Advantages: reliable, silent, practical, it's getting cheaper, very good remote, 2yrs guarantee Disadvantages: doesn't support MP4 or MKV
LaCieLaCinema Premier my review
I already owned a 500GB version of this LaCieLaCinema but when I was in Asda and saw the 750GB for more or less the same price I paid for the other one (£129 I think) I couldn't resist the tempation. I gifted it to my in-law and she's super happy! So what's this LaCieLaCinema Premier? It's a multimedia hard disk that you can plug to the TV and it allows you to watch your media files (video, music, pictures) on your TV, it plays the most commonly used codecs such as DivX, MPEG, JPG, MP3 etc (see them listed later on). I will never praise this product enough, it's simple to use, it's durable and has a very good remote control. What does it change from the 500GB version that I already reviewed? Nothing really, only the size, it allows you to store many more media files, that's all.
For who hasn ...
Advantages: complete connection ports for easy use, Windows & Mac compatible Disadvantages: fanless, may be a heat issue
From my personal opinion, the very first word that will pop up from your head if you heard LaCie... Overpriced..
I mean seriously, what does this brand offer compared to other competitors..
But I got to admit, this Quadra HDD is quite a great offer..!!
Features
Quadra is for Four connectivity that this device have.
1. firewire 400
2. Firewire 800,
3. eSata,
4. USB 2.0.
Each port has its own advantages and disadvantages. It depends on the files you are transfering (size and how many files).
LaCie D2 Quadra is a fanless vertical upright enclosure, so definitely a quiet external Hard Drive. So the cooling of the HDD really depends on the aluminum casing.
The Inside
500GB of capacity should be more than enough to store your favorite movies, musics and your work files. Surely best for backing up your files also. The Hard ...
Advantages: Good design, practical Disadvantages: Expensive
The LaCie iamaKey USB Flash Drive comes in 4GB and 8GB capacities, and is, obviously, shaped like a key.
I recently bought the 8GB version from Amazon.co.uk (£29.99, the 4GB version is £22.30) because I regularly need to move large files around (recordings from my band, photos, etc.) and I NEVER remember to take any removable memory with me, so because this fits on a keyring just like a normal key, voila, I always have it with me.
Some tech specs:
USB 2.0
Read mode: up to 30MB/s
Write mode: up to 10MB/s
Hot-pluggable (i.e. no need to eject like older USB devices)
Windows Readyboost compatible (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReadyBoost)
My opinion:
It's certainly not cheap, most 8GB USB drives are in the region of £10 on Amazon but if you want a good performing, fast, good-looking (as far as keys and USB drives look good ...
Product Information for "LaCie eSATA II PCI Express Card" »
General
MPN
713113
Device Type
Storage controller (RAID) - plug-in card
Interface Type
PCI Express x8
Width
2 cm
Depth
12 cm
Height
12 cm
Weight
110 g
Storage controller
Controller Interface Type
eSATA-300
Data Transfer Rate
300 MBps
Supported Devices
Hard drive
Channel Qty
4
Max Storage Devices Qty
4
RAID Level
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, JBOD, RAID 0+1
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
4 x storage - eSATA-300 - 7 pin external Serial ATA
Compatible Slots
1 x PCI Express x8
Software / system requirements
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
OS Required
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer's product description
Add the LaCie eSATA II PCI Express Card 3Gbits/s - 4 ports for instant connectivity and amazing performance with your eSATA peripherals. The LaCie eSATA II PCI Express Card 3Gbits/s - 4 ports features four external eSATA connectors, and can run at speeds of up to 3Gbits/s, making it the best interface choice for professionals who demand high speeds. Plug in as many as four external hard disks and build them in RAID 0 (for performance), RAID 1 (for protection), RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD (for data protection). It's ideal for users who need fast, efficient, and reliable backup of their data.
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