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LaCie Little Big Disk (200 GB)

Manufacturer: LaCie Ltd. Part number: 301089U

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Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

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Bottom Line:: The LaCie Little Big Disk is perfect for mobile audiovisual enthusiasts who need fast transfer rates, a compact form factor, and multiple connection options. It's worth the price.
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LaCie Little Big Disk (200 GB)

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Reviewed by: Dong Van Ngo
Edited by: Felisa Yang
Reviewed on: 07/28/2006

The good: The LaCie Little Big Disk is a compact drive that offers blazing performance, three connection options, RAID 0 capability, and backup software--perfect for A/V enthusiasts on the go.

The bad: The drive is expensive, and the USB connection isn't bus-powered, which means you'll have to carry the AC adapter if you don't have a FireWire port available. Also, LaCie's phone support isn't toll-free.

The bottom line: The LaCie Little Big Disk is perfect for mobile audiovisual enthusiasts who need fast transfer rates, a compact form factor, and multiple connection options. It's worth the price.

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The LaCie Little Big Disk should be called the Little Heavy Disk. Though it weighs merely 1.4 pounds, the drive feels very sturdy and hefty in your hand, considering its compact size. The device's rugged design really makes you think that you are dealing with a little tough guy, so we were eager to put it to the test to find out just how tough it was.

Drive type: Portable hard disk drive
Capacity: 160GB, 200GB, 320GB
Capacity of test unit: 200GB
Cache: 16MB
Dimension: 1.6 by 3.3 by 5.5 inches, 1.4 pounds
Notable design features: Pocket-size compact
Connection options: FireWire 800 (two ports), Hi-Speed USB 2.0, FireWire 400
OSs supported: Mac OS 10.x/Mac OS 9.x and Windows 2000/Windows XP
Software included (on drive): LaCie 1-Click Backup Software (Windows XP/2000, Mac OS 10.x), Silverkeeper backup software (Mac OS 9 & 10.x), Silverlining Pro Utilities (Mac OS 9)
Additional features: Rugged design, built-in RAID 0, FireWire-bus powered, removable drive stand
Service/support: One-year warranty; phone support Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT (toll call); Web site support: FAQs, manuals, drivers, online help-request form; hardcopy quick-install guide; LaCie Utilities CD-ROM with user manual.

We were impressed with the Little Big Disk's performance. The LaCie Little Big Disk was one of a very few external drives we've tested that offers consistently similar write and read speeds. Using a FireWire 400 connection, it averaged about 9.5 minutes to write our 10GB test folder to disk and copy it back to our PC. If you have a FireWire 800 port, you should see even faster performance. However, even using FireWire 400, the Little Big Disk was already the top performer among the external hard drives of its physical size (or bigger) that we've tested. Audiovisual pros, in particular, will rejoice at the drive's blazing speeds.

We tested with the FireWire connection because the USB 2.0 connection isn't bus-powered; it requires the included power adapter, which makes the unit a little more cumbersome when on the go. The FireWire connections are bus-powered. This is the only technical complaint we had with the drive.

The LaCie Little Big Disk is a bit pricey for the capacities offered, but it is an excellent external hard drive that offers great speed, multiple connection options, and features, including as RAID 0 capability, not normally included on drives of this size.

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Wouldnt buy anything Lacie

by vanderwielen on July 29, 2006

Pros: Made of Metal

Cons: Constantly going off-line, loud

Summary: I've had 3 of the Lacie Big Disks and would definitely say stay away! One constantly goes off line then mysteriously comes back on line. the other had a ...

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Summary: I've had 3 of the Lacie Big Disks and would definitely say stay away! One constantly goes off line then mysteriously comes back on line. the other had a flakey power connector that simply won't hold the power connector without glue! I've recommend Buffalo Technologies Terra Stations, of which I have 4 and have never had the first problem. Plus, they're network appliances and cost less than these things.

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Specifications

Manufacturer: LaCie Ltd.
Part number: 301089U
Description: More compact and much faster than conventional hard drives, this small portable triple interface powerhouse boasts unmatched high capacity and speed for its size. Exclusively designed by Neil Poulton for LaCie, it has a unique sturdy, aluminum body engineered to dissipate heat without a fan, for silent operation. It offers the universal connectivity of Triple Interface (2 x FireWire 800, 1 x FireWire 400 and 1 x USB 2.0 ports). FireWire bus-powered, there's no need for a cumbersome AC adapter and it's capable of FireWire daisy-chaining. With unrivaled portable speed and built-in RAID 0, it's ideal for demanding users such as audio-video professionals who need mega mobile storage.

General
Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
Width 1.6 in
Depth 5.5 in
Height 3.3 in
Weight 1.5 lbs
Hard Drive
Capacity 200 GB
Interface Type IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
Buffer Size 16 MB
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Performance
Max Data Transfer Rate 82
Data Transfer Rate Details FireWire 800 : 82 MBps, FireWire : 41 MBps, Hi-Speed USB : 34 MBps
Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Storage Controller
Type None
Storage Controller (2nd)
Type None

Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces 2 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Compatible Bays None
Compatible Slots x None
Power
External Hard Drive Power Source FireWire bus, Included AC adapter
Power device type Power adapter
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Vertical stand
Cables Included 1 x IEEE 1394 cable - FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) - External, 1 x IEEE 1394 cable - FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) - External, 1 x USB cable - External
Software / System Requirements
Software type SilverKeeper, Silverlining Pro, Drivers & Utilities, Lacie Backup Software
Min Operating system Apple MacOS 9.x, Apple MacOS X 10.x, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
System Requirements Details MacOS X 10.x - PowerPC G3 - RAM 128 MB, MacOS 9.x - PowerPC G3 - RAM 128 MB, Windows 2000/XP - Pentium II - RAM 128 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & support type 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years

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