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LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt External Hard Drive 500GB SSD USB 3.0 LAC9000491 Orange

Name: LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt External Hard Drive 500GB SSD USB 3.0 LAC9000491 Orange
SKU: v1|363166636906|0
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$139.99

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Category: Thunderbolt
Type: ssd external hard drive

About this product

The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt External Hard Drive is a 500GB SSD mobile drive, notable for its orange color and compact 2.5-inch form factor. It features both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces, making it compatible with laptops, Macs, and PCs. This SSD-based unit is rugged, portable, and USB-powered, ensuring durable and convenient performance. It operates with a stated rotation speed of 5400 RPM, which is unusual for an SSD, indicating a potential typo in the specs or a hybrid drive. The model number is LAC9000491.

Our take

This LaCie Rugged drive stands out for its SSD storage and dual Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 connectivity, making it a very fast and versatile portable option. The 500GB capacity is suitable for critical project files and frequently accessed data. Being an SSD, it offers superior durability and speed compared to traditional HDDs, though the listed 5400 RPM rotation speed is a confusing spec for an SSD and likely inaccurate, given its 'External SSD' and 'SSD (Solid State Drive)' designation. Its rugged features and USB-powered operation make it ideal for on-the-go professionals. Despite the conflicting RPM spec, its SSD nature makes it a robust and quick storage device.