GB (versus $85 for the 2.0 SKU) and the Minimus offers a terabyte in exchange for $130. Both will have larger options as well, a 1TB Rikiki and a 2TB Minimus -- with correspondingly elevated levies, we're sure.

Gallery: Lacie Minimus USB 3.0 product images

Gallery: Lacie Rikiki USB 3.0 product images

Continue reading LaCie embraces USB 3.0 with world's smallest hug, 'world's smallest' HDDs

LaCie embraces USB 3.0 with world's smallest hug, 'world's smallest' HDDs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>external hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddhard drivehard drivesHardDriveHardDriveshddlacielacie rikikiLacieRikikiminimusrikikirikiki usb 3.0RikikiUsb3.0smallusbusb 3usb 3.0Usb3Usb3.0worlds smallestWorldsSmallestThu, 09 Sep 2010 06:19:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie MosKeyto streamlines portable storage, invites bad puns]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/lacie-moskeyto-streamlines-portable-storage-invites-bad-puns/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/lacie-moskeyto-streamlines-portable-storage-invites-bad-puns/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/lacie-moskeyto-streamlines-portable-storage-invites-bad-puns/#comments LaCie's keeping up its eccentric branding strategy today with this pest-inspired new USB key. Measuring a mere 20mm in length and 10 grams in weight, the MosKeyto is ready to all but disappear once you plug it into your computer, and it'll outdo its physical counterpart by not only sucking data down but pushing it back out should you want it. Basically, it's yet another miniaturized USB drive and can be owned today, starting at $18 for the 4GB version. 8GB will set you back $28 and there's a 16GB variant to come as well. Got all that? Good. Now buzz off.

Gallery: Lacie MosKeyTo press images


Continue reading LaCie MosKeyto streamlines portable storage, invites bad puns

LaCie MosKeyto streamlines portable storage, invites bad puns originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How do you differentiate one portable HDD from the next? Well, let's see: You can bump the storage capacity up to 1TB. Or you can give the monkey a mohawk. Yep, that's pretty much it! The Rikiki Go supports USB 2.0, sports an aluminum case, and is available now (with 1TB capacity) for $150. There is also a 500GB version that's not yet in stock, but will be at some point for $90. PR after the break.

Continue reading LaCie Rikiki Go external HDD features 1TB storage, new and improved monkey

LaCie Rikiki Go external HDD features 1TB storage, new and improved monkey originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hard driveHardDrivelacielacie rikikilacie rikiki goLacieRikikiLacieRikikiGoportable hard drivePortableHardDriverikikirikiki goRikikiGoSat, 28 Aug 2010 04:40:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's Windows Home Server-powered 5big Backup Server now shipping for big money]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/lacies-windows-home-server-powered-5big-backup-server-now-shipp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/lacies-windows-home-server-powered-5big-backup-server-now-shipp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/lacies-windows-home-server-powered-5big-backup-server-now-shipp/#commentsLaCie's Windows Home Server-powered 5big Backup Server now shipping for big money The last we heard from LaCie about its upcoming home server we didn't know much more than five bays inside, gigabit Ethernet on the back, and Windows Home Server running the show. Seven months on it's now available and we have all the details you could want. The 5big Backup Server apes the vaguely HAL 9000esque styling of earlier 5big storage devices, contains an Intel Atom D410 processor, manages up to 10TB of storage across those five bays, and offers four USB and one eSATA ports around back if you need more, more, more. Through WHS you can naturally support the backup needs of 10 PCs and there's also Time Machine support for 25 more fruity clients. The cost? You can get one with five 1TB drives for $1,199.99 (€1,239 in Europe), a bit of a premium over a comparable equipped HP Storageworks WHS box -- such is the cost of good aesthetics.

LaCie's Windows Home Server-powered 5big Backup Server now shipping for big money originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5big5big backup server5bigBackupServerbackupfive-bayhome serverHomeServerlacienetwork attached storageNetworkAttachedStorageservertime machineTimeMachinewhswindows home serverWindowsHomeServerWed, 04 Aug 2010 13:58:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's XtremKey tested... emotionally (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/lacies-xtremkey-tested-emotionally/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/lacies-xtremkey-tested-emotionally/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/lacies-xtremkey-tested-emotionally/#comments Look, we all know that the wusses at the Engadget HQ couldn't put a dent in LaCie's ultra-rugged XtremKey, not even if their moms packed handguns in their fanny packs alongside the Fruit Roll-Ups, Mace, and wads of PR bribe cash. So we decided to take a different angle in testing the drive: we decided to bum it out. Watch the video after the break.

Continue reading LaCie's XtremKey tested... emotionally (video)

LaCie's XtremKey tested... emotionally (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comedyflash driveFlashDrivefunnyhilariouslacielacie xtremkeyLacieXtremkeyruggedtestthumb driveThumbDrivetoughusb driveusb flash driveusb thumb driveUsbDriveUsbFlashDriveUsbThumbDrivevideoxtremkeyFri, 16 Jul 2010 18:13:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's XtremKey: it's pretty rugged, we guess]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/lacies-xtremkey-its-pretty-rugged-we-guess/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/lacies-xtremkey-its-pretty-rugged-we-guess/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/lacies-xtremkey-its-pretty-rugged-we-guess/#comments OK GUYS, WE GET IT. Sheesh, it's like they think we're a bunch of klutzes or something. Sure, there was that one time with the garbage disposal... one time. But after that... alright, the time with the mud, and the thing with the ocean. Oh, and when we dropped 2GB of Word documents into a black hole. Still, we hardly deserve to be treated like children. LaCie has stepped up the condescension to new levels with its XtremKey, a drive that's waterproof up to 100 meters, temperature proof from -58 degrees Fahrenheit to +400, and resistant to 16 foot drops. This ruggedness is accomplished by screwing the USB drive into a 2mm thick metal pipe that can withstand the pressure of a 10 ton truck rolling over it. Like that would ever happen that one time. The drive ranges in capacity from 8GB to 64GB, and will be out in August for some exorbitant, as-yet-undisclosed cost. Check out a needlessly abusive video of the drive after the break.

Gallery: LaCie's XtremKey press shots

Continue reading LaCie's XtremKey: it's pretty rugged, we guess

LaCie's XtremKey: it's pretty rugged, we guess originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flash driveFlashDrivelacielacie xtremkeyLacieXtremkeyruggedthumb driveThumbDriveusb driveusb keyUsbDriveUsbKeyvideoxtremkeyTue, 13 Jul 2010 23:57:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's Rugged Safe external HDD is rugged, safe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/lacies-rugged-safe-external-hdd-is-rugged-safe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/lacies-rugged-safe-external-hdd-is-rugged-safe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/lacies-rugged-safe-external-hdd-is-rugged-safe/#commentsLaCie's Rugged Safe external HDD is rugged, safe While LaCie has certainly created some fanciful product designs over the years, its product naming is often quite succinct. Take the Rugged series, the drop-proof external storage solution, which is now welcoming the Rugged Safe model into the family. This version adds a fingerprint scanner recessed into its armor-plated case, which encapsulates either 500GB or 1TB of storage that is now also cloaked in 128-bit AES encryption. Up to 10 registered users can be added, who can access files via USB or FireWire, but sadly neither USB 3.0 nor eSATA are on offer. Despite the limited connectivity you'll naturally be paying a more for the added security, with the 500GB model costing $189 and the 1TB version jumping to $299. Compare that to $119 and $159 for the biometric-free versions and you can see just how much that little fingerprint of yours can cost you.

Gallery: LaCie Rugged Safe

Continue reading LaCie's Rugged Safe external HDD is rugged, safe

LaCie's Rugged Safe external HDD is rugged, safe originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1tb500mbaesaes encryptionAesEncryptionbiometric scanerBiometricScanerexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddfingerprintfingerprint scannerFingerprintScannerlacielacie rugged safeLacieRuggedSaferuggedrugged safeRuggedSafeWed, 26 May 2010 09:43:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie plays media server, NAS cards with Network Space MAX]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/lacie-plays-media-server-nas-cards-with-network-space-max/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/lacie-plays-media-server-nas-cards-with-network-space-max/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/lacie-plays-media-server-nas-cards-with-network-space-max/#comments No monkeys here, but LaCie's latest is still worth toying around with -- particularly if you've been yearning for a way to better serve media around your home and / or backup those all-important Match.com email confirmations. The Network Space MAX (which can also be used as a USB 2.0 drive when away from the CAT5) is predictably designed by Neil Poulton, and while it'll likely attract an unhealthy amount of dust and fingerprints, the internals are what really matters. LaCie's shipping these with at least 2TB of space, but with two 3.5-inch SATA HDD slots, you can easily go the 4TB route with a couple of these. RAID 1 and RAID 0 setups are supported, giving the whimsical among us a pair of opportunities to get our lives backed up in case of disaster. Oh, and there's also inbuilt UPnP / DLNA support, which makes it easy for your PS3, Xbox 360 or Popcorn Hour box to tap into whatever media collection you happen to store here. Check it sooner than you can whisk yourself around and belt out a Lady Gaga lyric for $279.99 and up.

Gallery: LaCie Network Space MAX

Continue reading LaCie plays media server, NAS cards with Network Space MAX

LaCie plays media server, NAS cards with Network Space MAX originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 May 2010 18:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The gang at LaCie sure do love their orange, life raft-esque external HDDs. As you've probably guessed, the Rugged USB 3.0 takes the already familiar device, which is designed to resist drops up to 2.2 meters, and throws SuperSpeed USB into the mix. The 500GB (7200 RPM) model becomes available in early May for $150. If anything, it looks like this company definitely got its money's worth out of Neil Poulton!

LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 external HDD to hit stores this May originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>external hard driveExternalHardDrivelacielacie ruggedLaCie Rugged USB 3.0LacieRuggedLacieRuggedUsb3.0neil poultonNeilPoultonruggedRugged USB 3.0RuggedUsb3.0storagesuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusbusb 3.0Usb3.0Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:43:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie refreshes connectivity options on Rugged eSATA portable HDD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/lacie-refreshes-connectivity-options-on-rugged-esata-portable-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/lacie-refreshes-connectivity-options-on-rugged-esata-portable-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/lacie-refreshes-connectivity-options-on-rugged-esata-portable-hd/#comments LaCie's startlingly orange Rugged drive has been waltzing around and taking beatings for years now, but the company finally decided to give it an interface overhaul to deal with this phenomenon known only as "technological progress." The latest and greatest in the family is the Rugged eSATA, which maintains the iconic shape and color of the original, yet adds support for eSATA; reportedly, users can see transfer rates as high as 90MB/sec, and if you can only find a USB port, it'll also work with that when speed isn't a concern. It's up for order right now in a 500GB model, but you'll have to amicably part with $159.99 before calling it yours.

Gallery: LaCie Rugged eSATA portable hard drive

LaCie refreshes connectivity options on Rugged eSATA portable HDD originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>esataexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddhard driveHardDrivehddLaCielacie ruggedLaCie Rugged eSATALacieRuggedLacieRuggedEsataportable hard driveportable hddPortableHardDrivePortableHddruggedRugged eSATARuggedEsatastoragetoughFri, 12 Feb 2010 07:49:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie serves up Enterprise Class versions of Quadra external drives]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/28/lacie-serves-up-enterprise-class-versions-of-quadra-external-dri/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/28/lacie-serves-up-enterprise-class-versions-of-quadra-external-dri/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/28/lacie-serves-up-enterprise-class-versions-of-quadra-external-dri/#comments LaCie dabbled in the CES extravaganza with a few minor offerings, but it decided to wait a few weeks for things to calm down before busting out a new range of wares. Today, the outfit is slinging out a trio of products in the freshly created Enterprise Class: the d2 Quadra Enterprise Class, 2big Quadra Enterprise Class and the 4big Quadra Enterprise Class. Obviously engineered for the more hardcore among us, these units pack enterprise-class SATA drives, a five-year warranty, 128-bit AES hardware encryption and hardware RAID with hot-swappable disks. Each HDD within spins at 7200RPM and boasts 32MB of cache, and 700MB/sec are promised when using a RAID 50 array with four 4big Quadra Enterprise Class units. The whole slate of Neil Poulton-designed drives offer up quad interfaces (FireWire 400 / 800, USB 2.0 and eSATA), and prices get going at just $299.

LaCie serves up Enterprise Class versions of Quadra external drives originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2big2big quadra2big quadra enterprise class2bigQuadra2bigQuadraEnterpriseClass4big4big quadra4big quadra enterprise class4bigQuadra4bigQuadraEnterpriseClassd2d2 Quadrad2 Quadra Enterprise ClassD2QuadraD2QuadraEnterpriseClassenterpriseenterprise classEnterpriseClassexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddhard driveHardDrivehddlacieNeil PoultonNeilPoultonRAIDstorageThu, 28 Jan 2010 08:17:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie serves up LaCinema Mini HD, Network Server and Wuala-infused USB keys]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/lacie-serves-up-lacinema-mini-hd-network-server-and-wuala-infus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/lacie-serves-up-lacinema-mini-hd-network-server-and-wuala-infus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/lacie-serves-up-lacinema-mini-hd-network-server-and-wuala-infus/#comments CES just wouldn't be CES without a few new introductions from LaCie, now would it? Nah. Up first from the sexiest name in storage is a fresh member of the LaCinema multimedia hard drive family, the Mini HD. Equipped with 802.11n WiFi and a penchant for serving up 1080p video, this DLNA media player boasts an HDMI output, internal hard drive, USB socket (for uploading media or playing files back from a USB drive) and an extensive list of supported codecs that includes MKV, AVC and DivX. This one should be filtering out now in the US and Europe for an undisclosed amount. Moving on, we've got the simply titled Network Server, which sports five drive bays, gigabit Ethernet and Windows Home Server running the show. LaCie also enables users to backup their backups via its own Wuala technology, though exact pricing and availability details won't be revealed until later in Q1. Lastly, there's a new trio of USB Keys, which look an awful lot like actual keys. Sadly, these aren't ready to handle the beast that is SuperSpeed USB, but they do promise transfers as fast as 30MB/sec, and they're also waterproof and available in sizes as large as 32GB. The company's also throwing in 4GB of web-accessible Wuala storage for the first two years of ownership, with the CooKey and WhizKey available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities for $19.99 and up, up, up. The full releases are just past the break.

Gallery: LaCie serves up LaCinema Mini HD, Network Server and Wuala-infused USB keys

Continue reading LaCie serves up LaCinema Mini HD, Network Server and Wuala-infused USB keys

LaCie serves up LaCinema Mini HD, Network Server and Wuala-infused USB keys originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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