LaCie launches "Rugged" hard disk in 500GB capacity

Rubber bumpered storage

LaCie launches

23 April 2008 13:03 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

LaCie has announced the availability a new 500 gigabyte Rugged hard disk.

Designed by Neil Poulton, the LaCie Rugged features a unique scratch-resistant aluminum shell and a shock-resistant rubber bumper to "protect data against the everyday bumps, bruises and hard knocks of the real world, while protecting valuable data along the way".

Bus-powered, the 500GB Rugged is available in USB 2.0 or a USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 version for speedier data transfers.

Complete with LaCie Setup Assistant, and LaCie "1-Click" backup software for both PC and Mac and SilverKeeper for Mac, the LaCie Rugged 500GB version is available now £189 for the USB version.

The USB 2.0, Firewire 400 and FireWire 800 version is available for a suggested retail price starting at £229.

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