Is the LaCie Rugged worth it?

Is the LaCie Rugged worth it?

Though the casing can handle the harshest environments, the performance leaves a lot to be desired, and considering the price is much higher than some competing drives, it’s a tough sell. Even so, if you’re hard on your drives or use them in rough conditions, a Rugged Mini might be the best external hard drive for you.

How do I get LaCie to work on my Mac?

Mac

  1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer.
  2. Select Go > Utilities in the Finder menu bar.
  3. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility.
  4. Select the LaCie hard drive in the left column.
  5. Click the Erase tab.
  6. Choose a format from the drop-down window.
  7. Enter a name for the volume.

Why are LaCie drives popular?

LaCie is an extremely trusted brand when it comes to external hard drives, and its expertise shines through with this device. It’s not an SSD, but it still performs extremely well when it comes to raw transfer speeds, and its small size means it’s easy to carry around.

How reliable are LaCie hard drives?

Are LaCie hard drives compatible with Mac?

LaCie Rugged SECURE is delivered formatted in exFAT for compatibility with both Windows and Mac computers. If you use the drive with only one type of computer, you can optimize file copy performance by formatting the drive in the native file system for your operating system—NTFS for Windows or HFS+ for Macs.

How do I import photos from Mac to LaCie?

How to move videos, music, and files to LaCie Fuel on a Mac

  1. Connect the included USB adapter and cable to the LaCie Fuel drive.
  2. Connect the USB cable to the computer.
  3. Open the LaCie Fuel icon that appears on the desktop.
  4. Drag and drop your media files to the drive.

How long do LaCie drives last?

three to five years
The simplest answer is that they can run smoothly for three to five years.

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