LaCie 250 GB Rugged Hard Disk with FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB2.0 provides the all-terrain protection you need for the real world. With a shock resistant rubber sleeve, protective scratch resistant aluminum shell and internal anti-shock rubber bumpers, LaCie provides the best protection of your data. The Rugged Hard Disk has triple-interface universal connectivity. FireWire 800 is exceptionally fast with a transfer rate of up to 800Mbits per second. FireWire 400 and USB2.0 provide universal connectivity options for sharing and exchanging files. The compact, pocket-sized form factor and convenient plug and play design is perfect for users on the go. Box ships with: LaCie Rugged Hard Disk designed by Neil Poulton, FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable, FireWire 400 (6-to-9 pin) cable, Hi-speed USB2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible), USB power sharing cable, Quick Install Guide, User Manual, LaCie ‘1-click’ Backup Software (Windows/Mac), LaCie Silverkeeper Backup Software (Mac), LaCie Silverlining Software (Windows/Mac). System Requirements: Computer with a USB or FireWire port, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista/ Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Intel Pentium II 350MHz compatible processor or greater/G3 processor or greater, minimum 128MB RAM.
Helpful consumer’s review
By R. Grassley (Springville, UT USA)
I’m using this with my macbook pro. I looked around a lot because the macbook only has 2 USB ports, so I wanted something I could plug in somewhere else. The Firewire 800 is fast, and it powers the drive, so no carrying around another power pack.
The drive comes with all the cables you will need firewire 800, 400, USB, and a optional power cord if you have an older laptop that might not be pushing enough amps through the USB (ie. you may have to plug 1 USB in for the data, and 1 for the power).
It was plug and play for me. No installing of drivers or any other monkey biz. Just started backing up data.
