LaCie 40GB Mobile External Hard Drive 5400RPM (300802)

by LaCie

Product Details

Data Sheet [714kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 3 x 0.7 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009RKL5I
• Item model number: 300802
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 30, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Made with a durable exterior to withstand life on the go, this stylish, compact drive lets you safely travel with your data, including MP3s, audio tracks and photos. Since this portable drive is USB bus-powered, no cumbersome AC adapter is required. There is also no software to configure on Windows 2000, Windows XP and Mac OS X because it’s driver-free. With plug and play convenience, it’s preformatted for immediate use on PC or Mac.

Features and Benefits

• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface
• Powered by USB bus--no adapter needed
• Driver-free--no software to configure
• Plug and play – preformatted for immediate use
• Designed by F.A. Porsche

Product Description

Impressive in detail and design, Streamline contem

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Requires 2 USB Ports on a G4 PowerBook, January 5, 2006

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Brennan Murphey "epsilon" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie 40GB Mobile External Hard Drive 5400RPM (300802) (Personal Computers)

I thought this drive would be great, until I tried using it on my G4 PowerBook and found that it needs not one, but all TWO USB ports to work! And what's worse, if you plug either of the drive cables into a non-powered hub on either port, it still won't work! In other words, you cannot use this drive and have an extra USB port unless you have a hub with a power adapter! This severely limits the use of this drive in mobile applications.

Definitely DO NOT buy it if you plan to use it for mobile applications where there is no power and another USB port is needed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for PC, August 21, 2006

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Ploy (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LaCie 40GB Mobile External Hard Drive 5400RPM (300802) (Personal Computers)

I'm a PC user and it works really great for me.
I've been used it for year. I don't have any problem.

There's one thing. Sometime it does work on Mac and sometime it doesn't. I don't really know the reason.

Powerbook G4 12" - work!
Powerbook G4 15.4" - no!
G5 - work!

I hope this helps you decide. :)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Liked it, wished it lasted more than 6 months beyond warranty, February 4, 2007

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Kevin Butler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie 40GB Mobile External Hard Drive 5400RPM (300802) (Personal Computers)

Bought it, liked the drive - clean, small deseign. Worked off one USB port on every computer (PC) I tried it on - never needed the second "USB Power" cable. Naturally would have liked it to have a larger capacity.

The drive stopped working less than 6 months after the 1-year warranty. Doesn't look like there's a way to get the drive out without damaging the case.

Talking to tech support now - glad I bought it w/ a credit card that extends the manufacturer's warranty.