LaCie today announced that the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt series is currently available via Apple Store. What makes this storage device special is that it adopts the Thunderbolt technology that supports up to 10Gb/s speeds. Designed by Neil Poulton, the LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt series delivers transfer rates of up to 480MB/s for SSD models and up to 190MB/s for 5400rpm hard disk models. You can also connect multiple Little Big Disks together to increase overall transfer rates of up to 782MB/s. The 1TB model retails for $399.95, while the 2TB model is priced at $499.95. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
If you are searching for a new rugged external hard disk drive, then check out the LaCie Rugged Mini. This storage device is 40% smaller than its predecessor, water-resistant and can withstand one ton of pressure. It also has a rugged sleeve for added protection. The LaCie Rugged Mini supports the USB 3.0 interface, which helps it perform three times faster than the USB 2.0 interface. The gadget can transfer one HD movie in less than three minutes, 1000 MP3 music files in 42 seconds, or 2,000 photos in about one minute. What’s more, the Rugged Mini is backward compatible with USB 2.0. Available in 500GB and 1TB of storage capacities, the LaCie Rugged Mini are priced at $119.99 and $159.99, respectively. Read more
LaCie and German-based automaker Porsche have collaborated to launch the LaCie Porsche Design Mobile (P’9220) and Desktop (P’9230) USB 3.0 hard disk drives. Both models are housed within a durable and scratch-resistant aluminum to protect your important data. The LaCie Porsche Design Mobile (P’9220) is available in 500GB and 1TB capacities, while the LaCie Porsche Design Desktop (P’9230) comes in 1TB and 2TB capacities. Additionally, the 750GB LaCie Porsche Design Mobile (P’9220) will be available exclusively via Porsche Design Stores. The price starts from $104.99 upwards, depending on the model. [Press Release]
LaCie today announced the availability of the CloudBox. It is a storage device that offers benefit of both local and cloud storage. With the LaCie CloudBox, you’ve got everything you need for storage and backup. Just copy and paste your files to your CloudBox, and they will automatically be backed up online daily. Your precious data is backed up on a local hard drive and again in the cloud for double protection. The 100GB LaCie CloudBox is priced at $199.99 each. [LaCie]
LaCie has proudly introduced the world’s first external HDD that supports the all-new Thunderbolt technology, supporting ultra-fast data transfer, complete system backup in minutes, and faster content editing than ever before. The Thunderbolt technology provides an incredible bandwidth at 10Gbps and runs two protocols (PCI Express and DisplayPort) simultaneously over a single cable for connectivity to high performance peripherals. The LaCie Little Big Disk is perfect for audio/video pros that require superior speed, mobility and capacity on the road. It’s powered by and bootable over FireWire making it the ideal candidate for a fully portable editing workstation and companion to Apple PowerBooks. The LaCie Little Big Disk also comes with a LaCie signature design by Neil Poulton, creator of the original d2 Hard Drive Series. The LaCie Little Big Disk with Thunderbolt technology will be available in Q2 2011. [LaCie]
LaCie has collaborated with a French luxury brand, Christofle, to release the Galet USB flash drive. Made from silver and hand-crafted in France, the storage device is supposed to be a luxury accessory like a Mont Blanc fountain pen or a Cartier watch. The Galet will be available online and in Christofle boutiques worldwide for around $150 (4GB). [LaCie]
The Lacie Float is an external hard drive that also functions as a trackpad. The top is made with carbon fiber and the base is made of glass. The top is also sensitive to touch. The Lacie Float External HDD comes in two models such as the HDD and SSD versions. Too bad, this USB 3.0-equipped hybrid device is only a concept at this moment. See more pictures after the jump. Read more
The LaCie USB 2.0 slim external Blu-ray burner is now available for purchase. Designed to tag along with your ODD-less netbook, the device can write to a BD-R at 6x (dual-layer at 4x), a BD-RE at 2x and a blank DVD disc at 8x. This slim Blu-ray burner is priced at just $264.99 with a two-year warranty. Each purchase comes equipped with CyberLink’s Blu-ray Disc Suite. See more pictures after the jump. Read more
Designed by Neil Poulton and made in Italy, the LaCie Tank hard drive enclosure is IP-63 certified and drop-tested to U.S. Military standards. This rugged hard drive enclosure is not only robust, rugged and waterproof, it can also hold other items such as Nintendo DS Lite. Its customizable foam interior lets you remove or add padding, so that your precious cargo is perfectly protected. Measuring 1.6-inch x 4.8-inch x 7.3-inch and weighing 280 grams, the LaCie Tank is priced at £19.99 ($31) inc VAT. [LaCie]
LaCie has come out with a new product, the 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub. This compact plug and play hub comes with 4 USB 3.0 ports and supports for Windows 7, Vista, XP as well as Mac OS X 10.5/10.6 operating systems. The LaCie 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub retails for $59.99. [LaCie]
