To survive in the real world, your data needs the protection of the LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive. The exclusive creation of world-renown designer Neil Poulton, this durable, portable storage solution offers a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface connection. Simply plug it into any PC or Mac with a USB port for backup, archiving and large data exchange anywhere. Its unique scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper make the LaCie Rugged Hard Drive especially resistant to harsh elements for extra protection along the road of your adventures.

Key Features:-

• Portable storage for people on the go
  
• Rugged design for protecting valuable data
  
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 bus-powered, plug & play
  
• Scratch-protected aluminum shell & shock-resistant rubber bumper

• Set of three rubber bumper sleeves
  
• New colours: green-grey, blue-grey, black
  
• Exclusively made for your Rugged Drive

An extraordinary combination of high capacity - up to 2.5TB, RAID security, and fast speed, this 5-drive tower provides enhanced data protection, massive storage space, and a convenient plug & play user experience. Supporting RAID levels 0*, 1, 0+1, and JBOD, this innovative solution at a fraction of the cost for traditional RAID systems is powered by the newest industry-leading Serial ATA (SATA II) 3Gb/s technology. Simply plug it into a SATA II 3Gb/s host and enjoy a rapid sustained transfer rate of up to 187MB/s. This all-in-one storage solution comes bundled with the LaCie SATA II 3Gb/s PCI-X Card 4E. Designed for business professionals who require high-volume security and speed, this mega-storage solution is ideal for audio/video and creative professionals.

Key Features:-

• The first SATA II
• RAID solution for Hi-def video
  
• New generation SATA II 3Gb/s technology
  
• 5 bays with hot-swappable drives
  
• Supports RAID levels 0*, 1, 0+1, JBOD

The Ethernet Disk RAID comes with Gigabit Ethernet interface plus robust data protection, four hot-swappable drives, and RAID 0, 1, 5, 5+spare, and 10 support. This essential network storage solution meets small business needs perfectly as a file-sharing server and central backup storage for multiple PCs. As a DHCP server with a second Ethernet port, it enables you to create your own local Gigabit network. User and group level authentication allows for securing data shares. With two USB 2.0 expansion ports, you can easily attach extra storage for expanding available capacity. The convenient email notification reports system errors, and it comes with an easy-to-use setup Wizard and Windows® Client Backup and Recovery software.

Key Features:-

• Easy network file sharing
  
• Data security: RAID 1, 5, 5+spare, and 10
  
• 4 removable, hot-swappable drives
  
• Active Directory Support

Fully loaded with all the best interfaces – eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 – the d2 Quadra brings you complete universal connectivity. Boasting superior features such as a 16MB cache, advanced 3-level power management, bootability and professional backup software, it’s designed for professional performance. Easily back up, archive or exchange all of your files, videos, MP3s and JPEGs or upgrade your PC or Mac with additional capacity. Its space-saving d2 design by Neil Poulton is so versatile, it can stand upright, stack or be rack-mounted – safeguarded by the best in heat-dissipating technology. Our LaCie Shortcut Button allows you to easily launch any application with one push, such as the included software EMC® Retrospect® Express for PC or Mac.

Key Features:-

• Quadruple interface for professional use
  
• Fast interface transfer rates up to 1.5Gbits/s (150MB/s)
  
• Advanced cooling system for quiet operation
  
• Plug & play, easy to use, daisy-chainable via FireWire

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, aluminium 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 unrivalled portable speed and built-in RAID 0, it’s ideal for demanding users such as audio-video professionals who need mega mobile storage.

Key Features:-

• Size matters: smaller dimensions, bigger performance
  
• Up to 82MB/s – fast for DV, HDV & some SD video
  
• Silent, sturdy, compact, mobile design
  
• Triple Interface for universal connectivity

The LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ provides enormous capacity and a transparent, built-in RAID 0 array with no configuration for fast FireWire 800 speed. Easily share data among the widest range of user platforms with this triple interface, plug & play hard drive. Store presentations, archive image banks, work on large-scale audio/video projects, or chain FireWire devices and iLink DV cameras. Its new LaCie Shortcut Button conveniently launches any application (backup, music, slideshows, etc.) with just one push. Advanced features for professionals include Triple Power Management, a 32MB cache, a thermo-regulated progressive quiet smart fan, and EMC Retrospect® advanced backup and data restoration software for Windows and Mac users.

Key Features:-

• Triple interface for universal connectivity on PC/Mac
  
• Built-in RAID 0 for Extreme FireWire 800 speed
  
• Compact, metal design: stack, rackmount, stand upright
  
• LaCie Shortcut Button: launch any application in 1 push

With Gigabit Ethernet for file sharing and USB 2.0 for personal storage, the Ethernet Disk mini works with or without a network. Use it as a simple, cost-effective data server with your office or home network. Accessible on every wired or wireless network, sharing files among Windows®, Mac® and Linux users becomes very easy. The user-friendly Wizard Install and web page administration make network set-up and configuration accessible for anyone. With the additional USB expansion port, the available capacity on your network can be expanded or you can share your photos stored on your camera***. The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini can also act as your home multimedia server - ideal for streaming digital media files on your TV via your UPnPTM AV-compatible digital media player (DMA).

Key Features:-

• Network storage for Windows®, Mac® & Linux
  
• Gigabit Ethernet for file sharing
  
• USB 2.0 for private connection
  
• Simple setup – no drivers to install

The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk is the essential storage solution for home and small business networking. This is the simplest way to share files between Windows, Mac and Linux computers. It can be used as a shared central repository via Gigabit Ethernet or as a personal hard drive off-network via USB. The second USB port can be used for connecting an additional hard drive to expand capacity over the network. A quick and simple installation wizard will have even novice users up and running in minutes on any wired or wireless network. The user-friendly web-based administration enables quick creation of shares and user profiles. When connected to a home network, the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk can stream multimedia content to UPnP™-compatible AV adapters.

Key Features:-

• Share files over Gigabit Ethernet
  
• Full support for Windows®, Mac® & Linux
  
• Stream your photos, music and videos
  
• Simple set-up with a quick Wizard Install

LaCie eSATA PCI Card (Shown left)
Upgrade your computer to fast SATA compatibility at an affordable cost. With 2 eSATA ports, you can connect two devices at once. Whether you use a PC or Mac, it quickly brings the impressive speed and high performance of this superior interface to your system. Perfect for connecting your LaCie d2 SATA hard drives to your computer with a high-speed data transfer rate, it also connects other SATA devices as well.* It supports SATA II native command queuing and RAID 0/1 (on Mac) and has bootable features. For Mac users, it’s plug & play and doesn’t require driver installation (driver software is included for PC users). With SATA hot plug/unplug hardware support, installation couldn't be easier.

• 2 eSATA ports for fast SATA performance
  
• High interface transfer rate up to 1.5Gbits/s
  
• Connect d2 SATA hard drives & other SATA devices
  
• Easy to install on PC or Mac

• Compatible with LaCie Biggest S1S, Biggest S2S, d2 Hard Drive SATA* & d2 eSATA II 3Gbits Hard Drive
  
• 2 eSATA ports for super-fast SATA II performance
  
• Hot plug/unplug hardware support
  
• Easy to install on computers with PCI-Express architecture

This high-performance d2 hard drive comes with biometric (fingerprint) access, hardware encryption, and a chain lock port** for attaching to your desktop. Simply swipe your finger over the sensor to access your private data. To lock it when you leave your desk, just touch the sensor and swipe again to unlock it upon return. Perfect for group projects, this Triple Interface storage solution is compatible with PC and Mac and holds up to 5 user profiles. It provides fast sustained transfer rates of up to 64MB/s via FireWire 800. Ideal for confidential professional applications such as video projects, digital artwork and music production, the d2 SAFE guards your original creations from getting into the wrong hands.

Key Features:-

• Maximum security for saving confidential files
  
• Lock/unlock with biometric access control
  
• AES 128-bit hardware encryption: automatic file encoding
  
• Triple Interface for use with PC and Mac

The LaCie 4big Quadra is the most complete 4-bay RAID solution for small servers, creative pro workstations, or offices that need large storage/backup capacity, superior speed, and advanced security. Offering capacities up to 6TB (6000GB!), the 4big features seven RAID modes, including RAID 0 and RAID 5—which is highlighted by a versatile hot-swappable feature—to customise its performance and data protection level.

With burst transfer rates reaching up to 200-230MB/s* through eSATA 3Gbits, the 4big fits perfectly with most applications that demand high speed, such as photo, pre-press, AV projects, and even HD post-production. Compatible with Time Machine™, it also comes with Genie Backup Manager Pro™ and Intego Backup Manager Pro™, for customisable backup and computer recovery.

The 4big Quadra not only sets a new standard in RAID technology and performance, but also was designed with the modern professional office in mind. Its stackable and chainable design helps to save space, while it’s expandable and scalable up to four units (providing up to an amazing 24TB capacity and 600 MB/s transfer rates). The 4big Quadra’s universal connectivity (with eSATA, Firewire 400/800, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces) helps to ensure maximum compatibility with any Mac or PC. Compared to traditional RAID towers, it saves up to 30-80% more energy, and its revolutionary ultra-reliable cooling system is almost 50% more quiet, making it the perfect choice for creative professionals. The technology, performance, and the design of the 4big Quadra make it an ideal addition to any workspace.

• RAID power: add terabytes on your desk
  
• Huge capacity for backing up all your data
  
• Superior protection and speed for creative pros
  
• 4 hot-swappable disks for non-stop data access
  
• Designed to complement and enhance your working environment

This fast, autonomous CD/DVD duplicator features an easy-to-use interface, allowing you to quickly duplicate data onto CDs or DVDs with the touch of a button. Now with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface connection, it can also be used as an external USB 2.0 DVD±RW drive with your PC or Mac. Create your own CD/DVD master directly from your PC/Mac and then make exact copies of it. Its intuitive system automatically recognises CD and DVD formats and the duplication process requires very little user’s attention. Compatible with most formats, the Dupli Disc DVD121 is the perfect duplicator for professionals and home users seeking affordable and easy duplication.

Key Features:-

• Easy-to-use stand-alone CD/DVD duplicator
  
• Also an external USB 2.0 DVD drive on PC/Mac
  
• Quick set-up and copying of personal DVDs*
  
• Create your master from your PC/Mac

A much faster and more cost effective solution than professional duplication, the Dupli 125 can even erase DVD-RW and CD-RW discs. As a standalone unit, it requires only a power supply and can be shared among various office departments. Now with USB 2.0, it can also be used as an external 16x DVD±RW drive with any PC or Mac. Compatible with most CD and DVD formats, it automatically recognises formats for fast, hassle-free duplication. Speed can be adjusted and it offers optional menus for advanced users. Five system modes including copy, test and verify options, accommodate multiple recording purposes.

Key Features:-

• Stand-alone CD/DVD duplicator
  
• Easy to use, simple setup
  
• Master CD auto recognition
  
• One-touch duplication

Burn up to 4 hours of HD video on a Blu-ray disc without quality loss and then share it with your customers or send your high-quality master for replication. New Blu-ray technology allows you to archive large amounts of data, audio asset libraries, raw video shoots, image files or complete multimedia projects on long lasting BD media - at a low cost per GB. Easily back up as much as 10 DVDs worth of important files at a fast throughput of 9MB/s. Backward compatible with CD/DVD media, it also offers a compelling interactive multimedia experience when playing back your BD-ROMs. Bundled with full-featured, easy-to-use software, including packet writing and backup applications, it’s the LaCie Blu-ray burning solution for intensive professional use.

Key Features:-

• The professional choice for Blu-ray recording
  
• Easily save 50GB of digital data on 1 disc
  
• BD (Blu-ray)/DVD/CD writer in one drive
  
• Durable metal d2 design; quiet operation

This item is new & comes in its original sealed, packaging.

With Gigabit Ethernet for file sharing and USB 2.0 for personal storage, the Ethernet Disk mini works with or without a network. Use it as a simple, cost-effective data server with your office or home network. Accessible on every wired or wireless network, sharing files among Windows®, Mac® and Linux users becomes very easy. The user-friendly Wizard Install and web page administration make network set-up and configuration accessible for anyone. With the additional USB expansion port, the available capacity on your network can be expanded or you can share your photos stored on your camera***. The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini can also act as your home multimedia server - ideal for streaming digital media files on your TV via your UPnPTM AV-compatible digital media player (DMA).

Key Features:-

• Network storage for Windows®, Mac® & Linux
  
• Gigabit Ethernet for file sharing
  
• USB 2.0 for private connection
  
• Simple setup – no drivers to install

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