Compare LaCie (301035) 40 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive to LaCie (301555) 500 GB USB 3.0 Hard Drive

Leave your laptop at home, with the LaCie GlobeTrotter 2.0 Hard Drive you can take your Linux desktop anywhere. This lightweight mobile hard drive comes pre-loaded with a specially tuned version of Mandriva Linux Limited Edition 2005, allowing you to transform any PC into your own complete work environment. Less

With its iconic orange design and secure form factor, the Lacie 500GB Rugged Mini 5400 RPM USB 3.0 Mobile Hard Drive has tons of amazing features, making it a solid investment for on-the-go data transport. The LaCie Rugged Mini hard disk shares features with the popular Rugged hard disk, like shock resistance, drop resistance, and a rubber sleeve for added protection. But with the Rugged Mini, it's also rain-resistant, and pressure-resistant.With the Rugged Mini, you've got the speed of USB 3.0, and full backward compatibility with USB 2.0, meaning that you can use it on almost any computer. You can transfer a 700MB video file in less than 7 seconds with USB 3.0, compared to 25 seconds with USB 2.0. Additionally, you can use the LaCie Mac USB 3.0 Driver to improve data transfer speed on your Mac (up to a 30 percent performance increase compared to FireWire 800). The Rugged Mini doesn't just keep your data safe from external forces-it also protects against intrusion. Less