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LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - USB 3.0/ 2.0 Compatible, Drop Shock Dust Rain Resistant Shuttle Drive, For Mac And PC Computer (LAC9000298), orange

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Digital Storage Capacity 2 TB
Hard Disk Interface USB 1.1
Connectivity Technology USB
Brand LaCie
Special Feature Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor 3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Description usb 3
Compatible Devices Laptop
Installation Type External Hard Drive
Color orange

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  • Shock, drops up to 4 feet, dust and water resistant for all-terrain use.Specific uses: Personal
  • For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for more details
  • Password protection built in
  • Uses USB 3.0 which is up to 4 times faster than USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
  • Includes 1-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan. Must redeem by January 31, 2020
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The Smallest Rugged Around

With capacities of up to 5 TB, the LaCie Rugged Mini is a small but mighty portable hard drive. Perfect for busy creatives, it offers premium protection for photos, footage, and more, delivering Mac and Windows compatibility, fast speeds and customisable backup.

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  • Drop resistant up to 4 ft (1.2m)
  • Rain resistant
  • Pressure resistant up to 1 tonne
  • USB Type A cable not included

Puny? Think Again.

Small it might be, but when put to the test Rugged Mini kept data alive under the weight of 1 tonne car. And its strength doesn’t stop there. From mother nature to studio sets to crammed travel bags, this portable hard drive’s compact yet robust design works overtime to help protect photos, footage and more.

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Loads of Capacity

With up to 5 TB of space, Rugged Mini is ideal for moving footage from on-set to post-production, or for storing a massive content library.

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Fast Transfer Speeds

With speeds of up to 130 MB/s, Rugged Mini enables seamless transfers and backups.

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Easy Backup Software

LaCie Toolkit offers on-demand, one-click backup, scheduled automatic backups, and folder syncing across multiple devices.

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Edit with Adobe Creative Cloud

Turn raw footage into flawless productions with one free month of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan.

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What’s Included

LaCie Rugged Mini hard drive, USB-C cable, quick install guide

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  • LaCie Rugged Mini USB 3.0 2TB USB3.0
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    Hard Drive ‎2 TB usb 3
    Number of USB 2.0 Ports ‎1
    Brand ‎LaCie
    Series ‎LaCie Rugged Mini
    Item model number ‎LAC9000298
    Hardware Platform ‎PC, Mac
    Operating System ‎Latest version of Windows® 7 or later / Mac OS® X 10.5 or later (LaCie Private-Public software requires Mac Intel® processor)
    Item Weight ‎9.9 ounces
    Product Dimensions ‎5.3 x 3.4 x 0.79 inches
    Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎5.3 x 3.4 x 0.79 inches
    Color ‎orange
    Flash Memory Size ‎2
    Hard Drive Interface ‎USB 1.1
    Hard Drive Rotational Speed ‎5400 RPM
    Batteries ‎1 AAAA batteries required.
    Manufacturer ‎Seagate
    Language ‎English
    ASIN ‎B00IRV005E
    Country of Origin ‎Thailand
    Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
    Date First Available ‎March 4, 2014

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    Product Description

    Travel with a capacity of 2TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3. 0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited for long term peace of mind.

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    Customers find the external hard drive durable, with one noting it never failed despite rough handling, and appreciate its speed, with quick transfers and fast backups. The drive is easy to set up and use, and customers like its compact size that fits in car center consoles, while providing ample storage space for backups and data. The functionality and value for money receive mixed reviews, with some saying it's worth the money while others find it not worth the price. The hard drive quality also gets mixed feedback, with some describing it as great while others report crashes.

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    692 customers mention "Durability"555 positive137 negative

    Customers praise the hard drive's durability, noting its solid state design, rugged case, and ability to withstand rough handling.

    "...As a video and graphic designer, having reliable and efficient storage is crucial, and this device delivers on all fronts. Design:..." Read more

    "...Yes, I would recommend for those in need of a durable portable storage unit." Read more

    "This hard drive is very durable! I’ve had it for over 4 months, take it everywhere, and have had zero problems...." Read more

    "Very easy to use and put files onto, hasn't corrupted anything yet so that's a plus. Set up is kind of funky but good overall" Read more

    379 customers mention "Speed"281 positive98 negative

    Customers find the external hard drive incredibly fast, with quick transfers and fast backups, and one customer notes that it hooks up directly for optimal performance.

    "...It works flawlessly with my MacBook Pro. I’ve experienced no lag or connectivity issues, and it integrates seamlessly with my workflow...." Read more

    "...It’s fast and mounts quickly. A definite upgrade from my 5 year old Western Digital. Transferred +200GB directory in minutes." Read more

    "...It’s super fast and was easy to install on my Mac. I love how compact yet sturdy it is. Highly recommend this brand—it’s definitely worth the money!" Read more

    "...Well designed and protected. Seems a bit slower now that I invest more in SSD drives...." Read more

    290 customers mention "Ease of use"235 positive55 negative

    Customers find the external hard drive easy to set up and use, with simple connection and formatting processes, and one customer mentions that the MacBook Air Utilities migration app makes the process particularly straightforward.

    "...This external storage is incredibly user-friendly. It’s plug-and-play, which means I was able to start using it immediately without any complicated..." Read more

    "...It’s fast and mounts quickly. A definite upgrade from my 5 year old Western Digital. Transferred +200GB directory in minutes." Read more

    "...It’s super fast and was easy to install on my Mac. I love how compact yet sturdy it is. Highly recommend this brand—it’s definitely worth the money!" Read more

    "So simple to use. The installation took all of 1 minute! I was able to format the drive to match my needs and it did it magnificently!" Read more

    258 customers mention "Storage capacity"234 positive24 negative

    Customers appreciate the hard drive's storage capacity, noting it has plenty of space for backups and extra data, with one customer mentioning it can hold large Powerpoint presentations.

    "...Rugged No overheating problems Plenty of data storage I recommend this external drive for the budget conscience, graphic, or 3D editor." Read more

    "easy to use, good backup disk." Read more

    "...Tough build, easy USB-C connection, and plenty of space. Perfect for travel and backing up on the go. No complaints!" Read more

    "It copies fast and has a very good storage level, easy to transport and the casing keep the drive protected in case of slight fall...." Read more

    191 customers mention "Size"143 positive48 negative

    Customers appreciate the hard drive's compact size, noting it fits perfectly in car center consoles and saves Mac hard drive space.

    "...It has a compact form factor that easily fits into my laptop bag, making it perfect for on-the-go work...." Read more

    "...But I only bought this for long term storage and it's a perfect fit for my workload...." Read more

    "...It’s super fast and was easy to install on my Mac. I love how compact yet sturdy it is. Highly recommend this brand—it’s definitely worth the money!" Read more

    "...Easy to use and set up. Disadvantage was the USB cable had the wrong fitting on the PC end. Had to purchase the right one." Read more

    990 customers mention "Functionality"624 positive366 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the hard drive's functionality, with some reporting it works well, particularly with Mac OS, while others mention it stops working or could not get it to work at all.

    "...It combines style, speed, and practicality, making it a must-have for video and graphic designers. Highly recommend!" Read more

    "...Super sensitivity in the Mac system?..." Read more

    "I’ve had this for about a week and works seamlessly with my 2023 MacBook Pro via Thunderbolt 4 port. It’s fast and mounts quickly...." Read more

    "...No drops, no water, nothing. Other USB devices work just fine. I contacted the manufacturer, Seagate (LaCie is now owned by them)...." Read more

    358 customers mention "Value for money"226 positive132 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the hard drive's value for money, with some finding it well worth the price while others consider it not worth the cost.

    "...Overall, the Lecie 1TB external storage is a fantastic investment for anyone in creative fields...." Read more

    "...but I had a USB cord from a Toshiba HD that worked - the product is pricey but works great" Read more

    "...Highly recommend this brand—it’s definitely worth the money!" Read more

    "This very cool looking and affordable hard drive arrived on time in perfect condition brand new of course and included was a small cable that I could..." Read more

    310 customers mention "Hard drive quality"210 positive100 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the hard drive's reliability, with some finding it great for backup purposes while others report that it corrupts data and crashes.

    "...Backing up to the cloud is okay, provided I have an internet connection. But, using the cloud as a server came with problems...." Read more

    "These are normally great drives. For whatever reason, the drive continues to self-eject. I don't move it around or travel with it...." Read more

    "...Windows reported disk problems so I ran the Scan & Repair utility (Properties->Tools), which took a while but reported a successful repair...." Read more

    "This SSD works GREAT in my iMac, super fast. Backed up my HDD backups. But... my iPad Pro 2024 M4 13 inch doesn't read it...." Read more

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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024
      Style: Rugged mini HDDCapacity: 1TBVerified Purchase
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      I couldn’t be happier with my decision! As a video and graphic designer, having reliable and efficient storage is crucial, and this device delivers on all fronts.

      Design:
      The sleek and modern design of the Lecie external drive is both stylish and practical. It has a compact form factor that easily fits into my laptop bag, making it perfect for on-the-go work. The build quality feels robust, and I appreciate the matte finish that resists fingerprints and smudges.

      Practicality:
      This external storage is incredibly user-friendly. It’s plug-and-play, which means I was able to start using it immediately without any complicated setup. The included USB-C connection ensures compatibility with my MacBook Pro, and it even comes with a USB-A adapter for older devices.

      Fast Transfer:
      One of the standout features is the transfer speed. I’ve tested it with large video files, and the data transfer is impressively fast. Copying and moving files is a breeze, allowing me to focus more on my projects rather than waiting around for uploads or downloads.

      Seamless Performance:
      It works flawlessly with my MacBook Pro. I’ve experienced no lag or connectivity issues, and it integrates seamlessly with my workflow. Whether I’m editing high-resolution videos or managing graphic design assets, this drive keeps up effortlessly.

      Overall, the Lecie 1TB external storage is a fantastic investment for anyone in creative fields. It combines style, speed, and practicality, making it a must-have for video and graphic designers. Highly recommend!
      35 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
      Style: Rugged SSD - 2000MB/sCapacity: 4TBVerified Purchase
      I’ve had this for about a week and works seamlessly with my 2023 MacBook Pro via Thunderbolt 4 port. It’s fast and mounts quickly. A definite upgrade from my 5 year old Western Digital. Transferred +200GB directory in minutes.
      2 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
      Style: Rugged mini HDDCapacity: 4TBVerified Purchase
      I've always enjoyed using LACIE drives for back-ups. Well designed and protected. Seems a bit slower now that I invest more in SSD drives. But I only bought this for long term storage and it's a perfect fit for my workload. Yes, I would recommend for those in need of a durable portable storage unit.
    • Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
      Style: USB-C HDDCapacity: 5TBVerified Purchase
      Have had great success ( until I recently updated my Mac OS and was told by Apple that I'd originally formatted this drive incorrectly and my 2 years worth of work would now not work with the Mac OS update ?!?!?!?!??! ) Be sure if you're using Mac that you format the drive using APFS format so that video may quickly movie between the drive and Final Cut Pro ( contact Apple support to confirm this )
      4 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
      Style: Mini HDDCapacity: 5TBVerified Purchase
      REVISED 01/01/25: I purchased this to back up a half-full 6TB Seagate Backup Plus drive that's acting flaky, attached to my MacMini.

      UPDATE: The drive came formatted EX-FAT (Mac and Windows compatible) with a USB-C to USB3-Micro B "Super Speed" (two lobes, for the drive) cable. With no spare USB-C ports on my MacMini, I used a Samsung USB3-A to USB3-Micro B cable from an older Seagate drive into a Sabrent USB3-A hub on the MacMini. It worked fine at first, then failed as described below. Retrying with the LaCie cable into a USB-C to USB3-A adapter into the hub worked. Super sensitivity in the Mac system? I have no other explanation as the drive continues to work on Windows PCs with the old Samsung cable.

      INITIAL REPORT: It mounted fine out of the box, and macOS Disk Utility recognized it as a 5TB volume "LaCie." The first few copy batches of multi-GB files and folders worked OK, but then copying stopped, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 reported "Copy operation stopped, volume disappeared." (WTF??). macOS Disk Utility no longer sees the device.

      It mounted as a USB volume on Windows 11, and I could see the copied files. Windows reported disk problems so I ran the Scan & Repair utility (Properties->Tools), which took a while but reported a successful repair. Trying again on macOS, and the same result: The drive starts up (vibrates) as expected but doesn't mount and is still invisible to the Disk Utility app.
      17 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
      Style: Rugged mini HDDCapacity: 2TBVerified Purchase
      This hard drive is very durable! I’ve had it for over 4 months, take it everywhere, and have had zero problems. It’s super fast and was easy to install on my Mac. I love how compact yet sturdy it is. Highly recommend this brand—it’s definitely worth the money!
      4 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
      Style: USB-C HDDCapacity: 5TBVerified Purchase
      I first discovered the LaCie drives during a music video shoot in the middle of nowhere.
      The DP would dump his footage into the drive. Which in turn was dumped into a computer later.
      The DP chose the LaCie brand because he used it in rough climates and places without failure.

      Today, I chose this drive for the same reasons.
      3D creation produces massive amounts of data.
      I needed a drive that could hold all that data and take a beating if it were dropped.

      Backing up to the cloud is okay, provided I have an internet connection. But, using the cloud as a server came with problems.

      Reality Check
      I needed an external drive that could hold more data than my computer.
      The drive would act as a server for the computer.
      The drive must be rugged. There would be times when it would be used in the field.

      The lack of funds left me looking at HDD models instead of SSDs.
      Nonetheless, this drive has not let me down.

      And because it is a 5TB drive, it can handle my data storage needs.

      What I like
      Compatible with my Macbook Pro
      Plug-and-play technology
      Rugged
      No overheating problems
      Plenty of data storage
      I recommend this external drive for the budget conscience, graphic, or 3D editor.
      28 people found this helpful
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      5.0 out of 5 stars LaCie Rugged USB-C, przenośny zewnętrzny dysk twardy 4 TB
      Reviewed in Poland on May 3, 2021
      Style: USB-C HDDCapacity: 4TBVerified Purchase
      Jestem bardzo zadowolona, produkt spełnił moje oczekiwania.
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    • Melinda Owens
      5.0 out of 5 stars Tudo excelente!!! Produto, Empresa vendedora e Amazon.
      Reviewed in Brazil on July 6, 2023
      Style: Rugged SSD - 1050MB/sCapacity: 2TBVerified Purchase
      PRODUTO:
      Eu comprei o "LaCie Rugged (Robusto) SSD Externo” de 2TB (STHR2000800).
      O produto é uma fofura, super pequeno e do tamanho da palma da mão (e não é o "Mini Robusto"). Pena que a porta de saída USB-C (lugar onde conecta o cabo que vem junto) do SSD externo não tenha uma tampa de proteção. O que é estranho, pois a LaCie afirma que esse SSD tem o IP67 de segurança, mas com a saída USB-C sem nenhuma vedação, recebe poeira e, se for o caso, água também. Então, não entendo esse selo da LaCie, se é seguro realmente. Bom, eu que não vou correr o risco de testar. Mas a LaCie pecou muito nisso porque recebe sim poeira. O cabo é bom e espesso, o que evita quebra ou rompimento fácil, demonstrando nenhuma fragilidade.
      O produto em si parece ser bom e não parece apresentar defeitos, mas só com o uso que eu poderei saber e ter certeza, pois eu ainda não efetuei a instalação para usá-lo. Mas ele abriu normalmente no meu computador (Windows 10) para fazer a instalação.

      AMAZON:
      A entrega foi super rápida, bem antes do prazo.

      EMPRESA VENDEDORA (RHA TECH):
      A empresa que me vendeu o "Rugged SSD Externo" de 2TB da LaCie é séria e comprometida em atender o cliente de forma rápida, ágil e eficaz. O atendimento foi excelente, inclusive o vendedor foi muito rápido e eficiente em me auxiliar. A empresa cumpre com o que promete e atende a todas as especificações do produto anunciado. Sem reclamações. Eu compraria novamente com eles porque demonstraram total confiança e bastante respeito e honestidade com o cliente. Estou muito feliz e satisfeita com a compra!! Muito obrigada a todos!!!
    • xCalibur
      5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para andar de aqui a allá
      Reviewed in Mexico on November 2, 2024
      Style: USB-C HDDCapacity: 2TBVerified Purchase
      Compañero perfecto para las Mac, portátil, pequeño, rápido y robusto. Se puede llevar a todos lados y no te preocupas si se cae por error, la goma lo protege súper bien. Les recomiendo sustituir el cable que trae por uno más flexible.
    • diana higareda
      5.0 out of 5 stars Good as always
      Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on September 11, 2023
      Style: Mini HDDCapacity: 5TBVerified Purchase
      Easy to use and very good quality 🫡👌🏻
    • Canadian Jane
      5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable so far the go-to backup drive for MACs
      Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2019
      Style: Rugged mini HDDCapacity: 2TBVerified Purchase
      I got this in desperation, after my iMac decided it did not like WD for backing up. It still did not work with this LaCie. Frustrated, because this was a new drive and expensive, I narrowed down the issue to my RAM upgrade.
      As soon as I removed the faulty memory and replaced it with the original Mac memory, bam it did my backup in 20 minutes.
      It was an expensive purchase $160 for only 2TB, but this will be my trusty reliable backup drive for my iMac to come.
      I don't want to go through what I did again. Starting from scratch 3x. Without a backup because the Mac corrupted my other two WD drives with the backups.
      If you are on the fence, trust me when I say that in the end, it's not worth losing data and time to start over.
      The build is amazing. It's solid, small and has a led indicator light. Comes with two cables and Adobe Creative suite free trial. It's supposed to be rain proof, drop proof and can handle 1 ton runover by a truck.

      SHIPPING:
      Arrived sooner than expected with Prime in a bubble envelope no signature. No padded packaging by Amazon. Lucky I was home and saw it stuffed in my mailbox. If someone stole it, it would have been a nightmare. If it was not the Rugged LaCie, I would have returned it and asked for padded secure shipping.

      CON: the USB plug into the drive wobbles and does not fully insert. This is a problem if you travel or use this drive on the go. At home you can carefully leave it undisturbed, but why make something so solid to make a delicate USB connection? And this is the latest new drive from LaCie. They might have done this to make room for silicone, but it is better to have a secure connection.
      I tried removing the silicone protection and inserting the USB that way but it still does not fully click in and insert. There is a gap.
      Just be very careful about this. The quality otherwise feels amazing with it's thick aluminium casing. I still recommend it for MAC.