LaCie Little Disk 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive, Design by Sam Hecht 301841
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Manufacturer: LacieAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: 301841
Product features:
- 500 GB USB external hard disk features stunning design by Sam Hecht
- USB 2.0 cable is built-in so you will never be caught without one
- Gets power from the USB bus so no power adapters are required
- Includes one-year online backup service providing unlimited off-site backup storage
- Measures 3.19 x 0.71 x 5.08 inches (WxHxD); backed by a 2-year warranty
- Windows Live OneCare 2.0 (Up to 3 Users)
- Norton Antivirus 2010 1-User [OLD VERSION]
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Standard [OLD VERSION]
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of LaCie Little Disk 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive, Design by Sam Hecht 301841
Customer Review: Cost impacts performance
Summary: 3 Stars
Often times I need to offload my media shoots in the field. Whether video, voice/music recordings, or RAW camera image, this 500GB drive is an excellent companion to my laptop. It's small footprint makes it easy to transport, and it's low price makes it much more affordable than carrying around spare flash media. Additionally, this clever design includes a built-in USB cable which makes it the most practical portable on the market today.
Unfortunately those things that make it practical also make it weak. It's small footprint and low price have meant certain material compromises. For instance ... I've had to add silicon bumpers as feet to absorb travel shock. It has a very narrow tolerance for absorbing any impact on it's own. Furthermore, the voltage seems finicky on my new MBP (Mac Book Pro). The drive requires an additional power adapter if I plug it into a passive USB hub -- like a keyboard attached to the laptop -- or a third party hub. Fortunately, it has a power plug to help with this thirst -- an advantage over some of the other competing portable hard drive products.
LaCie was not very helpful publishing information as to what external power adapter was required. However, they will gladly sell you one. I've had success using a 120-240vAC 50/60Hz to 5vDC 2 amp adapter -- but your voltage may vary. This caveat may be unnecessary if you will have a spare USB port on your computer.
In summary, this small drive is a cost-effective bridge to get your data in and out of the field from or to a safer storage device. As long as it isn't treated as primary backup or storage, and you're willing to trade performance and reliability for it's small size and low cost -- this is the right device for the right price. Treat it like you would any consumable. If this concerns you, you may wish to invest in a design that uses aluminum fins as a heat sink, has greater shock absorption, and perhaps even faster throughput -- like firewire 1394a/1394b. Weigh the cost of this drive against the cost of the 500GB of data you plan to put on it -- and you won't go wrong.
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Description of LaCie Little Disk 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive, Design by Sam Hecht 301841
Get stylish, compact, portable storage with the Little Disk, Design by Sam Hecht. Easily carry your photos, music, videos and files on this petite mobile solution. Designed exclusively for LaCie by Sam Hecht, it has a high-gloss, black elegance with clean, simple lines and comes with a removable protective cap. The integrated, extractable USB cable pulls out and retracts so it can never be lost or forgotten. The LaCieSync 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 updated data back to your computer with AES 128-bit encryption (Windows only).Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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