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LaCie Rugged Mini 4TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - USB 3.0 Compatible, Drop/Shock/Dust/Rain Resistant Shuttle Drive for Mac and PC

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  • Shock, drops up to 4 feet, dust and water resistant for all-terrain use
  • For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for more details
  • Password protection built in. Maximum speed is 130 mb per second
  • Uses USB 3.0 which is up to 4 times faster than USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
  • Includes 1-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan. Must redeem by January 31, 2020

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4.6
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4.6
4.6
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3.8
3.0
4.2
4.1
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4.6
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  • LaCie Rugged Mini Drive˄USB 3.0 cable˄Quick Install Guide
  • Product Description

    Travel with capacity of 4TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps.

    Troubleshoot: (1) file transfers are too slow - * check if the other USB devices connected to the same port or hub * Is the drive connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer or hub * Is your computer's internal hard drive limiting transfer speeds (2) receiving file transfer error messages - * When copying files or folders from a computer to a FAT 32 volume, certain characters cannot be copied.These characters include, but are not limited to:? <> / \ : * The drive will remount to the desktop. LaCie drives conserve power by spinning down when you set your computer to sleep mode, and when the computer is awoken from sleep, it may not give the drive enough time to spin-up from its sleep mode (3) The drive icon doesn't appear on my desktop - * check if both ends of the USB cables are firmly attached * check if the drive receiving sufficient power. Other troubleshoot solutions are available on the user manual Pg - 19-22.

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    From the manufacturer

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    The Smallest Rugged Around

    With capacities of up to 5TB, the LaCie Rugged Mini is a small but mighty USB 3.0 portable hard drive. Perfect for busy creatives, it offers premium protection for photos, footage, and more while delivering Mac and Windows compatibility, fast speeds, and customizable backup.

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    • Compatibility: USB-C
    • Drop resistant up to 4 ft (1.2m)
    • Rain resistant
    • Pressure resistant up to 1 ton

    Puny? Think Again.

    Small it may be, but when put to the test Rugged Mini kept data alive under the weight of 1-ton car. And its strength doesn’t stop there. From mother nature to studio sets to crammed travel bags, this portable hard drive’s compact yet robust design works overtime to help protect photos, footage, and more.

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    Loads of Capacity

    With up to 5TB of space, Rugged Mini is ideal for moving footage from on-set to post-production, or for storing a massive content library.

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    Fast Transfer Speeds

    With speeds of up to 130MB/s, Rugged Mini enables seamless transfers and backups.

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    Easy Backup Software

    LaCie Toolkit offers on-demand, one-click backup, scheduled automatic backups, and folder syncing across multiple devices.

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    Edit with Adobe Creative Cloud

    Turn raw footage into flawless productions with one free month of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan.

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    What’s Included

    LaCie Rugged Mini hard drive, USB-C cable, quick install guide

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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    19,036 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, speed and ease of use of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's a solid, reliable hard drive, with a USB-C connection that's fast. Some appreciate the size, and storage. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and value.

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    543 customers mention388 positive155 negative

    Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it's a solid, reliable hard drive, and that it has a rugged orange holder. They also say that it is mechanically better designed, stable, and sturdy. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.

    "First things first, this thing is tough as nails...." Read more

    "I’ve purchased many of these little drives overtime and they are reliable. A couple of mine are almost 10 years old and they work fine." Read more

    "...I could not cancel my frozen file transfer and thus had to restart my computer...." Read more

    "...Moreover, the compact and rugged design makes it easy to carry around and provides peace of mind knowing that my valuable footage is well-protected...." Read more

    177 customers mention132 positive45 negative

    Customers like the speed of the hard drive. They mention it's very fast, has a decent transfer rate, and runs smoothly. Some say the USB-C connection makes it fast. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the drive.

    "...offers an impressive 4TB of storage space but also delivers blazing-fast transfer speeds, ensuring that I can efficiently backup and transfer large..." Read more

    "...Really great brand and arrived quickly. Highly recommended for Mac users." Read more

    "...The transfer froze less than 1/4 of the way through the data...." Read more

    "...Speed is great - it moves files, mainly photos and vids at probably twice the speed of my external HD caddy. Great product so far!" Read more

    162 customers mention124 positive38 negative

    Customers find the computer drive easy to set up and use. They mention that it works great, has easy hookup, and no special configuration is needed. Installation was smooth, and product registration was easy. Customers also say that it saves them a lot of time and frustration.

    "...Setting it up is a breeze – no tech wizardry required. It plays nice with my Mac.But what I love most?..." Read more

    "I love this hard drive!! Easy to format, holds a ton of photos and it’s durable so I don’t stress when taking it on the go." Read more

    "I like the easiness of its capabilities" Read more

    "Setup was a little confusing but that wasn’t the drives fault. That was a Time Machine issue. I’ve been using these for years...." Read more

    160 customers mention136 positive24 negative

    Customers like the size of the computer drive. They say it's portable, easy to carry, and great for traveling short and long distances. Customers also appreciate the small form factor and protective cover. Overall, customers find the size to be great for portable storage and taking files from one computer to another.

    "...But what I love most? It's small enough to fit in my pocket...." Read more

    "...Moreover, the compact and rugged design makes it easy to carry around and provides peace of mind knowing that my valuable footage is well-protected...." Read more

    "...The rugged nature of this dive is what really sold me. The size is great! 4TB give me plenty of room for large file storage...." Read more

    "Good storage size, robust case" Read more

    111 customers mention96 positive15 negative

    Customers like the storage of the hard drive. For example, they say it's a great device, easy to use, and has the capacity to store a lot of things. Some mention that it backs everything up pretty quickly. Overall, customers are satisfied with the storage capabilities of the product.

    "...This portable SSD not only offers an impressive 4TB of storage space but also delivers blazing-fast transfer speeds, ensuring that I can efficiently..." Read more

    "I love this hard drive!! Easy to format, holds a ton of photos and it’s durable so I don’t stress when taking it on the go." Read more

    "It is amazing how much storage they can put into a tiny external hard drive. Thank you LaCie!" Read more

    "Storage is great but cable will not stay in port. The cable is cheap and it doesn’t stay in either port well...." Read more

    522 customers mention319 positive203 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the hard drive. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it stopped working and continues to fail.

    "...Setting it up is a breeze – no tech wizardry required. It plays nice with my Mac.But what I love most?..." Read more

    "...transferring my smaller external HD's over to this new drive and it crashed. The transfer froze less than 1/4 of the way through the data...." Read more

    "...A couple of mine are almost 10 years old and they work fine." Read more

    "I got this to maximize storage on my Mac, as well as for gaming. Works great and I was able to use it right out of the box...." Read more

    182 customers mention90 positive92 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the hard drive. Some mention it has a great form factor and is good value at the price, while others say that it was a waste of money and time.

    "...a new external hard drive to replace this one because it is so unreliable...." Read more

    "This is a product that fits the "great price for what you get" category. I have around 2gb of data on my hard-drive...." Read more

    "...It is more expensive too...." Read more

    "...IF YOU NEED A QUALITY PRODUCT AT AN AWESOME PRICE??? Then buy this here right now Jack!!! No bs." Read more

    100 customers mention20 positive80 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the usb connector of the hard drive. They mention that the included cord is only for USB-C interface, it's not USB compatible, and that it doesn't come with a standard USB cable to connect to their computer. Some say that the USB connector is unpredictable and unreliable after a few years of use. They are also disappointed that it didn't include a USB-A adapter or connector. Overall, some customers report issues with the port connector being loose upon arrival.

    "...My only issue is it does not come with a Normal USB it comes with that port for ps5 controllers (USB-C port) instead of a normal USB so now I have..." Read more

    "Storage is great but cable will not stay in port. The cable is cheap and it doesn’t stay in either port well...." Read more

    "...It's USB C on the PC end, but a non-standard double connector on the other end...." Read more

    "...] The main reason it’s amazing is because it comes with a usb c cable and easy to connect. Super fast transfer speeds, lightweight, durable...." Read more

    Excellent Hard Drive, Weird connection.
    4 Stars
    Excellent Hard Drive, Weird connection.
    This very cool looking and affordable hard drive arrived on time in perfect condition brand new of course and included was a small cable that I couldn't really do anything with as I wanted to connect the computer directly to an older iMac USB interface.Talked to a computer techie kind of guy that worked for Best Buy and after a lot of back and forth thing he said do you have a USB to Android cell phone charger cord? He said try plugging the Android end into the larger part of the connection on the hard drive and plug that in the back of your iMac which I did. Magically, with this phone charger cord that I got at QT for two bucks, the hard drive was recognized by the iMac and I was able to transfer files and everything, weird huh?Anyway, the guy checked the store and they actually make a cable that plugs into the bottom of the hard drive, you can see the strange USB kind of connection in the picture I attached, so I went to Best Buy and got THAT cable (about 10 bucks) 'cuz it's purpose made for both the larger (android phone connection), and that smaller side...Best Buy guy n I never figured out what the small side of connection does..Oh well, hard drive works and it's awesome.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
    This very cool looking and affordable hard drive arrived on time in perfect condition brand new of course and included was a small cable that I couldn't really do anything with as I wanted to connect the computer directly to an older iMac USB interface.

    Talked to a computer techie kind of guy that worked for Best Buy and after a lot of back and forth thing he said do you have a USB to Android cell phone charger cord? He said try plugging the Android end into the larger part of the connection on the hard drive and plug that in the back of your iMac which I did. Magically, with this phone charger cord that I got at QT for two bucks, the hard drive was recognized by the iMac and I was able to transfer files and everything, weird huh?

    Anyway, the guy checked the store and they actually make a cable that plugs into the bottom of the hard drive, you can see the strange USB kind of connection in the picture I attached, so I went to Best Buy and got THAT cable (about 10 bucks) 'cuz it's purpose made for both the larger (android phone connection), and that smaller side...Best Buy guy n I never figured out what the small side of connection does..Oh well, hard drive works and it's awesome.
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    Giuliana ✨
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard disk top ⭐🔝
    Reviewed in Italy on December 23, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard disk top ⭐🔝
    Reviewed in Italy on December 23, 2023
    Approfittando degli sconti del Black Friday, in famiglia abbiamo comprato due di questi hard disk LaCie Rugged mini, nella versione da 4 TB. Un'enormità di spazio, ma considerate che dovevamo salvarci dentro i dati di diversi computer.

    PARTIAMO DALLE BASI:
    Cos'è un hard disk esterno?
    È una "scatoletta" che, collegata al proprio pc/notebook tramite cavo in dotazione, permette di salvarci sopra tutti i dati (file, video, audio, immagini, ...) che si desiderano.
    Perché e quando lo si fa? Alcuni esempi pratici:
    🟢 Semplicemente per avere una copia di tutto ciò che c'è nel proprio computer, per stare più tranquilli.
    🟢 Perché magari il proprio pc sta tirando le cuoia, e si vuole prevenire la perdita dei dati al suo interno e/o evitare di dover pagare uno specialista perché li estragga dal pc già morto.
    🟢 Perché per motivi di sicurezza/privacy non si vogliono tenere quei dati nel proprio computer, dunque si preferisce averli solo sull'hard disk, che verrà conservato in un luogo sicuro e magari protetto da chiusura di sicurezza (serratura, combinazione, ecc)

    L'HARD DISK ARRIVA:
    In tempi brevi, nella sua scatola, già all'interno della gomma protettiva arancione e fornito di due cavi USB, uno normale e uno mini.

    HO SCELTO QUESTO HARD DISK PER:
    ✅ Lo spazio di archiviazione: 4 TB sono davvero tanti, anche se si devono salvare i dati di più computer, o file audio e/o video che occupano molti GB.
    ✅ La crittografia AES a 256 bit, che assicura che i dati al suo interno siano sempre protetti.
    ✅ La possibilità di effettuare dei backup programmati in modo semplice e veloce.
    ✅ Il fatto che sia resistente agli urti, alla pressione, alle cadute e all'acqua: troppe volte si sente di hard disk che si rompono dopo una semplice caduta, perdendo tutti i dati al loro interno.
    ✅ Il servizio di recupero dati incluso per 2 anni.
    ✅ La velocità di trasferimento dati, più che sufficiente per un utente medio.
    ✅ La semplicità di utilizzo, davvero a portata di tutti.
    ✅ Le recensioni positive degli altri utenti.
    ✅ La bontà della marca nel campo della tecnologia/informatica.
    ✅ L'estetica, perché anche l'occhio vuole la sua parte: la compattezza dell'hard disk e la gomma zigrinata arancione acceso tutta intorno mi hanno conquistato, lo ammetto.
    ✅ La prensilità: la gomma arancione in questione oltre a proteggere l'hard disk dagli urti serve anche a rendelo più prensile e meno scivoloso.
    ✅ È più economico rispetto a un SSD, anche se magari meno veloce e durevole.

    COME SI UTILIZZA:
    Si collega l'hard disk al proprio pc tramite l'apposito cavetto, si selezionano i contenuti da copiare, si incollano (o trascinano) nella cartella dell'hard disk, si attende che l'operazione venga completata e poi si rimuove l'hard disk, preferibilmente dopo aver selezionato l'apposita funzione "rimuovi in modo sicuro".

    NOTE AGGIUNTIVE:
    👉 Controllare di avere sul proprio PC la presa USB, sembra scontato ma non sempre lo è.
    👉 Stare attenti a non perdere i cavetti USB in dotazione, perché non sono i classici cavetti USB standard (vedi attacco su hard disk nella foto dettaglio)
    👉 Se non si riesce a trasferire qualche file, è perché probabilmente va convertito in altro formato prima di poter essere trasferito.
    👉 Se si salvano i dati di più computer, creare singole cartelle per ciascuno, onde evitare confusione di dati.
    👉 Segnare sempre (direttamente sul nome del file o su un foglietto allegato all'hard disk) la data dell'ultimo salvataggio eseguito, anche se in teoria le proprietà del file la indicano in automatico.
    👉 Se si deve utilizzare molto spesso per la copia frequente di nuovi dati, forse è meglio valutare l'acquisto di un SSD. Questo è più adatto per cose come: una volta all'anno ci salvo dentro i dati aggiornati del mio PC, sovrascrivendo il salvataggio dell'anno prima. Punto.
    👉 Se non si ha dimestichezza con il PC, farsi aiutare da qualcuno nell'operazione, per evitare il rischio dell'effetto contrario, ovvero la perdita di dati anziché il loro salvataggio.

    💡IL CONSIGLIO IN PIÙ💡
    Noi in famiglia ne abbiamo sempre due, e su entrambi salviamo i dati di tutti i PC che abbiamo (casa, lavoro, eventuali parenti che non hanno un hard disk esterno o non sanno utilizzarlo...). Perché così, data l'estrema improbabilità che si rompano entrambi nello stesso istante, se uno dei due si rompe si recuperano i dati salvati dall'altro. A quel punto, se ne ricompra un altro e si salvano i dati anche su quello, in modo da averne nuovamente due con tutti i dati sopra.
    Uno potrebbe dire: ma anche avendone uno solo, se si rompesse i dati sono comunque all'interno dei vari PC, no? Questo è vero, ma io considero due fattori aggiuntivi:
    1️⃣ Se si sono salvati i dati di più PC e si ha solo un hard disk che poi si rompe, occorrerà rifare fisicamente il giro a tutti quei PC per risalvare di nuovo tutto su un hard disk nuovo. Avendone due, si passeranno invece i dati direttamente da quello che non si è rotto a quello nuovo.
    2️⃣ Se ci fosse un grosso problema elettrico mentre il PC e uno dei due hard disk sono collegati, e questo problema causasse la rottura contemporanea di entrambi, l'altro hard disk si salverebbe (sperando che abbia già i dati salvati al suo interno, ovviamente). Non succederà mai? Forse no, ma mai dire mai nella vita.

    LO CONSIGLIO?
    Per ora assolutamente sì. Vedremo come si comporterà nel corso degli anni.

    Spero di esserti stata utile 😊
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