2024 the best external hard drive review
Price: $99.99 - $89.00
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Travel with a capacity of 2TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3. 0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited for long term peace of mind.
Shock, drops up to 4 feet, dust and water resistant for all-terrain use.Specific uses: Personal
For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for more details
Password protection built in
Uses USB 3.0 which is up to 4 times faster than USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
Includes 1-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan. Must redeem by January 31, 2020
Reviewer: Celeste Tejada
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect for Workflow
Review: I couldnât be happier with my decision! As a video and graphic designer, having reliable and efficient storage is crucial, and this device delivers on all fronts.Design:The sleek and modern design of the Lecie external drive is both stylish and practical. It has a compact form factor that easily fits into my laptop bag, making it perfect for on-the-go work. The build quality feels robust, and I appreciate the matte finish that resists fingerprints and smudges.Practicality:This external storage is incredibly user-friendly. Itâs plug-and-play, which means I was able to start using it immediately without any complicated setup. The included USB-C connection ensures compatibility with my MacBook Pro, and it even comes with a USB-A adapter for older devices.Fast Transfer:One of the standout features is the transfer speed. Iâve tested it with large video files, and the data transfer is impressively fast. Copying and moving files is a breeze, allowing me to focus more on my projects rather than waiting around for uploads or downloads.Seamless Performance:It works flawlessly with my MacBook Pro. Iâve experienced no lag or connectivity issues, and it integrates seamlessly with my workflow. Whether Iâm editing high-resolution videos or managing graphic design assets, this drive keeps up effortlessly.Overall, the Lecie 1TB external storage is a fantastic investment for anyone in creative fields. It combines style, speed, and practicality, making it a must-have for video and graphic designers. Highly recommend!
Reviewer: Dov Gronner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent, impressive backup software.
Review: New generation of HDD, so it seems - time would tale. Truth be told, review for HDD should be done a year or two after buying. But I have to say I have never been so impressed with an HDD drive. Software is awesome, size and speed are great!
Reviewer: raven278
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Most Reliable External Drive
Review: I first discovered the LaCie drives during a music video shoot in the middle of nowhere.The DP would dump his footage into the drive. Which in turn was dumped into a computer later.The DP chose the LaCie brand because he used it in rough climates and places without failure.Today, I chose this drive for the same reasons.3D creation produces massive amounts of data.I needed a drive that could hold all that data and take a beating if it were dropped.Backing up to the cloud is okay, provided I have an internet connection. But, using the cloud as a server came with problems.Reality CheckI needed an external drive that could hold more data than my computer.The drive would act as a server for the computer.The drive must be rugged. There would be times when it would be used in the field.The lack of funds left me looking at HDD models instead of SSDs.Nonetheless, this drive has not let me down.And because it is a 5TB drive, it can handle my data storage needs.What I likeCompatible with my Macbook ProPlug-and-play technologyRuggedNo overheating problemsPlenty of data storageI recommend this external drive for the budget conscience, graphic, or 3D editor.
Reviewer: DeAndra Hicks
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not working after 2 weeks of use.
Review: I purchased this to have in my stash as a photographer and when I went to use it, it is not working. Itâs not durable. The cord doesnât stay in the hard drive and keeps disconnecting. Very frustrating as a creative who has to store photos and do post production.
Reviewer: One2Attack
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Just watch the cable
Review: This drive works just fine, and while itâs not indestructible, I have dropped it a couple of times and itâs doing alright. Itâs obviously more fragile than a SSD, though. Fast reading and writing. I bought it because I used to work in a tech company and this is the drive our IT department used. I read the reviews here before I purchased it, so I knew ahead of time that the cable could come loose. I move it around a lot, and as long as Iâm careful and sure to plug the cable into the drive securely, I donât have any trouble with it. Is it a hassle? It can be. A deal breaker? Not for me, not if youâre careful when moving it around, but it just depends on the person. Something to consider, sure.
Reviewer: Julia and Sean
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect for lots of storage needs!!
Review: We really love this external 5 TB HD and it turned out to be exactly what we were looking for.We were a bit weary at first because of the price, but it turned out to be totally worth it and will save us lots of time and money on computer storage in the long run. The storage allows us to back things up on the HD instead of the computerâs HD, which has sped up the computerâs performance and made it easier to use. We also like having our files backed up in multiple places in case an SD card was to corrupt, we would not lose any pictures! This does the trick perfectly and also comes with the chord to connect it to your device.Itâs super easy to use right away and is very durable and sleek. The color is nice and the casing is very protective, so you donât have to worry about anything happening to it or your files stored on it.We are very happy we invested in this product and will be buying again when this one is full!
Reviewer: sana aljareh
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works great
Review: Iâve been using it for my graphic design job and major! It works great and itâs easy to install and use. Worth the money
Reviewer: ChoZon Bowman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect for audio!!!
Review: It works like a charm. I have been running large audio sessions in Logic Pro. No sign of lag anywhere and no crashes to my software.
Reviewer: CC
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Overall, the LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB is an excellent investment for anyone in need of durable, high-capacity external storage. Its ruggedness, combined with reliable performance, makes it worth the price for those who prioritize both data safety and portability. Highly recommended for professionals
Reviewer: Marcelo Reis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: O produto é muito bom, pequeno e funcional.
Reviewer: Cliente de Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: El disco duro es muy bonito y la goma es bastante gruesa, asà que lo puedo transportar sin ninguna preocupación. El cable que incluye es de buena calidad. Hasta ahora, ningún problema con la transmisión de información (la velocidad está como en ~100-200 mb/s). Yo recomendarÃa comprarlo cuando está en rebaja.
Reviewer: Jose Luis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Por temas de protección por accidentes decidà comprarlo. Bien hay opciones para proteger los disco externos pero ya llevo 3 perdidas. Lacie ya los habÃa visto y he visto muy buenas opiniones. Hasta el momento me ha ayudado bastante. El puerto usb c acelera más la lectura y escritura. Todo muy bien .
Reviewer: Alfredo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Buen producto y funcionalidad adecuada para la MAC
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