LaCie has itroduced its 500GB Rugged Hard Drive. Designed by Neil Poulton, the device features a scratch-resistant aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber case. The hard drive is available in USB 2.0 model or the bus-powered version that supports USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800. Priced at $400, this 500GB Rugged Hard Drive comes pre-loaded with a backup software. [SlipperyBrick]
