LaCie Desktop Rugged XL 1TB External Hard Drive - eSATA / USB 2.0

Data has a more diversified meaning; It's no longer merely numbers and text. Now data also includes Music and movie downloads. It includes complex graphics and multimedia presentations. This requires larger and faster Hard Drive Storage and the LaCie 301848U Desktop Rugged XL 1TB External Hard Drive has it. With eSATA and USB connections, you can rely on extremely fast data transfer with this compact, desktop hard drive. And it's built rugged for carrying between home and office. 1TB means 1 Terabyte. That means space for over 1 Trillion bytes of data. That's equivalent to 1,000GB. That's quite a Bit of space for backup and storage needs. It's equivalent to space for up to 200,000 Digital photos or up to 250,000 songs (MP3) or up to 25,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality) or up to 76 hours of Digital Video (DV) or up to 380 hours of DVD quality video or up to 120 hours of HD video. That's the storage you need!
That's the core philosophy behind the LaCie Desktop Rugged XL 1TB External Hard Drive but there's more, lots more to know.
The LaCie Rugged XL, Design by Neil Poulton combines high-capacity storage with a user-centric design. Setup is effortless; it's plug & play and offers customizable formatting with the LaCie Setup Assistant. LaCie Backup Assistant Software is also included for PC/Mac users for easy, automatic backups. This advanced hard Disk features aluminum casing, which provides superior protection on your desk. Its extremely resistant and tough design comes complete with a rubber sleeve, internal bumper, and heat dissipating features, making the LaCie Rugged XL both sturdy and effective. The LaCie Rugged XL makes a statement on your desktop, with its design, based on the original award-winning LaCie Rugged Hard Disk, and colorful presence. With versatile Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and the lightning-fast eSATA 3Gb/s Interface means your Rugged XL will be as fast as it is reliable. The User-friendly LaCie Rugged XL, Design by Neil Poulton makes a great companion to your PC or Mac.
Rugged XL leverages the design and durability of the popular Rugged drive, offering aluminum casing for superior protection on your desktop, as well as the signature orange rubber sleeve. The new drive includes a complete Software bundle for easy formatting with LaCie Setup Assistant, as well as Genie Backup Assistant software for Windows users and Intego Backup Assistant for Mac.

High-quality aluminum casing

Resistant and tough; rubber sleeve, internal bumper, and heat dissipation

Stylish, modern design with LED effect

Interface: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, eSATA 3Gb/s

Burst Transfer Rate (max. drive speed): Up to 80 MB/s (eSATA); Up to 30 MB/s (Hi-Speed USB 2.0)

Size: 8.46 x 5.11 x 1.73 in. (215 x 130 x 44 mm)

Weight: 37.8 oz (1074g)

Box Content:LaCie Rugged XL, USB 2.0 cable, eSATA cable, External power supply, Quick Install Guide, LaCie Utilities (preloaded on the drive)

LaCie 2-Year Limited Warranty