LaCie Rugged Mini Portable External Hard Drive 2TB
- 2 TB mechanical hard disk
- Drops up to 4 feet, shock, dust and water resistant
- Up to 130MB/s over USB 3.0, USB 2.0 compatible
- Password protection built in
- Mac use requires reformatting
- 5.3 x 3.4 x 0.79 in
- 2 Year Limited warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A rugged pocket hard drive for students and travelers who need password-protected backups that survive knocks. Mac owners must reformat it before first use.
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ASIN: B00IRV005ECategory: External Hard Drives
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Overview
A student or traveler gets a pocket hard drive wrapped in a rugged shell that shrugs off drops, dust and rain. It plugs into USB on a PC straight away, and Mac use needs a quick reformat first.
The rubberized shell and password protection suit backups that travel in a backpack. It spins a mechanical disk, so it is slower than an SSD and arrives formatted for Windows.
Who it's for
Commuters, students and field photographers who need tough, portable storage suit it. Video editors who work directly off a drive need something faster.
Pros and cons
- Survives drops, dust and rain
- Password protection built in
- Works on USB 2.0 ports too
- Data Rescue Service in the title
- Needs reformatting for Mac
- Slower than an SSD
- Adobe offer expired in early 2020
Performance notes
Copy speed is set by the spinning disk and slows on older USB ports. The rugged shell absorbs knocks, though a mechanical drive is still safest when not running.
Specifications
| Brand | LaCie |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 5.3 x 3.4 x 0.79 in |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Read Speed | Up to 130MB/s |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 rpm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Orange |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0, USB 2.0 compatible |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Limited |
| Other details | |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Mac with reformatting |
| Additional Features | Password protection |
| Drop resistance | Drops up to 4 feet, shock, dust and water resistant |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB on a Mac?
It requires reformatting for Mac compatibility; the listing points to the Application Guide for the steps.
How tough is the LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB?
It resists shock, drops up to 4 feet, dust and water.
Does the Rugged Mini work on USB 2.0?
Yes, it is USB 2.0 compatible, with faster transfers on USB 3.0.
Is the Adobe Creative Cloud offer still valid?
The listing says it had to be redeemed by January 31, 2020.