LaCie has released the first 1U rack-mounted NAS that offers a huge 6TB of storage space. The new NAS is being targeted toward small and medium-sized businesses. The company also announced that the LaCie 6TB 1U is first Apple Time Machine-compatible professional NAS on the market and will be accompanied by both Genie and Intego Backup Manager Pro to schedule file backup and computer recovery. Available in 2TB, 4TB, and 6TB, the LaCie 6TB 1U is priced at $759.99 upwards with a 3-year warranty. [Ubergizmo]
LaCie has unveiled its latest USB flash drive that looks like a coin. Available in bronze and silver colors, the LaCie CurrenKey is a USB 2.0 flash drive that is constructed out of metal. The bronze model offers 4GB of storage space, meanwhile the silver version provides a larger 8GB storage capacity. The silver LaCie CurrenKey USB flash drive retails for $19.99. [LaCie] More
The LaCie has announced the pricing and the availability of the LaCinema Rugged in the US market. It is the latest generation in multimedia products to provide high quality movie viewing with the compact and acclaimed reliability of LaCie’s trusted mobile enclosure. I think you can choose this gadget as your Xmas gift this year. Available in 250GB, 320GB or 500GB, the gadget is priced at $199.99 upwards, depending on the capacity you’ve chosen. The LaCie LaCinema Rugged also is compatible with both Mac and Windows OS. [Engadget]
LaCie’s new Internet Space is not only sleek and sexy, it’s actually an extension to your digital life worldwide. You can sync anything from your computers to its 500GB hard drive and access them from anywhere in the world through their www.homelacie.com website. 5 minute setup and $205 is all it takes to put your entire life online. It also streams media files to XBOX 360s and PS3s apart from any computer. [Newlaunches]
LaCie offers two new LCD monitors that are specially designed for photographers and graphic designers. The LaCie 700 LCD screen series feature LED backlit. The 720, 724 and 730 variants will come in 20inch, 24inch and 30inch sizes, and come jam packed with a 4:3 aspect ratio, 1,600 x 1,200 resolution (720), 1,920 x 1,200 resolution (724), 2,560 x 1,600 resolution (730), 1,000:1 aspect ratio, 6ms response time, 14-bit gamma correction and accurate reproduction. If you purchase one of these high-end LCD screens, you will get the Blue Eye Pro Proof Edition calibration software package. The 720, 724 and 730 models from LaCie will retail for £1,219, £1,729 and £3,539, respectively. [TrustedReviews]
The LaCie FireWire Speakers combine Neil Poulton’s stunning industrial design with superb digital audio technology. With a frequency response of 90Hz-20kHz, they deliver powerful, vibrant sound for your music, movies and games. All you need to do is plug it to laptop / PC / MP3 player via firewire cable that comes with it. FireWire provides superior digital audio as well as line power so there is no need for batteries or an AC adapter. It does look like Air Vents that normally are sitting on the roof, the speaker aesthetically fits in with the room, nonetheless. Yours for $99. [LaCie]
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]
The LaCie Neil Poulton HDD has been upgraded with two new ports, a USB 2.0 socket: FireWire 400 and eSATA. Other than that it looks the same and is now available for $139.99 (500GB), $187.99 (750GB) , and $276.99 (1TB). [CNET]
by Nicole on February 15, 2008
Here a good solution for people who love video streaming as well as different files formats. The LaCinema can double up as a USB 2.0 external hard drive and has AV options including composite, S-video and component video, analog stereo, and optical and coaxial surround-capable digital jacks. The LaCinema Premier is available in 500GB, 750GB and 1TB capacities going for $250, $350 and $500. Not a bad deal at all.
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by Nicole on January 9, 2008
The 1080p 16:10 display supports 92 percent NTSC gamut, 10-bit gamma correction and embedded Faroudja DCDi and TrueLife tech. It comes with Plugs such as: VGA, DVI and dual HDMI, with HDCP support for watching some HD movies after a long day. There are also three USB 2.0 ports and a headphone jack, and LaCie has dropped in the blue eye pro for automatic hardware color correction. This monitor should arrive sometime in January for $1050.
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