What Is It:
While the main function of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini - Home Edition is to allow access to multi-media files from any location; you can also access your other documents and files. The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini - Home Edition is also an easy method to back up your important files and also back up files to an external USB drive. The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini - Home Edition has a 500 GB capacity which should suit just about any mobile professionals needs.
Who Can Use It:
Any mobile professional who has concerns about the security of documents and having data easily accessible from any location. The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini - Home Edition makes that possible and for a reasonable price.
Why Use It:
The ability to access any files from any location is ideal for mobile professionals. You don't need to carry as many portable storage devices or disks while traveling which helps improve security of your data. The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini - Home Edition would make a great addition for any mobile professional and should definitely be considered as a source for keeping data easily accessible and secure.
Specs:
- Compatible with Mac and PC
- 500 GB capacity
- Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbits Interface
Dimensions Weight:
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- 44 x 160 x 173 mm / 1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 in.
- 1500 g / 52.95 oz.
Pricing and Availability:
- $199.00 (USD).
- Available late October 2007
- Can [link ulr=http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=10994]pre-order now[/link].
Just My Thoughts:
I'm all for gadgets that let us have access to our files from any location and don't require a lot of work to get set up. From reading the User Manual for the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini - Home Edition it appears to be a pretty painless solution for keeping files backed up and accessible.
The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini - Home Edition provides an attractive alternative to using online services which can end being costly, especially if you don't use them very often.
A nice feature is that the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini - Home Edition is compatible with both Mac and PC and that it works with Windows 2000, XP and Vista. You won't have to change your operating system to take advantage of this gadget.
I look forward to hearing from anyone who purchases this and uses it to see if it truly does work as described.