LaCie Hard Disk, Design by Neil Poulton has large storage capacity, is easily portable and has three connection modes

Category: Review on LaCie 301304U 1TB External Hard Drive

Posted by: 1-Aug

Strengths: It has a large storage capacity, speedy eSATA connection, compact design

Weaknesses: The fan makes a lot of noise

LaCie 301304A external hard drive has a capacity of 1 TB. This hard drive can be connected to the MAC via USB 2.0, FireWire 400, or eSATA. All the three connections make the drive very versatile. The product is a rectangular box with shiny black look. The blue activity light, placed in the lower front indicates the status of the drive. It has a compact design which makes it easily portable. The hard drive has a smartly engineered which allows heat dissipation. This external hard drive can be connected to the PC or any other devices like digital camera.

The hard drive has Genie Backup Assistant software for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Intego Backup Assistant software for Mac. The installation process is very easy. Just plug it in and the drive is ready to use. The hard drive also offers customizable formatting. LaCie 301304A external hard drive is an ideal choice for audio/ video professionals since it has huge capacity along with extreme speed.

Some users may find the fan sound a bit bothering at times. The USB 2.0 connection is the slowest compared to the other two. The eSATA connection is the fastest. If you are willing to use the fast connect, you will need an expansion card for your Mac because they do not come with built in eSATA support. LaCie 301304A external hard drive comes with a 2 year warranty, whereas other drives with the same specification have longer warranty period. Overall, we can conclude that the hard drive has remarkable features for the money.