Posted to Hard Drives 2010-05-05
The 500GB capacity of the LaCie Petit Hard Disk 301895 makes it an ideal external hard drive when constant movement will be involved. Through the use of the hard aluminum exterior case, the physical hard drive is kept protected from any accidental damage, while also being kept cool to prevent any over heating. Like other hard drives in the LaCie portable range, the Petit comes with only a single USB 2.0 interface, giving maximum compatibility to any system on the market. The drive is compatible with Windows 7and Mac OS Snow Leopard. For Windows users, added performance can be attained through the installation of the USB Boost driver that is provided by LaCie to increase transfer speeds by up to 33%. For added security the drive comes with a 2 year warranty should you encounter any problems.
QualityThe hard aluminum casing that LaCie chooses to include in a number of their external drives is a real signature of their commitment to providing quality products to the consumer. The internal workings of the drive are sufficiently protected from heat and accidental damage by this casing with little increase to the overall price tag. Added to this excellent choice in manufacturing is the experience of LaCie as a company in producing external drives, experience which helps them maintain their spot as one of the leaders in the market. ValueFor a 500GB hard drive to include an aluminum casing, within this price range, is a great thing for consumers. LaCie have managed to include their automated backup software in this package also, making this portable drive also a great solution for home users looking for a regular desktop backup solution. Network connectivity could be useful, though this is no reason to not purchase the unit unless you are specifically after that type of solution. SummaryThe hard aluminum casing of the LaCie Petit 500GB along with the added compatibility that USB 2.0 provides gives plenty to like about this external hard drive. For home users this drive would be ideal and the automated backup assistant gives your important data a secure location. If you are using backups on a small to medium business level, you may need to look for a drive with some larger storage capacity. Pros
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