LaCie Hard Disk 1 TB FireWire 400/USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive, Design by Neil Poulton 301315U Review

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(More customer reviews)I grew out of space to store my videos and captured footage. I bought this large capacity drive to solve that problem, and it has worked.

It was very easy to install on my desktop Mac. It has worked flawlessly out of the box, and the price was very competitive. I have used it for about one month so far.

I read reviews which told me that it was a little noisy and I thought that this would not bother me. I agree that the noise is not loud. It is a mild continuous background hum. But I was wrong.... It does get to me. The noise never goes away, and is the only drawback to this neat, small footprint, shiny black repository of huge amounts of data.

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The efficient 1TB LaCie Hard Disk, Designed by Neil Poulton, is extremely easy to use. Very compact for its colossal capacity, this lightweight storage solution moves around easily. Plug & play offering automatic formatting with LaCie Setup Assistant with customizable features. LaCie `1-Click'Backup Software for PC and Mac users is also included for quickly saving files in one click. Created exclusively for LaCie by world-famous designer Neil Poulton, the LaCie Hard Disk's one-of-a-kind, subtle all-black design blends perfectly into your setup. Adding sophisticated style to your desktop, it has a fashionable, mirror-polished finish and a distinguishing feature - a cool, blue LED strip on its underside that creates an ambient glow. With USB 2.0, eSATA and FireWire 400, the LaCie Hard Disk is designed to connect to any PC or Mac. The widely used interface USB 2.0 offers cross-platform convenience and hot-pluggable connection. For speed-demanding professional applications, eSATA offers an impressively fast transfer rate of up to 80MB/s.There are two FireWire ports so you can connect it to your computer and to another device like a second external drive, camcorder or camera. Even use it as a reliable data shuttle across platforms. Easily share and exchange your files and regularly back up your system or upgrade capacity when your hard drive is full. You can also conveniently save all of your digital photos, music files and videos in one central location for safekeeping.

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LaCie F.A. Porsche 320 GB External Hard Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)It's no use to predict how a hard drive will perform down the road past three months of course, and by the time you read the 'down the road' reviews, it'll likely be undersized for your needs.

Regardless, this is a nice plug and play (no drivers needed, literally plug in and go on XP) drive with more than enough room to back up most peoples complete machines with 300gb+ of usable space.I reformatted it to NTFS w/o problem.It's a Hitachi drive; they've been very reliable in my experience.I'm using it to back up both my home server and laptop with room to spare.It's USB 2.0 only, so would be slow for everyday access use.It's the perfect backup drive though for now.

An update (7/7/07): This drive is still working flawlessly nine months in, and I'm still as happy with it as when I wrote the above review.

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Product Name: USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Marketing Information:
LaCie has teamed up with the renowned design agency Porsche Design GmbH to create this family of hard drive. Now you"ve got a stylish place to put all of your photos, music, videos and data. Setup is quick and easy. Within seconds, the LaCie Hard Drive is ready to start sharing and storing on either PC or Mac.
Technical Information

Storage Capacity: 320GB
Drive Performance

Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
Data Transfer Rate: 480Mbps External Maximum USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rate: 34Mbps Sustained Maximum
Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports: 4-pin USB 2.0 USB
Physical Characteristics

Form Factor: External Hot-swappable
Dimensions: 1.4" Height x 4.4" Width x 7.4" Length
Weight: 31.75 oz
Warranty

Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s) Limited

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Iomega Limited Edition 250 GB Hi-speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is so fragile. The user forums on Iomega's website are filled with people whose Iomega hard drives are broken from the tiniest actions. If you move the hard drive while it is on, it will erase all your memory! If you unplug the hard drive while it is on, even just once by accident, it will be erased! I happened to drop the power cord from a distance of three feet, and now it wont turn back on. The product will only work with the exact same cord which costs $20 + shipping from Iomega.

Also, I want to warn you about their HORRIBLE customer service! You have two options. Only if your product is under warranty, they will let you use the chat room to talk to a technician. I have waited over 6 hours total, and no one has answered! The other option is to call for support. This costs $25 dollars, even though I just want to ask asimple question, and my product is still under warranty!

Overall, this product seemed like it was great, but according to other people on the forums, and my own experience, it is just too fragile. On top of that, the customer service is so rude, and uncaring, that I will never buy from Iomega again!

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250GB EXT HD USB 2.0 7200RPM ROHS

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LaCie d2 160GB TRIPLE interface external hard drive FW/FW800/USB2 ( 300716 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this triple interface external hard drive mostly so I can have enough space for my iTunes music library in Apple Lossless format. I saw the older models at the Apple Store and I loved how they looked and the build quality was noticeably better than the external drives from other brands. The blue LED is also a very nice touch.

The triple interface makes it easy to use this drive with any Macs, if you have a Mac with FW800, transfer rate should be blazing fast. I also use it with my work laptop running XP and Gentoo GNU/Linux, no problem using it from all the different OSes.

The drive runs pretty quiet, not sure why others had complained about the noise level. The fan on my PC laptop is much noisier than the LaCie drive.

I highly recommend the LaCie d2 triple interface hard drives to anyone looking for a ton of additional storage for data. It probably wouldn't be wise to install programs on the drive as the transfer rate is still not quite as fast as native IDE, SCSI, SATA, and what not. But it's fast enough for high-quality streaming video, and definitely more than sufficient for music files like AAC, Ogg, and MP3. It is also excellent to use for backing up important data, but note that it only contains a single drive inside and it does not have any sort of redundency.

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Equipped with the fastest-ever FireWire standard, this drive is capable of reaching transfer speeds of up to 800Mbits/s for FireWire 800 users, up to 400MBits/s for FireWire 400 users, and up to 480Mbits/s for USB 2.0 users. This drive's triple interface, 7200 rpm speed and 8MB buffer make it the fastest-possible storage solution for digital content creators.Made of a metal alloy that dissipates heat and prolongs drive performance, the LaCie d2 Hard Drive features a slender, stylish case that offers versatile desktop and rackmount configuration options. A space-saving drive stand allows for upright desktop use, while an optional rack-mounting kit enables configuration in standard 19-inch racks. This drive also features a fan-free design for quiet operation.With plug and play convenience, LaCie d2 Hard Drives are hot-pluggable for easy file transfer and data sharing. With the appropriate cable, LaCie's new hard drives can be connected to any computer equipped with FireWire 800 (9-pin), FireWire 400 (6-pin), USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 ports, making it the most universal drive ever.Chained and striped in a FireWire 800 RAID 0 configuration, LaCie d2 Hard Drives can reach unprecedented sustained transfer rates of up to 100MB/s, making them ideal for working with professional video in high-end workstation and small-server environments.

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LaCie FireWire 400 to FireWire 400 Flat Cable 130853 (Orange) Review

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(More customer reviews)Having migrated to FireWire 800 a while back I suddenly needed to upgrade an older Powerbook hence the need for this cable. I was pleasantly surprised to see that FireWire 400 is still pretty fast in and of itself. The cable worked just as expected, but it is much more flexible than expected, which is very helpful if you need to get around or over other equipment and cables. Overall another great LaCie product.

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The LaCie Flat Cables come in different colors according to their interfaces, and a fun, whimsical design by item, a French design firm, ensures that they-ll make a statement on your desktop. Since the cables are flat, they are easy to coil and to carry-you-ll never have to deal with another tangle of wires behind your desk or in your laptop bag! Each cable comes with with 24 adhesive labels, so you can customize your cables and always know which device is plugged in. It-s easy to find the interface you need. Our new range includes seven different cables: USB A to B; USB A to Mini B; USB A male to A female; FireWire 400 to 400; FireWire 400 to 800; FireWire 800 to 800; and eSATA to eSATA. Each cable is perfect for connecting your external devices, such as hard drives, CD/DVD writers, printers, cameras, and cell phones.

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LaCie 301343U 2TB Big Disk Quadra eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 Desktop Hard Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)Have had this for a month now and originally purchased to replace a 500GB LaCie drive (which works great but needed more capacity).The drive is VERY quiet, fast and to date reliable.This is my 3rd LaCie drive in 5 years and (knock on wood) I have not had any issues with the drives to date.

I use these primarily for my Macs.

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The LaCie Big Disk Quadra was created for professionals who expect high speed and large capacity. Fully loaded with all four leading interfaces - eSATA 3Gbits, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 - it offers complete universal compatibility with any Mac or PC. Comes with advanced backup software with disaster recovery: Genie Backup Manager Pro for Windows and Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac users. With two internal SATA disks and built-in hardware RAID 0, the Big Disk Quadra reaches impressively high speeds and offers enormous capacity. The eSATA 3Gbits interface delivers remarkably rapid burst transfer rates of up to 165MB/s**. You can even daisy-chain FireWire or iLink DV cameras via FireWire. Designed by Neil Poulton exclusively for LaCie, the Big Disk Quadra is fully engineered to integrate into your Mac or PC environment. Features versatile configurations such as vertical, horizontal, stacked with other drives or rack-mounted, to save you space. The glowing blue button on the front is the LaCie Shortcut Button, which can launch any backup or library application of your choosing in one push. The Big Disk Quadra-s fully aluminum, sturdy heat sink design provides 60% more surface area for naturally drawing heat away from the internal components to keep it cool and safe at all times. This advanced cooling system allows the Big Disk Quadra to be fanless for near-silent operation, enabling maximum peace and quiet in your work environment. Box Content: LaCie Big Disk Quadra, eSATA-to-eSATA cable, FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable, FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible), External power supply, Drive stand for upright use, Quick Install Guide, LaCie User Manual and Utilities: Genie Backup Manager Pro software with disaster recovery for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Intego Backup Manager Pro software with disaster recovery for Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5.

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Iomega UltraMax 500 GB USB 2.0/FireWire 400 Desktop External Hard Drive 33904 Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this hard drive about a week ago for Mac OS 10.5.2 Time Machine.The drive looks and works great.I own a Mac Pro so as you can see in the Amazon ad, this thing is like a "mini me" of the Mac Pro which I think is the coolest part of it.I have had no problems (yet) with this HD and I honestly do not see it happening.

Iomega has been around for so many years and I trust their products.There is indeed ONLY one drawback to this drive.When the drive is reading and writing, it could get a little loud.I don't think this would justify one less star because the hard drive itself works perfectly so far.The firewire 400 speed is just fine for Time Machine once per hour.

Apple's website has this drive for sale also and this drive has some great reviews there if you want to check out what some other people say about it.Bottom line, this drive rocks and I would recommend it to any Mac or even PC user out there.The look is just so nice.

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Manufacturer Product DescriptionWith USB and FireWire connection interfaces, the Iomega UltraMax Desktop Hard Drive 500GB ensures that your data can be accessed no matter where you take it. This drive provides an easy way to add 500GB of storage to a computer, it supports Firewire 400 and USB 2.0, and even has a stylish look that complements a Mac.
The Iomega UltraMax Desktop Hard Drive 500GB

An easy way to add 500GB of storage space to a computer.
Support for FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 for fast data transfer rates.
Stylish looks that complement a Mac.

The UltraMax drive matches the style of a Mac Pro. View larger. Large Storage Solution for your Mac®
The drive is a perfect complement for Macs as it has a sleek silver design that matches the Mac style and it is HFS+ preformatted to work right out of the box. It is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 and Time Machine. With 500GB of storage capacity, you'll be able to save up to 2,000,000 photos, 9,250 hours of music, or 750 hours of video. Speedy Performance with Wide Compatibility
The Iomega UltraMax hard drive supports FireWire and USB 2.0 for compatibility and transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. The drive features two FireWire 400 ports and one USB 2.0 port. The drive will also work with PCs but will need to be reformatted (instructions included). The Iomega UltraMax Desktop Hard Drive 500GB is backed by a 1-year warranty. What's in the Box
Iomega Desktop Hard Drive, FireWire 400 (1394a) cable, USB 1.1/2.0 cable, power cord, power supply, Solutions CD with user manual, and quick install guide.

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Iomega MiniMax FireWire 800/USB 2.0 1TB Desktop External Hard Drive 34937 (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)It has been the best purchase for a hard drive I've ever had. The main reason why I wanted to go for minimax is because I wanted a stackable hd for my Apple Minimac. Moreover I have a huge library of music and video files which I have been collecting for several years. Thankfully I havenot lost any of it. I did come across a few options from Seagate and Western Digital and also used them earlier. I wanted to try out the Iomega hard drive because some of my gadget-crazy friends had this. They do not select a hometheater or a flash drive or a hard drive in a frenzy. So on their recommendation, I went in for iomega minimax hard drive. I am happy that I am enjoying the huge space of 1 TB available to store all my media files. And it looks good than it does in the images. To begin with, I dint even have an initializing trouble - it installed easy and far quieter compared to most other hard drives I have ever used. That's indeed some relief to my ears and to those in the same room! With 3 USB ports I cant ask for more. Even as I use two of them at a time, I still have one left. With Firewire 800, the speeds are just right for a 1 TB version. Because of additional space, am also using it to store some professional data which I may need for quick reference when working from my home. The icing on the cake is the price. I am extremely happy that it comes with an easy cost tag. I mean I doubt if I can get a lower price with these functionalities intact!

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The Iomega MiniMax Desktop Hard Drive adds stackable storage for your Apple Mac mini! You can also share drive access using the Mac mini with Snow Leopard (Apple products sold separately). The MiniMax includes 2 fast FireWire 800 interfaces, a USB 2.0 hub, plus a FireWire 400 to 800 cable. With multiple interfaces you can easily add other peripherals like a printer or other external storage. Up to 2TB of capacity with HFS+ format allows you to easily save all your music, photos, and videos. Complete software suite that includes Iomega QuikProtect, Trend Micro Smart Surfing for Mac (12 month subscription), and MozyHome Online Backup service (2 GB free) - all free via easy download. The MiniMax also comes with a three year warranty with product registration.

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