The Highest Level of Security The d2 SAFE is triple-protected by biometric access, AES ... more
hardware encryption, and a chain lock port** for securing to your desktop. The LaCie SAFE hard drive family provides ultra-secure and convenient data access contro...
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The Highest Level of Security The d2 SAFE is triple-protected by biometric access, AES ... more
hardware encryption, and a chain lock port** for securing to your desktop. The LaCie SAFE hard drive family provides ultra-secure and convenient data access contro...
Postage & Packaging: £6.13 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
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: 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 ...
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).
LaCieD2 Quadra 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 ...
This high-performance d2 hard drive comes with biometric (fingerprint) access, hardware encryption, and a chain lock port for attaching to your desktop. Simply swipe your finger over the sensor to access your private data. To lock it when you leave your desk, just touch the sensor and swipe again to unlock it upon return. Perfect for group projects, this Triple Interface storage solution is compatible with PC and Mac and holds up to 5 user profiles. It provides fast-sustained transfer rates of up to 64MB/s via FireWire 800. Ideal for confidential professional applications such as video projects, digital artwork and music production, the d2 SAFE guards your original creations from getting into the wrong hands.
