LaCie Rugged Mini 500GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive

The Rugged drive made Mini, the new member of the Rugged Family. It has the same Rugged design as its older brother but in a mini size. Easier to carry around, customers can be sure that their Data are protected by both its tough design and the password protection. The Rugged Mini is also eco-friendly thanks to its minimized packaging and its power consumption reduced by 40%.

The Rugged Mini USB 3.0 Drive combines the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Interface with a high-quality drive, allowing you to transfer data like HD movies and pictures with the fastest speeds on the market. The connector also provides more power to devices and lets your peripherals to be bus-powered for incredible mobility. Its unique varnished, scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber sleeve make the LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk especially resistant to harsh elements for extra protection wherever you go.

Features

Fastest interface on the market - USB 3.0 speeds up to 5Gb/s

Includes bus-powered cable for convenience and mobility

Rugged design - drop resistant up to 4 feet (1.2 meters)

Security - Encryption Software for password-protected area on the drive

Complete Software bundle for easy formatting and backup

10GB Wuala secure online Storage included for one year

Specifications

Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 2.0-compatible)

Interface Transfer Rate: USB 3.0: up to 5Gb/s (600MB/s) / USB 2.0: up to 480Mb/s (60MB/s)

Software: Complete Software Suite (PC and Mac), 10GB Wuala Secure Online Storage (1 year included)

Operating system Compatibility: Windows 7/Vista/XP or Mac OS X 10.5+

Size: 86 x 135 x 19 mm / 3.4 x 5.3 x 0.75 in.

Weight: 240 g / 8.5 oz.