- Integrated, extractable USB cable
- Removable protective cap
- USB powered
- Plug and Play
- Driver-free
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The LaCie 301841 Little Disk 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive, designed exclusively for LaCie by Sam Hecht, is a stylish, compact, portable storage drive that offers plug-and-play simplicity and 500 GB of storage. Just plug the integrated USB 2.0 cable into any laptop or desktop with a USB port and you're ready to back up your computer files or access your data, music, photos and video files.
Portable, Convenient Data Shuttle
The LaCie Little Disk works without the need for a cable or cumbersome power supply because it's USB 2.0 powered. That means it powers off your computer's USB port, making it an ideal travel companion and the perfect way to transfer files between your work and home computer. The integrated, extractable USB cable pulls out and retracts, so it can never be lost or forgotten. And in case your computer configuration requires a longer cable, an optional USB extension cable is also included.
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.
When you sign up for the service, software is added to your computer that looks for new and changed files to update. The service is completely automated and only backs up new and modified files when your computer is idle, so you don't have to do a thing, and your computer's performance will never be affected.
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 Sam Hecht designed this sleek, beautifully styled drive. View larger. |
The LaCie Little Disk works without the need for a cable or cumbersome power supply because it's USB 2.0 powered. That means it powers off your computer's USB port, making it an ideal travel companion and the perfect way to transfer files between your work and home computer. The integrated, extractable USB cable pulls out and retracts, so it can never be lost or forgotten. And in case your computer configuration requires a longer cable, an optional USB extension cable is also included.
The drive features a spin speed of 5400 RPM, an 8 MB cache, and a transfer rate of up to up to 480 Mbits per second. 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's existing USB port. 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).
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.
 Hidden beneath the cap is a built-in USB cable. View larger. |
Free One-Year Unlimited Backup Service
With the purchase of this LaCie Hard Disk, you will also receive a full year of LaCie's Online Backup service. With this service, the data that you store on your computer will be encrypted twice and uploaded to the offsite data center where they will remain encrypted, maintaining your privacy.
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This service lets you upload an unlimited amount of photos, music, video, and documents for a full year. After that you can continue with the service for a low monthly fee. This is LaCie's way of ensuring that should anything happen to your Hard Disk -- should it get stolen or damaged, for instance -- your invaluable data will remain completely protected and accessible.
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, quick install guide, user manual, LaCieSync: Synchronization & Encryption Software (Windows), LaCie 1-Click Backup Software (Windows/Mac), LaCie SilverKeeper Backup Software (Mac), and carrying case.
Product Description
The LaCie 500GB Little Disk, Design by Sam Hecht is very convenient to bring with you thanks to its thin, lightweight, compact form. Designed exclusively for LaCie, it has a high-gloss, black elegance with clean, simple lines and comes with a removable cap for added protection. The LaCie Little Disk, Design by Sam Hecht easily works without the need for a cable or cumbersome power supply because it’s USB 2.0 powered. It’s a great way to back up, archive and exchange files whether you’re at home, at the office or traveling. The integrated, extractable USB cable pulls out and retracts so it can never be lost or forgotten. In case your computer configuration requires a longer cable, an optional USB extension cable is also included. The bundled LaCieSync: Synchronization & Encryption Software allows you to bring your important data with you safely. Just plug the Little Disk into any PC to access and modify your files, emails (Microsoft Outlook) or personal settings and it will sync your updated data back to your office or home computer. For added security, your data is protected by AES 128-bit encryption (Windows only). It also comes with LaCie ‘1-Click’ Backup Software (Mac & PC) and SilverKeeper Backup Software (Mac). Just plug the integrated USB 2.0 cable into any laptop or desktop with a USB port and begin to use it. It comes preformatted so it can be used across multiple platforms and it’s conveniently driver-free. System Requirements: PC or Mac with USB 2.0 Interface, Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Mac OS X 10.3 or higher, Pentium II 350MHz processor or greater/G3 or Intel processor or greater, 32 MB RAM minimum, Internet connection for software and documentation updates. Box Contents: LaCie Little Disk, USB extension cable, USB powersharing cable, Quick Install Guide, User Manual, LaCieSync: Synchronization and Encryption Software, LaCie 1-Click Backup Software, LaCie SilverKeeper Backup Software (Mac), Carrying Case.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
BEware! Poor design. Worst Customer Service.,
This review is from: LaCie 500 GB Little Disk USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive Designed by Sam Hecht 301841N (Personal Computers)
Now i know why so many savvy shoppers avoid this brand like the plague. If your Lacie drive gives you problems, don't expect to talk to a live customer service rep or to have the issue resolved with expediency or at all. Rather you will be relegated to the utter inefficiency of their 'service ticket web site' which seems to be the equivalent of no service at all. This little drive seemed to perform fine until just under the 1 year mark and now it disconnects on its own, in the middle of performing back ups. You can reformat the drive and start again, as I did, but even that won't solve the problem. At lacie, they put the onus on the customer to prove that they are actually having a problem vs. offering efficient ways to assess the issue and fix their defective products. My seagate gives me no problems and i was able to call customer service and ask a REAL LIVE person questions when issues re: set up arose. Easy. Done. No problems. Lacie on the other hand, via their ridiculous web service site told me that the small, internal cable on this drive may simply stop functioning properly as the item ages and that i would need to use the longer cable that came with the drive in order to power it properly from now on. Who sells a product that works as claimed for a year and then is happy to suggest to the customer that they should be content with losing functionality less than a year into warranty due to the product's own faulty design? Yes ladies and gentleman, it's Lacie. At Lacie, they will require you to write back and forth with a 'tech' on their web forum, endlessly and that tech will claim to want to solve the problem but will ignore the information you supply as well as the requests to have the unit assessed and serviced. They will not offer to take it back in order to test it etc, until you become so frustrated with their endless web-service-ticket-yadayada that you decide that dealing with the problem is more trouble than it is worth and demand that they take responsibility for their product.I bought this drive because it is necessary for me to carry multiple camera cables, batteries, hard drives, etc. And I wanted something as compact and cable free as possible. A great idea, but this product falls far short of the mark. I'm not confident storing valuable data on these drives...especially when lacie's customer service is subpar and does not inspire confidence in any way. In an age when tech products come so cheap, and the web has leveled the playing field for competitive pricing, it is really customer service that sets a company apart. (assuming that the products are comparable and equally reliable....not sure that applies to lacie...). I'd say, if lacie keeps doing business like this, it's tough to imagine how they'll hold onto customers.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
lacie tech support = ass,
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This review is from: LaCie 500 GB Little Disk USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive Designed by Sam Hecht 301841N (Personal Computers)
I am returning the 500 gb rugged today .I would not recommend to anyone but enemies buying any lacie product at this point .Tech support is like talking to a wall thru emails .The wall pretty much ignores your actual questions and gives you vaugue generalized answers that dont deal with your problem .I would like to think that I could make a difference by not buying lacie .Maybe if enough people stopped buying lacie they would listen .But If their was a difference made instead of changing their policy Im afraid Obama would just bail them out so they could just continue their dismal way of supporting their products
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
light and portable,
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This review is from: LaCie 500 GB Little Disk USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive Designed by Sam Hecht 301841N (Personal Computers)
I've had LaCie for a couple months now. It was pretty easy to install for me for my mac - just follow the instructions online to format for mac. love the built-in usb cord, main reason why i got it. i hate having cords everywhere. it works great with my time machine on mac. so light and portable.
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