Portable Hard Drive

[ReviewAZON asin="B0012INC2C"]The LaCie 301832 320 GB Rugged Hard Disk with FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 is designed to survive the harsh elements of the real world. This durable, portable storage drive offers 320 GB of storage with a triple interface for maximum compatibility and performance, and is built with a rugged, drop-resistant aluminum alloy shell and a shock-resistant rubber bumper.

The LaCie 500 GB Rugged Hard Disk with FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0: Features a rugged drop-resistant and shock-resistant enclosure. Gets power from the USB bus so no extra adapter is required. Has 320 GB of disk space; 5400 RPM spin rate and 8 MB of cache for maximum drive performance. Doesn’t need any drivers for simple set up. Free one-year online backup service.

With three interfaces, you’ll have a fast connection with any computer. View larger.

World-renowned designer Neil Poulton is responsible for the stunning look. View larger.

The Rugged All-Terrain withstands bumps and shocks to keep your data safe and secure.

Ultra-Portable Data Shuttle
If you travel a lot with your data, the Rugged All-Terrain is the drive is for you. Perfect for users who need backup, storage and large-volume exchange for office files, photos, music and even video clips, the Rugged All-Terrain is bus-powered, which means that it uses the power of the connected computer to operate and doesn’t require an additional AC adapter or power cord.

Three Interfaces for Fast Connections
The Rugged All-Terrain offers speed and versatility with three connection interfaces, letting you use it with almost any computer. The FireWire 800 interface allows for a blistering 800 Mbps data transfer speed, perfect for video editing and other intensive work. FireWire 400 is also supported, which has long been a favorite of Mac users and provides 400 Mbps speeds. The nearly universal USB 2.0 interface is supported as well, which offers a transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps, and is backwards compatible with USB 1.1.

With its driver-free and plug-and-play functionality, exchanging data between Macs and PCs is as easy as it gets–simply plug it into any computer with a USB port and you’re ready to go. (The Rugged All-Terrain requires no extra drivers for Windows XP/2000/Vista and Mac OS X operating systems.) It even comes with a power-sharing cable for low-powered USB hubs and computers.

The drive features a spin speed of 5400 RPM, an 8 MB cache, and a transfer rate of up to up to 480 Mbits per second. Measuring a mere 3.5 x 1 x 5.7 inches (WxHxD) and weighing less than nine ounces, the Rugged All-Terrain is designed to travel and will fit easily in your briefcase or backpack. Take it with you on business trips and vacations, or use it for transferring files from one desktop computer to another.

Included with the drive are LaCie software bundles to enhance its performance and functionality, including LaCie’s 1-Click Backup Software (for Mac and PC) and SilverKeeper Backup Software (Mac).

Mobile, All-Terrain Protection
Designed exclusively for LaCie by world-renowned designer Neil Poulton, the Rugged All-Terrain is built like an off-road vehicle, ready to withstand the bumps and bruises of your travels. Its unique, scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper make it especially resistant to harsh elements. In fact, the drive is designed to withstand vertical drops of up to 35 inches while in non-operating mode. (Dropping the drive while it’s in operation, however, could cause damage, so be careful!)

For additional styling points, the Rugged All-Terrain can be outfitted with additional colorful bumpers that will keep your drive protected. Easy-to-change and durable once on, they are made of the same quality rubber as the original bright orange Rugged sleeve. The optional set of three additional bumpers, which is sold seperately, includes green-grey, blue-grey and black bumpers.

Free One-Year Unlimited Backup Service
With the purchase of this LaCie Hard Disk, you will also receive a full year of LaCie’s Online Backup service. With this service, the data that you store on your computer will be encrypted twice and uploaded to the offsite data center where they will remain encrypted, maintaining your privacy.

When you sign up for the service, software is added to your computer that looks for new and changed files to update. The service is completely automated and only backs up new and modified files when your computer is idle, so you don’t have to do a thing, and your computer’s performance will never be affected.

This service lets you upload an unlimited amount of photos, music, video, and documents for a full year. After that you can continue with the service for a low monthly fee. This is LaCie’s way of ensuring that should anything happen to your Hard Disk — should it get stolen or damaged, for instance — your invaluable data will remain completely protected and accessible.

The LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Portable Hard Drive is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

About LaCie
Established in France in 1989, LaCie is a leading manufacturer of computer peripherals for Windows, Apple and Linux users. With offices and plants in the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong, LaCie develops and manufactures external storage solutions and color monitors that help professionals and everyday people easily manage their digital lives. LaCie has differentiated its products through original designs and leading-edge technology.

What’s in the Box
LaCie Rugged Hard Disk, FireWire 800 cable, FireWire 400 cable, high-speed USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible), USB power-sharing cable, and quick install guide.

Optional bumpers let you easily change the look of your Rugged All-Terrain.

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[ReviewAZON asin="B0029D8DHS"]Take files anywhere in style with the Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 with Protection Suite. Sporting a sleek aluminum enclosure, the eGo is the perfect companion to your laptop or netbook computer. Plus, the Iomega Drop Guard feature protects the drive when dropped up to 51-Inch (40% above the average!) so you can be confident your portable hard drive is rugged! Iomega Protection Suite is a comprehensive collection of valuable software to protect your data and computer that includes McAfee VirusScan Plus, EMC Retrospect Express Backup software (system backup), Iomega QuikProtect (file-level backup), and MozyHome Online Backup service. This sofware is included free with your Iomega product purchase and available via easy download. Available in 3 colors (Ruby Red, Midnight Blue, and Silver) and up to 500GB capacity, the eGo is protected by a 3-year limited warranty! (registration required for extended warranty)[/ReviewAZON]

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The world’s most popular portable drive is now smaller than ever. And it’s smarter than ever with automatic, continuous backup software and password protection. If you prefer to use Apple® TimeMachine™, no problem – it works with that, too.

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[ReviewAZON asin="B001GQTSJG"]Fast, elegant, and ultra-portable, the Iomega 34169 USB 2.0 500GB Prestige Portable Hard Drive is an ideal storage solution for mobile professionals, busy students, and anyone else who needs documents and media files to be available at a moment’s notice. For your peace of mind, this drive is designed to be both rugged and flexible so your files stay safe faced with the rough realities of travel.

The stylish drive protects against shocks and drops. View larger.

USB 2.0 offers fast and universal connectivity. View larger.

Fast Performance and Drop Shock Technology for Reliability
Featuring 500GB of storage, this sleek drive can provide you with space for up to 2,000,000 photos, 9,250 hours of music, or 750 hours of video. This Iomega hard drive comes preformatted and offers a transfer rate of 480 Mbits/s for fast updates, wherever you are. And all this comes in a sturdy, aluminum package with curving lines and a dark, brushed silver finish for a sophisticated, contemporary look.

Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket on your way to meetings, it measures an incredibly compact .75 by 3.5 by 5.25 inches (L x W x H) and weighs just .48 pounds for extreme mobility. And because the data you travel with is important to you, this drive also features built-in Drop Shock technology that helps prevent data loss if the drive is dropped or jostled during transport.

Plug-and-Play Ease and Energy-Star Efficiency
With fast, USB 2.0 connectivity, this drive exhibits truly easy plug-and-play setup. And no external power supply is required, which means one less awkward cable cluttering up your laptop bag. The drive’s power adapter is Energy Star rated for efficiency to help you save money and protect the environment.

Dependable Software for Easy Backups
Additionally, this hard drive comes with your choice of EMC’s Retrospect Express Edition or Retrospect Express HD software. These software systems provide easy-to-use backup for everything on your system from important documents to home videos, allowing you to protecting files securely on your external hard drive in case there’s ever a mishap on your primary computer. You also have access to free MozyHome Online Backup with a 2GB online capacity, so you can remotely guard your most important files.

This Iomega hard drive is backed by a one-year warranty.

What’s in the Box
Iomega Portable Hard Drive, Connection Cable, Quick Install Guide, HTML User Manual and Help Files, Backup software license included, and software via download.

The Prestige Portable Drive is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket.

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