Emma BakerToday, LaCie announced the launch of the new Rugged Safe mobile hard drive, which offers multiple levels of data protection.
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The Rugged Safe features unbreakable 128-bit AES hardware encryption, the safest biometric authentication technology and a shock-proof enclosure.
Designed for mobile use, the LaCie Rugged Safe is bus-powered through USB or FireWire and its plug-and-play capability is compatible with Mac or PC. Thanks to the Biometric authentication, once configured, the LaCie Rugged Safe will grant users access to their data on any computer with a single finger swipe.
As well as providing a portable storage solution, the LaCie Rugged Safe combines a 128-bit AES encryption engine to prevent unauthorised access. Professionals can protect and share sensitive files or intellectual property with up to 10 registered users.
The Rugged Safe mobile hard drive was designed by Neil Poulton and features a protective exterior rubber bumper and an internal hard drive mounted on four independent suspensions, making it shock-resistant for maximum reliability and data protection.
The Rugged Safe comes with a superior three-year limited warranty and includes the easy-to-use and customisable LaCie Backup Assistant for Mac and PC users. The 500GB Rugged Safe hard drive is available now for $299 RRP.