This mobile drive is compact yet very tough. The design is well thought out for protecting data on the drive - both electronically, by encrypting and password protecting files, and physically - rugged metal case and strong rubber bumper. The USB3 speed is great. I couldn't be happier.

Nice looking and rugged feeling hard drive. Using it mainly to store 4K videos to be edited on a MacBook Pro. Despite the number and size of the 4K files - there was no lag in imports and exports to the LaCie. Very happy. The rubber grip makes it easier to handle without fear of dropping it.

I can't believe such a high quality product was available at such a reasonable price. It holds TONS if data and is very quick. Could not ask for more.

Durability and style once again collide with LaCie's latest portable drive release. The Rugged Thunderbolt portable drive puts a new spin on LaCie's lineup by enhancing shock, dust, and water resistance.

Excellent physical data protection; Great performance for read and write; Integrated Thunderbolt cable

Lose USB 3.0 port and activity light when port cover is in place

LaCie's been supplying Mac users with drives since 1987, but the company's still able to surprise and delight the Mac community with new and innovative products. One that I had been looking forward to testing just showed up at the office -- the new LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt SSD (starting at...

I'm a big fan of LaCie products mainly because they are the only ones delivering portable solid state drives accompanied with USB3.0 super fast connections. I was running a bit low on storage so I decided to get a portable storage medium to move my media files over to leave more space on my computer...

At first glance, LaCie's new Rugged Thunderbolt drive doesn't look much different from it's predecessor the Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series, but the company has made some improvements to this iconic drive.