LaCie 100GB portable drive

LaCie today introduced larger capacities of its as well as added new FireWire/USB combo versions of the drives. The company added a 100GB model and a new line of dual-interface drives. The ultra-portable drive weighs less than a deck of cards (7 oz), while select models are equipped with a fast 7200rpm speed mechanism for higher performance. The updated LaCie Mobile Hard Drives will ship in later this month with prices starting at $160--with all necessary cables including FireWire (6-to-6 pin), Hi-Speed USB 2.0, and a USB power-sharing cable as well as SilverKeeper and Silverlining software for Mac OS 9/X.

Prices for the combo version are:

• 40GB/4200rpm/2MB buffer - $160
  
• 60GB/4200rpm/8MB buffer - $200
  
• 60GB/7200rpm/8MB buffer - $300
  
• 80GB/4200rpm/8MB buffer - $260
  
• 80GB/5400rpm/8MB buffer - $300
  
• 100GB/4200rpm/8MB buffer - $370
  

by MacNN Staff