LaCie d2 Quadra 1TB External Hard Drive

The LaCie d2 Quadra External Hard Drive is an all-in-one storage solution designed with the professional user in mind. Featuring a unique ridged exterior that enhances cooling performance and a quadruple interface for full Mac and PC compatibility, this versatile drive offers extreme performance and an aesthetic touch that will complement any workspace.

Designed by the internationally acclaimed designer Neil Poulton, the LaCie d2 Quadra is compatible with Windows, including Vista, and Mac OS X 10.2.8 and above (10.3 for eSATA). If you have Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, the d2 Quadra works seamlessly with Time Machine, which automatically backs up your Mac's system files, applications, accounts, preferences, music, photos, movies, and documents to an external hard drive, allowing you to easily recover anything.

Built for power users such as video editors, the d2 Quadra features a rotational speed of 7200 RPM and a cache of at least 16 MB, making it ideal for digital content creation, audio/video editing, DVD authoring, web animation, and more. With a capacity of 1 TB (1,000 GB), the d2 Quadra can hold up to 1,000,000 photos, 350,000 songs, or 70 hours of DV video. If you purchase multiple drives, they can be daisy-chained and set to RAID 1 for data redundancy and protection, or RAID 0 for even greater speed. You can also choose between the 500 GB or 750 GB versions to suit your specific storage needs.

The d2 Quadra offers three power management options: "Auto" for energy efficiency, "On" for instant access, and "Off" for data protection. The drive also features a "shortcut button" that can be configured to launch any document or application with a simple push.

The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design with 60% more surface area for heat dissipation keeps the d2 Quadra quiet and safe at all times. The drive can be positioned upright alongside your PC or Mac, stacked horizontally with other drives, or rack-mounted to save desktop space.

Setup and use are quick and easy, thanks to LaCie's preloaded Setup Assistant that helps format the hard disk according to your needs, including the ability to create a FAT32 partition for use with Macs. The included LaCie Genie Backup Assistant for Windows and Intego Backup Assistant for Mac make it simple to back up your files and restore them to previous versions if necessary.

The LaCie d2 Quadra External Hard Drive measures a slim 1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 inches (WxHxD), weighs 3.31 pounds, and is backed by a 3-year limited warranty. With its superior performance, smart and elegant design, and comprehensive software package, the d2 Quadra is the perfect storage solution for power users and professionals.

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