LaCie Rugged Mini

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LaCie Rugged Mini

The Smallest Member of the Rugged Family With its iconic orange design and secure form factor, the Rugged has been one of our most popular hard drives. With the Rugged Mini, we've shrunk the Rugged, and added tons of new features, making it a solid investment for on-the-go data transport.

Maximum Reliability

The LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk shares features with our popular Rugged Hard Disk, like shock resistance, drop resistance, and a rubber sleeve for added protection. But with the Rugged Mini, we've gone a step further: it's also rain-resistant, and pressure-resistant-you can drive over it with a 1-ton car, and it still works! Its small size makes it perfect to take with you wherever you go, and its Rugged exterior provides protection against accidental drops, shock, or pressure.

The Speed of USB 3.0

With the Rugged Mini, you've got the speed of USB 3.0, and full backward compatibility with USB 2.0, meaning that you can use it on almost any computer. You can transfer a 700MB video file in less than 7 seconds with USB 3.0, compared to 25 seconds with USB 2.0.* Additionally, you can use the LaCie Mac® USB 3.0 Driver to improve data transfer speed on your Mac (up to a 30% performance increase compared to FireWire 800).

LaCie Private-Public

The Rugged Mini doesn't just keep your data safe from external forces-it also protects against intrusion. With secure password protection software built-in, it's easy to make sure that your files are secure and protected, no matter where you go. You can even access your password-protected files using any computer, ensuring complete data mobility-and complete data safety.

Interface :

USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0-compatible)

Rotational Speed (rpm) :

5400 for item #'s 301555 and 301558

7200 for item # 301556

Interface Transfer Rate :

USB 3.0: up to 5Gb/s

USB 2.0: up to 480Mb/s

Maximum Drop Height :

1.2 m / 47.2 in. in non-operating mode (dropping is not recommended in operating mode)

Size :

500GB: 86 x 135 x 19 mm / 3.4 x 5.3 x 0.75 in.

1TB: 89 x 139.5 x 25 mm / 3.5 x 5.5 x 0.98 in.

Weight :

500GB: 240 g / 8.5 oz.

1TB: 300g / 10.6 oz

System Requirements :

Computer with a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port^

High-speed Internet for online storage

Latest version of Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS® X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7

Minimum free disk space:

600MB recommended

For USB 3.0 Mac compatibility:

Mac Pro with LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (requires available PCI Express slot)

MacBook® Pro with LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 (requires available ExpressCard/34 slot)

Check www.lacie.com/usb3mac for adapter compatibility and the USB 3.0 Mac driver

Box Content :

LaCie Rugged Mini USB 3.0 Hard Disk

USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible)

Quick Install Guide

Complete Software suite: Pr (preloaded: Private-Public, Backup Assistant, Eco-Mode, Wuala Secure Online Storage

Comments :

*Transfer rates vary from one computer to another and may vary slightly from one drive to another.

**1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less).

***Capacity availability varies from region to region. Please visit www.lacie.com for up-to-date information.

For optimal performance, the drive must be connected to a USB 3.0 host port.

Warranty : 2-Year Limited Warranty

LaCie Part numbers:

301555 LaCie Rugged Mini Disk USB 3.0 500GB

301556 LaCie Rugged Mini Disk USB 3.0 500GB (7200rpm)

301558 LaCie Rugged Mini Disk USB 3.0 1TB

9000193 LaCie Rugged Mini Disk USB 3.0 1.5TB