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LaCie Little Disk 320 GB FW 400 / USB 2.0 Hard Drive, design by Sam Hecht

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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)


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Technical Details

  • Stylish portable 320 GB hard drive designed by Sam Hecht
  • Integrated USB 2.0 connector with bus power
  • Two FireWire 400 connections
  • Measures 3.19 x 0.71 x 5.08 inches (WxHxD); backed by a 2-year warranty
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 3.5 x 1 inches ; 8 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0012IJX7K
  • Item model number: 301830
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: January 11, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Amazon.com Product Description REVIEW: The LaCie 301830 Little Disk 320 GB FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive, design by Sam Hecht, is a stylish, compact, portable storage drive that offers plug-and-play simplicity and 320 GB of storage. It features both an integrated USB 2.0 cable for ultra convenience, and two FireWire 400 ports for added versatility and speed.

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The LaCie Little Disk Portable Hard Drive offers:
  • Stunning design by Sam Hecht.
  • Power from the USB or FireWire bus for superior portability.
  • Integrated USB cable, with no extra cables to carry around.
  • 320 GB of disc space; 5400 RPM and 8 MB of cache for maximum drive performance.
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LaCie 301830 Little Disk 320 GB FireWire 400 and USB 2.0

The LaCie Shortcut Button can be set to launch the backup software or any other program.
LaCie 301830 Little Disk 320 GB FireWire 400 and USB 2.0

Sam Hecht designed this sleek, beautifully styled drive. View larger.
LaCie 301830 Little Disk 320 GB FireWire 400 and USB 2.0

Hidden inside the cap is an integrated USB cable and two FireWire ports. View larger.
Portable, Convenient Data Shuttle
The LaCie Little Disk features both FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 connections, giving you maximum versatility and compatibility wherever you go. The USB 2.0 connection works with nearly all computers, and the LaCie Little Disk makes it especially easy because the USB cable is integrated into the drive, so it can't be lost or forgotten. The Little Disk is also USB bus-powered, so you don't need to carry around a cumbersome power supply; just bring the drive with you and it will power off whatever computer you connect it to. The drive's USB 2.0 offers an interface transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps, and up to 34MB/s burst speed. An optional USB extension cable is included if you need a longer cable than the one that's built in.

FireWire 400 offers speeds of up to 400Mbps interface transfer rate and 41MB/s burst transfer speed. Like the USB connection, power is carried in the FireWire bus itself, so no power supply is needed. The Little Disk also includes two FireWire connectors, allowing you can daisy-chain additional devices if you'd like. The disk itself features a spin speed of 5400 RPM or greater and an 8 MB or larger cache, giving you outstanding performance.

LaCie Software Bundle Included
Included with the Little Disk are LaCie software bundles to enhance its performance and functionality. LaCieSync: Synchronization and Encryption Software allows you to transport your important data with you safely. Just plug the Mobile Disk into any PC to access and modify your files or emails, and the software will sync your updated changes back to your office or home computer. And for added security, your data is protected by 128-bit encryption (Windows only). The drive also includes LaCie's 1-Click Backup Software (for Mac and PC) and SilverKeeper Backup Software (Mac).

In addition to its highly portable features, the Little Disk is also incredibly simple to operate. With plug-and-play functionality, the Little Disk can be installed by simply plugging it into your computer. It comes preformatted, so it can be used across multiple platforms and it's conveniently driver-free. Just plug the Little Disk into any computer to access and modify your files, emails (Microsoft Outlook) or personal settings, and it will sync updated data back to your computer quickly and securely with AES 128-bit encryption (Windows only).

Shortcut Button for Simple Backup
LaCie makes things even easier by letting you launch the backup software, the synchronization software, or any application or document you want by pushing the LaCie Shortcut Button on the front of the drive. Setup is a cinch -- just install the software and set up the button action.

Designed by Sam Hecht
The Little Disk features an exclusive design by Sam Hecht, an award winning UK-based industrial designer. The internationally-acclaimed Hecht studied industrial design at the Royal College of Art in London and has designed for many leading technology companies, including Epson, Muji Japan, Panasonic and others.

The Little Disk features an elegant high-gloss, black finish with clean, simple lines. It comes with a removable protective cap that will protect the disk in your travels. Its thin, lightweight and compact form (the Little Disk measures a mere 3.19 x 5.08 x 0.71 inches and weighs less than seven ounces) allows you to easily take your photo album, MP3 library and important data wherever you go.


The LaCie Little Disk is Mac and PC compatible and is backed by a 2-year manufacturer's 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 differentiated its products through original designs and leading-edge technology.

What's in the Box
LaCie Little Disk, USB extension cable, USB power-sharing cable, FireWire 6-to-6 pin cable, quick install guide, user's manual, LaCieSync: Synchronization & Encryption Software (Windows), LaCie 1-Click Backup Software (Windows/Mac), LaCie SilverKeeper Backup Software (Mac), and carrying case.

Product Description

LaCie¿s 320GB Little Disk designed by the world famous designer Sam Hecht is convenient for taking with you thanks to its thin, lightweight, and compact form. Carry your photo album, MP3 library and all your home/office files on this small mobile hard drive. Bundled with LaCieSync: Synchronization & Encryption Software (for Windows users), you can bring your important data with you safely. Just plug the drive into any PC to access and modify your files, emails (Microsoft Outlook) or personal settings and will sync your updated data back to your office or home computer. For added security, your critical data is protected by AES 128-bit encryption. This drive is extremely easy to use. With 2 FireWire ports and a built-in USB cable, this convenient data shuttle can be used with almost any desktop or laptop computer. This drive is conveniently driver -free and pre-formatted for cross platform use. Launch LaCie software or document of your choice by pushing the LaCie Shortcut Button on the drive. Instantly backup work files with the LaCie '1-Click' Backup Software. The integrated, extractable USB cable pulls out and retracts so it can never be lost or forgotten. An optional USB extension cable is also included. Box Includes: LaCie Little Disk designed by Sam Hecht, USB extension cable, USB power-sharing cable (for computer with a low powered USB port), FireWire 6-to-6 pin cable, Quick Install Guide, User Manual, LaCieSync: Synchronization & Encryption Software (Windows), LaCie '1-Click' Backup Software (Windows/Mac), LaCie SilverKeeper Backup Software (Mac), Carrying case, Removable protective cap.

 

Customer Reviews

22 Reviews
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Average Customer Review
3.9 out of 5 stars (22 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Little HD around!, April 18, 2008
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C. Hutson (Los Angeles, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie Little Disk 320 GB FW 400 / USB 2.0 Hard Drive, design by Sam Hecht (Personal Computers)
I'm quite taken with the portability and size (320GB!) of this hard drive. I'm always on the go with work and need to bring all my files with me. I also love to have my media (including music, movies and TV shows) with me in case I want to watch or exchange with friends. Transfer speeds are above average and very solid. It's easy to plug in and get going with no hassle and you get a choice of a built in USB (VERY CONVENIENT) or firewire. It works flawlessly and quickly with my iTunes and streams great with my Apple TV. It's the best portable hard drive around.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The LaCie Little Disk, April 1, 2008
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James L. Rucker (Worthington, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This was one of the best purchases I have made in quite a while. The FireWire capability let me create a bootable backup disk for my Mac. This was not possible with only a USB type HD. And it doesn't require additional power. The FireWire port supplies all the power necessary. No software was required either to get up and running. And no kinks whatsoever.

So this was the perfect purchase for me.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars I think I got a lemon., August 13, 2008
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Johanna (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
Seeing as how all the reviews prior to mine are 4 and 5 stars, I must have had bad luck with the particular Little Disk that I bought less than a week ago.

I was very excited because of how small and beautiful it is. Everything transferred from my other external hard drive with no problem, the FireWire made it super fast, so far so good.

Then, the disk lost its connection with my Macbook because the FireWire cord is so short and the disk itself is so small; it slipped out of my hands by accident. I got the "device removal warning" and grimaced, but figured I would be okay. Nope. All of my LaCie data was corrupt and I had to repair the disk, erase everything, and re-transfer from my older external. From then, everything started working again.

Then two nights ago, I connected my year-old iPod to "erase and sync" with my new library (my Macbook is new too). After a few seconds, I got an error message saying that my iPod "could not be read from or written to." Since the "erase" had been done before the "sync," I now had an empty iPod that couldn't be written to (essentially, a paperweight). I restored my iPod twice and frantically searched Mac forums + support pages; I tried every one of the 10 to 20 solutions to fix possible reasons for this error. No luck.

Finally, this morning I took everything (iPod, Macbook, LaCie Little Disk) to the Genius Bar at Apple and we figured out eventually that it was the LaCie drive that was the problem (songs were transferred to my iPod with no problem from an Apple Store computer, and from my own Macbook's internal hard drive). Either the iPod (or iPod's software) wasn't compatible with the LaCie's (or its software); the USB connections weren't compatible (I tried both USB ports and FireWire on the LaCie), or something else.

Needless to say, I have to return this thing tomorrow (after backing my data up again) and buy a different drive (& start all over again). Not happy.
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