LaCie Rugged Mini 500GB USB3.0 Portable Harddrive (7200rpm)

The LaCie Rugged Mini Portable Hard Drive provides 500GB of space for storing your data. In addition, the drive, as its name suggests, has a rugged design that can stand up to the hazards of daily usage. In fact, this drive can take a fall from up to 1.2m (non-operating mode) without harm to the drive or your information. The Rugged Mini is pressure-resistant and rain-resistant as well.

Being tough is one thing, but the Rugged Mini is also a true performer. The drive features a USB 3.0 interface - which is also USB 2.0 compliant - and a transfer rate of up to 5Gb/s. The drive functions at 7200rpm keeping information access time to the minimum. Beyond speed, the Rugged Mini has security on its agenda. The LaCie Private-Public software that comes built-into the drive ensures that you can keep private files private with the help of a password protected section of the drive.

The Smallest Member of the Rugged Family

With its iconic orange design and secure form factor, the Rugged has been one of LaCie’s most popular hard drives. With the Rugged Mini, they’ve shrunk the Rugged, and added tons of new features, making it a solid investment for on-the-go data transport.

Maximum Reliability

The LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk shares features with our popular Rugged Hard Disk, like shock resistance, drop resistance, and a rubber sleeve for added protection. But with the Rugged Mini, we've gone a step further: it's also rain-resistant, and pressure-resistant-you can drive over it with a 1-ton car, and it still works! Its small size makes it perfect to take with you wherever you go, and its Rugged exterior provides protection against accidental drops, shock, or pressure.

The Speed of USB 3.0

With the Rugged Mini, you've got the speed of USB 3.0, and full backward compatibility with USB 2.0, meaning that you can use it on almost any computer. You can transfer a 700MB video file in less than 7 seconds with USB 3.0, compared to 25 seconds with USB 2.0. Additionally, you can use the LaCie Mac USB 3.0 Driver to improve data transfer speed on your Mac (up to a 30% performance increase compared to FireWire 800).

LaCie Private-Public

The Rugged Mini doesn't just keep your data safe from external forces, it also protects against intrusion. With secure password protection software built-in, it's easy to make sure that your files are secure and protected, no matter where you go. You can even use access your password-protected files using any computer, ensuring complete data mobility-and complete data safety.

Automatic Backup

Easy setup and automatic worry-free backup for both PC and Mac computers.

Password Protection

With LaCie Private-Public software built-in, it's easy to make sure that your files are secure and protected, no matter where you go.

40% Energy Savings

Automatic Eco mode lowers the power consumption by up to 40% when not in use, increasing the battery life of your notebook or laptop.

Maximum Drop Height

1.2m in non-operating mode (dropping is not recommended in operating mode).