2TB Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 External HDD by LaCie

LaCie announced that its Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series HDD is available in a 2TB version.

With double the storage of its predecessor, it is a high capacity bus-powered storage solution with Thunderbolt technology.

Plus, it achieves speeds up to 127MB/s, a 15% increase from the previous version. With these speeds users can transfer 750 RAW photos or one HD movie in less than one minute. Built for data users who require mobility, it is the sidekick to a Mac or an Ultrabook.

“With video and photo file sizes increasing exponentially, creative pros are generating more digital content than ever before,” said Erwan Girard, professional business manager, LaCie. “Today, we’ve addressed their number one demand by doubling the LaCie Rugged’s capacity. This allows on-the-go pros to store more data on fewer drives and lets them stay in the field longer.”

It offers the same features that current users appreciate with no size or weight increase. It continues to feature USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports so users have the fastest transfer speeds available on PC or Mac. Since USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, it can also connect to any computer via USB 2.0. Additionally, it protects data from drops of up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) and from unauthorized access with AES 256-bit software encryption.

Design by Neil Poulton, it is available through the LaCie Online Store and resellers for $299.99. It is protected by a two-year limited warranty. Thunderbolt cable is included.