LaCie Rugged Safe

Secure All–Terrain Hard Disk
USB 2.0 | FireWire 800
500GB

Biometric authentication: up to ten users
128–bit AES hardware encryption for full data protection
Bus–powered and compatible with Mac® and PC
Shock–proof rugged design
Design by Neil Poulton

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	500GB	$199.99
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	1TB	$279.99

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The LaCie Rugged Safe is the most complete mobile storage solution available. It offers multiple levels of data protection, from its unbreakable hardware encryption and the safest biometric authentication technology, to its shock–proof enclosure.

Developed for users that need to protect their data against theft, the Rugged Safe boasts AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 128–bit encryption. This is the same standard used by the U.S. government and organizations worldwide to protect critical documents. The Rugged Safe also features biometric authentication, which enables personalized data control, with access for to up to ten users. In addition to its enhanced security, the Rugged Safe comes with USB 2.0, FireWire 800/400, and is fully plug and play. Once configured, it grants access to authorized users on any Mac or PC with a single finger swipe, requiring no software installation. It’s also bus powered, making it the best solution for people on the go carrying sensitive data.

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Item Number :	301491
Capacity :	500 GB
Interface :	USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible), FireWire 800, FireWire 400 compliant with optional cable
Interface Transfer Rate :	FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s; Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s
System Requirements :	Computer with a USB 2.0, FireWire 800 or 400 port Latest version of Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 Minimum 600MB free disk space
Dimensions :	90 x 28 x 145 mm / 3.5 x 1 x 5.7 in.
Weight :	298 g / 10.5 oz.
Box Content :	LaCie Rugged Safe FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible) USB power-sharing cable Quick Install Guide User Manual LaCie SAFE Utilities (preloaded on the device) LaCie Backup Assistant (Windows and Mac) (preloaded on the device)
Comments :	*1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less).
Warranty :	3-Year Limited Warranty

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Pocket-lint (July 2010) There’s obviously a premium involved in the benefit of this sort of technology... (It) does its job very well.	IT Reviews (July 2010) If biometric access is a must this is a fast and straightforward way of going about it.	notebookcheck.net (June 2010) The Rugged Safe has a good combination of stability, security features and capacity	slashgear.com (June 2010) The LaCie Rugged Safe is an affordable way of making sure it remains for your eyes only
eweek.com (July 2010) Secure and good-looking portable hard drive with very easy-to-use biometric authentication	V3.co.uk (July 2010) Overall, we were very pleased by the smooth setup and operation of the Rugged Safe