The 500GB, professional standard LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk features a quadruple interface ... more
with eSATA, firewire & USB ports for true universal connectivity for PC and Mac users. Ideal for digital content creation, the d2 Quadra can handle multiple & dem...
LaCie D2 Disk - Quadra 500Gb HDD V2.1 with 4 different ports (USB2.0/FW400/800/eSATA). 1x ... more
eSATA port, 2x FireWire 800 ports (9-pin), 1x FireWire 400 port (6-pin(compatible with iLink/4-pin)), 1x USB 2.0 port (USB 1.1 compatible). Maximum transfer rate:...
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d2 Design by Neil Poulton Fully loaded with all the best interfaceseSATA 3Gbits, FireWire ... more
800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0this all-in-one professional hard disk offers universal connectivity for PC and Mac users. For easy setup, the LaCie Setup Assistant
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The 1.5TB, professional standard LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk features a quadruple interface ... more
with eSATA, firewire & USB ports for true universal connectivity for PC and Mac users. Ideal for digital content creation, the d2 Quadra can handle multiple & dem...
Advantages: Capacity, looks, decent manual, cheap Disadvantages: A bit slow, a lot to lose in one go
With people starting to amass more and more data on their PCs, the old methods of backup such as tape or CD & DVD are becoming woefully inadequate. As a result, by far the most cost efficient method for either storing data or backing it up is the external harddrive.
That said, 1TB or 1 Terrabyte is a crazy amount of space and the sort of storage that would have kept a multinational company ticking over nicely ten years ago.
The LaCie (pronounced Lassie, like the dog) 1TB unit is a reasonably basic device that only has a USB2 (although USB1 is supported) interface and comes with a suitable lead, external power supply and software CD. It can work with both PCs and Macs although by default it's formatted for PC use so Mac users will need to reformat it first but that's no hardship really.
On first opening the box, it looks really ...
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).
LaCieD2Quadra is a fanless vertical upright enclosure, so definitely a quiet external HardDrive. 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: Great Value, very reliable Disadvantages: Short cables, and shows up fingerprints
I purchased the LaCie1TB as my first external harddrive, about 6 months ago. I wasn't sure how much space I would be needing, but as the LaCie was on offer for £75 for 1TB I couldn't really resist.
The promotional literature for this Hard disk seems to keep reminding us that it was designed by Neil Poulton, someone who I'm not aware of, but must be pretty good judging by the design of this product.
It is rare when talking about an external harddrive that style is a talking point, but in this case it is. It's a sleek black elegant looking case, very very shiny. At the front there is a small strip of blue light that activates whenever the harddrive is turned on, everything else it on the panel at the back (on switch, connectors and vent) making the device very uncluttered and minimalist.
What I will say though, is it would probably ...
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 professional 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. Its space-saving d2 design by Neil Poulton is so versatile, that it can stand upright, stack or be rack-mounted - safeguarded by the best in heat-dissipating technology. The LaCie Shortcut Button allows you to easily launch any application with one push.
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