webuser.co.uk Updated: 2011-10-03 22:22:28
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LaCie has top-name designers contributing to the unique styling of its disks. This device, designed by Neil Poulton, is the biggest model we tested and does look a bit like a life raft. It's clearly designed for safety and, despite our aesthetic reserv...
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As another British summer disappears down the meteorological toilet amidst howling gales and driving rain Reg Hardwares mind turns to getting away from it all for a few weeks to a place where carrying a solar charger is not an act of near cri...
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techradar.com Updated: 2011-10-03 22:22:28
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del.icio.us reddit! TechBlips Facebook Stumbleupon Newsvine tweet The name of the Lacie Rugged immediately gives you a good indication of the aim of this eye-catching external hard drive. Lacie has opted for a robust plastic box that cradles the hard d...
Solid as you like, Great connections...
Protection adds weight and bulk, Would be nice to see connections shielded...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2011-10-03 22:22:28
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LaCies Rugged Hard Disk gets its name from its rigid metal case and the thick orange rubber bumper that surrounds it. Although we wouldnt want to drop any hard disk, the Rugged feels more robust than many disks. The Rugged is also notable for bei...
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Designer Neil Poulton may have been drinking Tango when he dreamt up the look for LaCie’s latest – a USB and FireWire hard drive aimed at people on the go. The rubber bumper that protects the drive’s aluminium case is certainly striking...
Highly portable; triple data interface including FireWire 800; rubberised sheath to take the knocks; no PSU required; bundled backup utilities and cables...
Rather too bright for some tastes; aluminium casing looks like it could dent easily...
The LaCie Rugged is a convenient backup device and its FireWire 800 connectivity is welcome. The unit is light, although the aluminium casing could be dented if knocked. As for the eye-watering colour of its rubber sheath, your aesthetic sensibilities...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated: 2011-10-03 22:22:28
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LaCies Rugged All-Terrain portable hard drive is an all-around winner: its fast, durable and it boasts multiple connection options. This belongs in your laptop bag.
Rubber bumper and scratchprotected aluminium case, Fast and quiet, Backup software included...
No telephone support...
LaCies Rugged All-Terrain portable hard drive is an all-around winner: its fast, durable and it boasts multiple connection options. This belongs in your laptop bag...
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LaCie was one of the first hard drive vendors to offer truly mobile products: compact external drives powered by the host computer so the only accessory you need is the connector cable. The down sides have always been a higher price than desktop, mains...
You either like LaCie's Rugged colour scheme or you don't. Yes, it's cool, but even Mac users may prefer something a little more soberly styled and cheaper. The Rugged costs more than rival products, but the difference isn't so great to make it a deal...
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LaCies Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive has the protection it needs to be able to function over a long period of time in rough-and-tumble situations. It wont withstand World War III, but it will be able to deflect hits and bumps during everyday travel...
Rugged case design, fast read/write times, bus-powered, triple interface...
Little accompanying software, only rugged while turned off...
The LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive isn’t built to withstand a nuclear holocaust, but it provides better protection than standard portable hard drives. We were impressed with the read/write times and the fact that it can provide 500GB of hard dr...
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Fresh from their colourful...
Triple interface, no power required...
Small drop distance, No protection for rear ports The Final Word While perhaps not as ‘rugged’ as LaCie suggests, it does offer more protection than your average hard drive.
While perhaps not as ‘rugged’ as LaCie suggests, it does offer more protection than your average hard drive.
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Keeping your valuable data safe from some nasty computer spasm that wipes it back to a line of useless noughts is very sensible. And if you’re going to back up, you may as well do it with a hard-drive that can survive an apocalyptic nuclear blast.Bu...
Good looks. Rugged. Reliable...
Only 200GB available at 7200 rotation speed...
As rugged as it claims to be and makes other hard-drives look like spineless wimps...
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