LaCie Rugged USB3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

6
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Fast transfer speeds.
Online storage included.
Durable design.

Cons:

Bulky.
Have to install drivers to use.

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Last revision on May 10, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Fast transfer speeds
Online storage included
Durable design
Light and rugged
Changeable colors

Reviewers Didn't Like

Bulky
Have to install drivers to use
USB 3.0

Expert reviews and ratings

See how the Iomega eGO fares against other USB 3.0 portable hard drives on the market....

By PC Authority on March 14, 2012

Because this drive works well with both Macs and PCs, it is a lucrative accessory for all computer users alike. Furthermore, the latest USB standard, combined with a compact yet high capacity platform, makes the LaCie Rugged external hard drive a...

By Electronicsme on November 30, 2010

Today, we take a look at the LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 mobile Hard Disk Drive (HDD), one of the many SuperSpeed USB 3.0 devices released this year. Designed by Neil Poulton, this outlandish-looking mobile HDD is supposed to be shockproof, conforming to...

By VR-Zone on October 02, 2010

A fast drive at a good price, but you’ll either love or hate the design...

By PC Pro on September 16, 2010

100

It's expensive, but its USB3 connection makes the latest LaCie Rugged the fastest portable hard disk we've ever seen....

By Expert Reviews on June 24, 2010

100

The software Among the softwware delivered with the drive, LaCie has thrown in the online backup service from Wuala. 10 GB are allocated for every customer for a year. This allows you to both access data wherever you are and give you an off-hardware...

By DigitalVersus on June 17, 2010

Not only is this portable hard drive super-fast, it can take its share of abuse,...

By LaptopMag on June 10, 2010

It’s not as fast as Western Digital’s offering, but that’s the cost of losing the power brick and gaining true portability. Unfortunately that’s not the only cost. At £134.99 for 500GB, it’s a bit pricey, considering...

By RegHardware on May 19, 2010

Pros: light, rugged, changeable colors

Cons: Have to install drivers to use, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, LaCie is part of the growing consortium of companies introducing SuperSpeed USB 3.0 products. While I was hoping to test the 500GB AllTerrain Hard Disk USB 3.0 capabilities with LaCie's USB 3.0 Expre

By About.com on January 01, 2010

The LaCie rugged USB 3.0 is especially suitable as a mobile data case with a stable case in rougher surroundings. You'll accept the somewhat heavier and bigger case in this case. The highlights are, however, the inner values. With a transfer rate of...

By NotebookCheck on June 14, 2010

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