LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301009 120 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Disk

by LaCie

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CSXP1Q
• Item model number: 301009
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description The LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301009 120 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Disk is built to survive the harsh elements of the real world. This durable, portable storage drive offers 120 GB of storage with a high-speed USB 2.0 interface, and is built with a rugged, drop-resistant aluminum alloy shell and a shock-resistant rubber bumper.

The LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 120 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Disk offers: Rugged drop \-resistant and shock-resistant enclosure. Power from the USB bus so no extra adapter is required. 120 GB of disk space; 5400 rpm spin rate and 8 MB of cache for maximum drive performance. Driver-less operation for simple set up.

USB bus-power means no extra power adapter to carry. View larger.

World-renowned designer Neil Poulton is responsible for the stunning look. View larger.

Ultra-Portable Data Shuttle
If you travel a lot with your data, the Rugged All-Terrain is the drive is for you. Perfect for users who need backup, storage and large-volume exchange for office files, photos, music and even video clips, the Rugged All-Terrain is USB bus-powered, which means that it uses the power of the connected computer to operate and doesn't require an additional AC adapter or power cord.

The Rugged All-Terrain offers the cross-platform convenience of high-speed USB 2.0 interface and is USB 1.1 backward compatible. With its driver-free and plug-and-play functionality, exchanging data between Macs and PCs is as easy as it gets--simply plug it into any computer with a USB port and you're ready to go. (The Rugged All-Terrain requires no extra drivers for Windows XP/2000/Vista and Mac OS X operating systems.) It even comes with a power-sharing cable for low-powered USB hubs and computers.

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. Measuring a mere 3.5 x 1 x 5.7 inches (WxHxD) and weighing less than nine ounces, the Rugged All-Terrain is designed to travel and will fit easily in your briefcase or backpack. Take it with you on business trips and vacations, or use it for transferring files from one desktop computer to another.

Included with the drive are LaCie software bundles to enhance its performance and functionality, including LaCie's 1-Click Backup Software (for Mac and PC) and SilverKeeper Backup Software (Mac).

Mobile, All-Terrain Protection
Designed exclusively for LaCie by world-renowned designer Neil Poulton, the Rugged All-Terrain is built like an off-road vehicle, ready to withstand the bumps and bruises of your travels. Its unique, scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper make it especially

The Rugged All-Terrain withstands bumps and shocks to keep your data safe and secure.

resistant to harsh elements. In fact, the drive is designed to withstand vertical drops of up to 35 inches while in non-operating mode. (Dropping the drive while it's in operation, however, could cause damage, so be careful!)

For additional styling points, the Rugged All-Terrain can be outfitted with additional colorful bumpers that will keep your drive protected. Easy-to-change and durable once on, they are made of the same quality rubber as the original bright orange Rugged sleeve. The optional set of three additional bumpers, which is sold seperately, includes green-grey, blue-grey and black bumpers.

The LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Portable Hard Drive is backed by a 2-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 differentiated its products through original designs and leading-edge technology.

What's in the Box
LaCie Rugged Hard Disk, high-speed USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible), USB power-sharing cable, quick install guide, user's manual, LaCie 1-Click Backup Software (Windows/Mac), LaCie SilverKeeper Backup Software (Mac), and LaCie Silverlining Software (Windows/Mac).

Optional bumpers let you easily change the look of your Rugged All-Terrain.

Product Description

To survive in the real world, your data needs the protection of the LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive. The exclusive creation of world-renown designer Neil Poulton, this durable, portable storage solution offers a hi-speed USB 2.0 interface connection. Simply plug it into any PC or Mac with a USB port for backup, archiving and large data exchange anywhere. Its unique scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper make the LaCie Rugged Hard Drive especially resistant to harsh elements for extra protection along the road of your adventures.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looks good and runs great, December 21, 2007

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Robert "Robin" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301009 120 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Disk (Personal Computers)

I bought this little hard drive in September for my senior design project which was expected to require portable storage for a large number of videos and photographs. I ended up using it for a lot more than just that one class and have definitely gotten my money's worth out of it over the course of this past semester.

The drive is compact and has one USB 2.0 port and an additional USB port for powering the device should you wish to connect to a computer that does not have USB 2.0 power sharing ports. The necessary cables are included with the drive. The orange rubber "bumper" is very shock absorbant and is removable with one face that is open to allow access to the ports. The user can remove the orange rubber "bumper" and put it back on such that the ports are covered up. This is very useful when transporting the drive around campus as the weather in east Tennessee is very unpredictable. Also, my backpack can get rather messy, so I appreciated the ability to better protect the ports.

The drive does run hot sometimes, but that's to be expected as it does not have a fan to keep cool. It's held up very well, and there was no indication that it suffered any damage the one time I accidentally dropped it in the computer lab, not even a scratch in the plastic casing. I've been very impressed with it so far and intend to continue using it for a very long time.

Lastly, I don't know what to make of the reviewer who mentioned it ruining his firewire port when he plugged it in because this drive only has a USB 2.0 port and the additional "power USB" port.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Service - good hard drive, March 10, 2008

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Sara Langford "grad girl" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301009 120 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Disk (Personal Computers)

The hard drive is quite nice. My husband is very rough on things so we love the protective casing. Also, the hard drive came right away after I ordered it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Hard Drive, April 20, 2008

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Amy Provine "amy p." (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301009 120 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Disk (Personal Computers)

This seems to be a great external hard drive. It is small and quiet.