LaCie Little Big Disk (320 GB)
As shown: $249.99
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CNET Editors' Review
CNET Editors' Rating
- Reviewed by: Dong Van Ngo
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The good: The LaCie Little Big Disk is a compact drive that offers blazing performance, three connection options, RAID 0 capability, and backup software--perfect for A/V enthusiasts on the go.
The bad: The drive is expensive, and the USB connection isn't bus-powered, which means you'll have to carry the AC adapter if you don't have a FireWire port available. Also, LaCie's phone support isn't toll-free.
The bottom line: The LaCie Little Big Disk is perfect for mobile audiovisual enthusiasts who need fast transfer rates, a compact form factor, and multiple connection options. It's worth the price.
- Drive type: Portable hard disk drive
- Capacity: 160GB, 200GB, 320GB
- Capacity of test unit: 200GB
- Cache: 16MB
- Dimension: 1.6 by 3.3 by 5.5 inches, 1.4 pounds
- Notable
- Drive type: Portable hard disk drive
- Capacity: 160GB, 200GB, 320GB
- Capacity of test unit: 200GB
- Cache: 16MB
- Dimension: 1.6 by 3.3 by 5.5 inches, 1.4 pounds
- Notable design features: Pocket-size compact
- Connection options: FireWire 800 (two ports), Hi-Speed USB 2.0, FireWire 400
- OSs supported: Mac OS 10.x/Mac OS 9.x and Windows 2000/Windows XP
- Software included (on drive): LaCie 1-Click Backup Software (Windows XP/2000, Mac OS 10.x), Silverkeeper backup software (Mac OS 9 & 10.x), Silverlining Pro Utilities (Mac OS 9)
- Additional features: Rugged design, built-in RAID 0, FireWire-bus powered, removable drive stand
- Service/support: One-year warranty; phone support Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT (toll call); Web site support: FAQs, manuals, drivers, online help-request form; hardcopy quick-install guide; LaCie Utilities CD-ROM with user manual.
We were impressed with the Little Big Disk's performance. The LaCie Little Big Disk was one of a very few external drives we've tested that offers consistently similar write and read speeds. Using a FireWire 400 connection, it averaged about 9.5 minutes to write our 10GB test folder to disk and copy it back to our PC. If you have a FireWire 800 port, you should see even faster performance. However, even using FireWire 400, the Little Big Disk was already the top performer among the external hard drives of its physical size (or bigger) that we've tested. Audiovisual pros, in particular, will rejoice at the drive's blazing speeds.
Hide Review Dong Ngo is a CNET editor who covers networking and storage. He also writes about a variety of other topics, from online security to new gadgets and how technology impacts the daily life of people around the world. Dong is well- (and not so well-versed) in several languages and tends to spend his free time traveling.
User Reviews
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"LaCie doesn't care about customers" By jtr716
Pros: Stands vertically for better shelf space
Cons: Poor construction and horrible support.
Summary: After mechanical failure and complete data loss, LaCie effectively said "that's too bad." I'll never buy another LaCie product!!
"Excellent drive" By happymacuser
Pros: Very small, absolutely quiet (no fan), no power adapter
Cons: Expensive, that's all
Summary: This is one great drive–other than the cost–it is essentially perfect. I got one of the very first ones, and it has run perfectly since. Combined with Super Duper, it is the perfect automatic back up solution, and since it is bootable, restoration is essentially instanteous.
Specifications
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- Hard drive size: 320 GB
- Storage Hard Drive / Hard Drive Type: External hard drive
- Interface type: IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
