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Check out this newly released hard drive from LaCie, the Sphere. Designed by Christofle, this elegant handcrafted hard drive is enclosed in a spherical case of silver-plated steel, has a USB 3.0 connection interface and comes in 1TB of storage capacity. The 1TB Sphere is available now for a retail price of $499. [Product Page]
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Rely heavily on a LaCie 5big NAS Pro or 2big NAS? If so, you'll want to carve out a few minutes to inject a bit of new software (tap "Support" in the product's Dashboard). The aforementioned outfit has updated its NAS OS 3 software today, increasing RAID 5 write speeds by 25 percent, expanding hybrid cloud capabilities and adding more professional features. With this update, the LaCie 5big NAS Pro now features RAID 5 write speeds up to 100MB/s on a single LAN, a 25 percent increase from the previous NAS OS version.
In addition to letting users sync data between a computer and the cloud, NAS OS 3.1 now lets users sync data between a computer and the NAS. For the pros in attendance, you'll be pleased to know that the software now features hardware monitoring that alerts the admin in real time of potential issues with the fan, CPU and RAM. The new build (v3.1) is available today for the 5big NAS Pro and will be available in August for the 2big NAS; for more, peek the full presser after the break.
Filed under: Storage, Software
Source: LaCie
LaCie in collaboration with Porsche Design have showed off their newest USB 3.0 portable hard drive, the LaCie Mobile Porsche Slim. Coming in 500GB capacity, this slim hard drive (11mm thick) features a durable aluminum body, a USB 3.0 connection interface and a built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. The LaCie Mobile Porsche Slim will hit the market from the end of May for unannounced price yet. [Product Page]
Here we have a new line of 4-bay external HDDs from LaCie, the LaCie 4big quadra USB 3.0. Available in both 8TB and 12TB capacities, these external HDDs come with a large surface heat sink structure rugged aluminum body, a security slot for theft prevention, RAID (0,5,5+,10) support and provide three different types of connection interfaces: 1x USB 3.0 and 2x FireWire800. The LaCie 4big quadra USB 3.0 will go on sale from late April, prices unannounced yet. [Product Page]
LaCie has just added a new storage capacity to its d2 Quadra USB 3.0 external HDD line-up by launching the 3TB model. This fan-less HDD comes with a sturdy aluminum enclosure, a security slot for theft prevention and provides three different types of connection interfaces: 1x USB 3.0, 1x eSATA and 2x FireWire800. The 3TB d2 Quadra USB 3.0 is available now for 36,800 Yen (about $397). [Product Page]
Elecom will launch a new portable HDD from LaCie namely the LaCie rugged Thunderbolt + USB 3.0. Coming in 1TB of storage capacity, this 2.5-inch portable HDD is equipped with a shock-resistant aluminum exterior, a rubber bumper and comes with both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connection interfaces. The LaCie rugged Thunderbolt + USB 3.0 will become available from early February for around 24,800 Yen (about $272). [Product Page]
LaCie teased us at CES with the prospect of a rare high-concept hard drive design in the Blade Runner, but it left out the rather important matter of when we could buy the Philippe Starck-designed storage. As we've discovered, we didn't have to wait long -- the Blade Runner has just become available. Plunk down $300 and you'll get a 4TB, USB 3.0-based external drive that melds a blob-like disk shell with aluminum blades that both cool the main body and create a (minor) conversation piece. Just be sure to hurry if you're looking for a dash of art with your extra drive space, as it's doubtful that the Blade Runner's 9,999-unit production run will last.
Filed under: Storage
Source: LaCie