LaCie advertises this drive as offering speeds “up to 5Gb/s”, with the asterix denoting this is the “maximum theoretical bus speed.” That sounds like an insane claim, and it is, but less than you might think. About as fast as a mechanical drive can be Older devices that don’t offer USB C are supported, and so are hypothetical future computers that don’t offer traditional USB ports. This means you can plug the Porsche drive into just about any computer. In the box you’ll find two cords - a USB C cable, and a USB 3.0 adapter. According to the LaCie website, the 4TB model is twice as thick and considerably heavier, at 0.8 inches thick and 11.1 ounces, presumably because there are two 2TB drives inside. The case and the drive inside combine for only 6.8 ounces, which means you can throw this into your bag and likely not notice that you’re carrying anything. The drive is only 0.4 inches thick, which is nice, with a surface area of 5 x 3.3 inches. The result is beautiful to look at, though the edges feel sharper than we’d like. The top and the side are brushed, resulting in a texture familiar to MacBook users, while the ridges reflect light almost like a mirror. It feels sturdy when you pick it up, and the design shows some attention to detail. This lightweight and slim hard drive is entirely encased in solid aluminum. None of these drives are competitively priced, but can the Porsche make up for that with elegance and speed? Let’s take a look. If the silver aluminum finish isn’t your favorite, there’s also a 2TB version with a faux-gold finish, available exclusively at Apple stores, for $150. The drive is offered with one terabyte of storage for $110, 2TB for $150, and 4TB for $230. External hard drive makers LaCie has worked with Porsche Design since 2003 this USB-C mobile drive is just the latest combined effort.
Why, you might be wondering, is the word “Porsche” being used to describe a hard drive? Because the exterior was designed by Porsche Design, a subsidiary of carmakers Porsche AG that designs hard drives alongside shoes, suitcases, watches, and other accessories. 4 inches thick, LaCie’s aluminum encased Porsche Design Mobile Drive is lightweight and sturdy.
And if you put it off because you’re afraid of a massive hard drive taking up space, LaCie might have the answer.Īt 6.8 ounces and only. If you’re not backing up your data, you should be.
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