What's the difference between this mini and the thunderbolt?

If I understand the question, the only difference between the two drives is that the one you are referencing has a USB 3.0 port, and the other has a Thunderbolt port. The drives themselves are identical. If you have a computer with a USB port, of any generation, the drive with the USB 3.0 port will work well with it. The drive is fastest when it's plugged into a USB 3.0 port, but is backwards compatible with a USB 2.0 port. The drive with the Thunderbolt port will work only with a computer that also has a Thunderbolt port. Thunderbolt is faster than USB, but is not yet in really wide use. Step one: Determine which ports your computer has. The LaCie drive itself is a gem, regardless of which port it uses. (P.S. Some drives have BOTH USB and Thunderbolt connectivity.)

Is this a solid-state (flash storage) drive?

I searched Amazon for a LaCie solid state (SSD) external portable drive and was brought to this page. Most of the reviews don't mention SSD and it appears that all the reviews for the several different models of this LaCie external drive are combined together. So, 4 people said no, this is not about drives with SSD, and then one person said yes. Far more people are not going to have an SSD model because it's WAY more expensive. Most people will prefer to get one that is in the $150-$250 price range at most. The ones with SSD cost a lot more than that. And worth it too if you have the money because they are so fast, no comparison. If i scroll up from this Question section, this is what is at the top of the auction page but again these same questions and reviews will show up no matter which model you search for, with a different name at the top: LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 SSD 1TB Portable Hard Drive LAC9000602

can i have a new macbook pro. can i get either the thunderbolt usb-c or the usb-c?

A USB-C hard drive is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports on a Mac, so this will work. Also works of course with USB-C ports, and older USB 3.0 ports using supplied cable.

How does usbc differ from the thunderbolt usb-c option? i see thunderbolt usbc is more expensive

USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 share the same physical connection type (USB-C). USB-C devices can be connected to Thunderbolt 3 ports, as TB3 supports USB-C devices. However, TB3 drives cannot be connected to USB-C ports on computer. So, this USB-C drive will connect to USB-C ports, Thunderbolt 3 ports, or using included cable, USB 3.0/2.0 ports.

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R**N

Perfect for back-ups

Reliable and durable external drive. Transfer speeds are fast, and the rugged design gives peace of mind when traveling or working on the go. Works perfectly for backups and large files.

24.12.2025

S**N

The best storage for photographers!

Being a photographer storage is everything! And I’ve been a lacie user for years. This is one of the highly recommended Storage especially for travellers.

7.08.2020

A**Z

Great product an amazing price

Got this great product at an amazing price. Its been almost a month now, since I have been using it. No complaints yet. Looks sturdy enough. As an extra layer of protection, i bought another case, just in case. The product is 2TB (1.8TB actual storage) and does come with 2 sets of cables (USB-C to USB-C, and USB-C to USB-A). The transfer speeds are fast as well. No Complaints so far!

12.12.2020

A**I

Good

19.09.2024

F**L

Good

15.04.2024

A**S

very good product - genuine

safe backup well protected. already formatted for MacBook.

27.04.2021

Z**L

Good

i didn't test durability until now but i can hope its as per that other than that data transfer speed is good

20.04.2020

I**T

It stopped working

I have had it since May and now it stopped working and keeps ejecting the minute I plug it into my Mac. is there a warranty on it??

14.10.2024

E**6

Jestem bardzo zadowolona, produkt spełnił moje oczekiwania.

3.05.2021

F**S

Facile d’utilisation. Se lie facilement et très rapidement à l’ordinateur ou au IPad.

2.01.2026

E**A

Ótimo produto

27.07.2025

A**O

Se cerchi un hard disk affidabile e resistente, il LaCie Rugged 2TB è una scelta ottima. Ecco i motivi per cui vale la pena considerarlo: Capacità e Compatibilità – Spazio e Versatilità 💾🔗 Con i suoi 2TB di capacità, c’è abbastanza spazio per archiviare progetti, file multimediali e backup importanti. L’interfaccia USB 3.2 rende il trasferimento veloce e semplice su PC e Mac, mentre il cavo USB-C incluso è comodo e reversibile. Funziona perfettamente anche con Thunderbolt 3, quindi la compatibilità è assicurata per la maggior parte dei dispositivi moderni! Design Rugged e Resistenza 💪🌧️ Il LaCie Rugged non è solo un hard disk: è pensato per resistere! Questa unità è resistente a cadute, polvere, pioggia e persino a pressioni esterne. L’esterno arancione-grigio non è solo un dettaglio di stile: il rivestimento gommato e resistente permette di portarlo ovunque, senza temere per l’integrità dei dati. Perfetto per chi lavora in ambienti difficili o in viaggio. Adobe Creative Cloud – Bonus Creativo 🎨✍️ L’hard disk viene fornito con un mese gratuito di abbonamento al piano Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, che include app come Photoshop, Premiere Pro e Lightroom. Un vantaggio per chi lavora con contenuti multimediali, potendo contare su strumenti professionali per la creazione e il montaggio. Protezione Dati e Sicurezza 🔒🛠️ Un grande vantaggio è il piano di recupero dati Rescue incluso. In caso di problemi con l’hard disk, LaCie offre un servizio di recupero per garantire la massima sicurezza dei dati a lungo termine. Questo è davvero rassicurante, considerando l’importanza dei dati personali e professionali. Conclusione Il LaCie Rugged 2TB è un hard disk eccellente per chi cerca robustezza, spazio e versatilità. È perfetto per professionisti in movimento, creativi e chiunque necessiti di una protezione extra per i propri dati. Tra la compatibilità, le caratteristiche di resistenza e il bonus Adobe, è un prodotto completo e di qualità!

31.10.2024

A**R

Prima schijf Mooi design en goed beveiligd tegen een potentiële val

5.12.2025

ASIN	B00IRV005E
Are Batteries Included	No
Batteries	1 AAAA batteries required.
Best Sellers Rank	#557 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #9 in External Hard Drives
Brand	LaCie
Color	Aluminium, Orange
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (30,213)
Date First Available	8 March 2014
Form Factor	Portable
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Hard Drive Interface	USB 2.0/3.0
Hard Drive Size	2 TB
Hardware Platform	PC, Windows 8
Item Weight	280 g
Item model number	LAC9000298
Lithium Battery Energy Content	2.6 Watt Hours
Lithium Battery Packaging	Batteries contained in equipment
Lithium Battery Weight	5 Grams
Manufacturer	Lacie
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells	4
Number of USB 2.0 Ports	1
Operating System	Latest version of Windows® 7 or later / Mac OS® X 10.5 or later (LaCie Private-Public software requires Mac Intel® processor)
Power Source	USB
Product Dimensions	13.46 x 8.6 x 1.87 cm; 280 g
Series	9000298
Software Included	Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

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