LaCie 301439U 640GB Little Big Disk Quadra Hard Drive

by LaCie

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.6 x 3.3 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001E40O34
• Item model number: 301439U
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Faster and more compact than most desktop hard disks, the LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra 640 GB External Hard Drive is a small, lightweight, and portable powerhouse. Featuring built-in RAID 0 and a drive with a 7200 rpm rotation speed for outstanding performance and four interfaces that allow you to connect to virtually any system, the Little Big Disk Quadra offers cross-platform compatibility with any PC or Mac and unrivaled burst transfer rates. Its exclusive design by Neil Poulton offers a unique, sturdy, all-aluminum heat sink body that dissipates heat without a fan for silent operation and superior reliability.

The Little Big Disk Quadra 640 GB offers: 640 GB of disk space. Drive with 7200 RPM rotational speed for outstanding performance. Built-in RAID 0 for outstanding performance. USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, and eSATA connections.

The compact, stylish Little Big Disk was designed by Neil Poulton. View larger.

Fast Drive is Ideal for Multimedia
The Little Big Disk Quadra 640 GB features a drive that has a 7200 rpm rotation speed. Compared to 5400 rpm drives, the Little Big Disk Quadra 640 GB offers faster throughput and performance that makes it ideal for speed-critical work such as editing sound, video, and other multimedia. In addition to this fast 640 GB version, the Little Big Disk Quadra also comes in 500 GB and 1 TB capacities (both with regular 5400 rpm disks).

Four Interfaces to Ensure System Compatibility
The drive features USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, and eSATA interfaces, ensuring universal compatibility with any Mac or PC. USB 2.0 offers up to a 480-Mbps transfer rate, while eSATA provides superior transfer speeds of up to 1,500 Mbps. And the two FireWire ports let you daisy-chain a second drive easily. For speed-critical work such as video editing, eSATA provides the performance you need to work directly onto the drive, while the other interfaces ensure that you'll be able to connect your drive to any computer no matter where you are, and access your files.

1. The compact size makes for great portability. 2. USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, and eSATA connections are all available.

Compact for Easy File Transfer
Take the Little Big Disk Quadra where you need it most; the small size makes it easy to move your files from work to home or transfer them between different machines in your house. The large, 640 GB capacity makes it perfect for holding and transporting large multimedia files. If you purchase multiple drives, they can be set to RAID 1 for data redundancy and protection or RAID 0 for even greater speed.

Smart, Elegant Design
Styled by renowned product designer Neil Poulton exclusively for LaCie, the Little Big Disk Quadra has an appealing look that's as much about function as form. The durable, lightweight aluminum casing offers excellent heat dissipation and added strength. The drive's detachable stand can be placed vertically or horizontally to save you space.

Measuring a slim 1.6 x 3.3 x 5.5 inches (WxHxD) and weighing 1.4 pounds, the drive is compact enough to fit inside your briefcase for those times you need to transfer files between work and home.

Works with Windows and Macs
The Little Big Disk Quadra is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS 10.2.8 and higher. It is bootable when using either FireWire or eSATA. It is also compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and Time Machine.

EMC Retrospect Express Backup Software Included
Included with the drive is EMC Retrospect Express backup software for both Windows and Mac, making backup a breeze. You'll also get LaCie One-Click backup software (for PC or Mac) and SilverKeeper Software for automatic backup and file verification (for Mac).

The LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra 640 GB Hard Drive is backed by a three-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 distinguished its products through original designs and leading-edge technology.

What's in the Box
LaCie 640 GB hard disk, eSATA-to-eSATA cable, FireWire 800 (nine-pin) cable, USB 2.0 cable, external power supply, drive stand, LaCie utilities CD-ROM, SilverKeeper and One-Click backup software, EMC Retrospect Express software, LaCie Setup Assistant (preloaded on disk), and quick-install guide.

Product Description

This one-of-a-kind FireWire bus-powered innovation offers daisy-chaining directly to digital video cameras, and bootability via FireWire (Mac) or eSATA (Windows). Now you can get convenient portable data storage without sacrificing high-speed performance. Connect the Little Big Disk Quadra via eSATA or FireWire 800 for astoundingly fast burst transfer rates up to 30% higher than conventional desktop hard disks. This quadruple interface hard disk comes with eSATA 3Gbits, 2 x FireWire 800 (6-pin FireWire 400 adapter included) and USB 2.0 connections for complete compatibility with any PC or Mac computer. Installation and formatting is easy for all users thanks to the included LaCie Setup Assistant. The bundled advanced backup and restoration software EMC Retrospect Express helps you easily save your multiple projects. The Little Big Disk Quadra is fully plug and play with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and Windows Vista. For maximum performance with minimum dimensions, the Little Big Disk Quadra is the perfect compact, portable powerhouse. About 60 percent lighter than desktop hard disks, this small storage solution easily travels with you anywhere. With unsurpassed capacity for a mobile hard disk, it provides ample storage for transporting tons of files between home and office. The world-renowned designer Neil Poulton ¿ the creator of our award-winning d2 range ¿ designed the distinctive Little Big Disk Quadra exclusively for LaCie. Thanks to its unique,fanless cooling system, it is the quietest hard disk for its capacity, making it ideal for AV professionals.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome drive, September 9, 2008

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GadgetMaven "oleo63" (Maine USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LaCie 301317U Little Big Disk Quadra 500GB eSATA/Firewire400/Firewire800/USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Aluminum) (Personal Computers)

This drive has now been in use for several months as backup for my system. The Little Big Disk Quadra's small physical size, holding 500 GB disk space, is perfect for my needs, and works so well I ordered another for off-site storage.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Capable Drive in a Small Package, August 14, 2008

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J. Brinkworth MD (Oklahoma City, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie 301317U Little Big Disk Quadra 500GB eSATA/Firewire400/Firewire800/USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Aluminum) (Personal Computers)

I am using this drive as an eSATA backup for an office PC with critical files using Norton Ghost v14. Daily and system backups are speedy and painless. Wish the supplied eSATA cable was longer. Setup was a no-brainer.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good drive, poor power supply., April 26, 2010

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Laplace Transform "Laplace Transform" (Baltimore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LaCie 301317U Little Big Disk Quadra 500GB eSATA/Firewire400/Firewire800/USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Aluminum) (Personal Computers)

I've used a number of LaCie drives over the years. The drives have proven reliable. The power supplies less so. The customer service, mediocre.

I had two 500GB Big Disks in service and both of their power supplies failed. It took a while to identify the problem, at first I thought I was sunk with two drives out of commission. I have everything on a 1500 AMP UPS, it's a backup and power conditioner, so I know that wasn't the problem. The drives would power up, but the light would flash and my computers would never recognize the drives. Eventually I found some postings on the net about power supply failures with those symptoms.

After several calls and emails I found somebody at LaCie who sent me replacement power supplies even through the ones I had were out of warranty. LaCie does not recognize their failure as a common problem, so they have not issued a recall or extended the warranty. However, there are dozens of people complaining about it on various sites.

Upon receipt of the two replacements, one failed within two weeks. Same issues as before. They were slightly different bricks, bigger, but same cords. The other has been working fine for about 4 months, and I'm going to return the broken one while it's under warranty for a replacement.

All in all, I like LaCie drives but the power supply issue would keep me from buying another. Depending on the importance of what you're storing on the drives, I would say these are a good buy but beware or at least be prepared to not have access for a week while you wait for a power supply replacement.

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