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July 21, 2007

LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ 2TB External Hard Drive Review

The LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ provides an enormous 2TB (2000GB) capacity with a transparent, built-in RAID 0 array. The disk is equipped with FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces for data transfer. The unit is compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Mac OS 10.2.8 or later; Mac G4, G5, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.

LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ 2TB External Hard Drive

The LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ external storage disk drive can be used to store presentations, archive image banks, work on large-scale audio/video projects, or chain FireWire devices and iLink DV cameras. The new LaCie Shortcut Button conveniently launches any application (backup, music, slideshows, etc.) with just one push. More advanced features are Triple Power Management, a 32MB cache, a thermo-regulated progressive quiet smart fan. Software includes LaCie 1-Click Backup Software, SilverKeeper for automatic backup & file verification (Mac), EMC Retrospect Express HD for Windows and EMC Retrospect Express for Mac.

Specifications LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ 2TB External Hard Drive

Item Number : 301201U
Capacity : 2 TB
Interface : 2 x FireWire 800 (9-pin) ports
1 x FireWire 400 (6-pin) port (compatible with iLink, DV)1 x USB 2.0 port (compatible with USB 1.1)
Rotational Speed (rpm) : 7200
Interface Transfer Rate : FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s)FireWire 400: up to 400Mbits/s (50MB/s)USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s (60MB/s)
Burst Transfer Rate1 (max. drive speed) : FireWire 800: up to 80-90MB/sFireWire 400: up to 35-40MB/sUSB 2.0: up to 30-34MB/s
Average Seek Time (Write) : <10ms
Cache : 32MB
Cooling System : Thermo-regulated progressive quiet fan
Size : 1.7 x 6.8 x 10.6 in. / 44 x 173 x 272 mm
Weight : 5.51 lbs / 2500 g
Triple Power Management : “Auto” for energy efficiency, “On” for instant access, “Off” for data protection
Driver-Free : Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista / Mac OS X. Silverlining software for Mac OS 9 included.
System Requirements : Computer with a FireWire 800, FireWire 400 or USB 2.0 port
Mac OS 10.2.8 or later; Mac G4, G5, Intel 500MHz processor or higher
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista; Intel Pentium 500MHz processor or higher
Minimum 128MB RAM (512MB or greater recommended)
Comments : *1GB (gigabyte) = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB (terabyte) = 1000GB. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less).
1 Burst transfer rates vary from one computer to another and may vary slightly from one drive to another. Average speed is usually lower, depending on host configuration.
Box Content : LaCie Big Disk Extreme+; FireWire 800 to FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable; FireWire 400 to FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable; USB 2.0 cable (compatible with USB 1.1); external power supply; drive stand for upright use; User Manual; Quick Install Guide; LaCie ‘1-Click’ Backup Software; SilverKeeper for automatic backup & file verification (Mac); EMC Retrospect Express HD for Windows, EMC Retrospect Express for Mac
Warranty : 1 Year Limited Warranty
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