- Lacie Rugged SSD4 can transfer a 4K movie in seconds
- USB4 promises 4000 mb/s reading speeds, asking questions about real world performance
- Prices vary from $ 134.99 to $ 479.99 in three models
The Seagate Lacie brand has introduced the resistant SSD4, its first portable SSD based on USB4, aimed at professionals who need speed in difficult environments.
The launch is remarkable because it comes at a time when the technology industry is changing attention to Thunderbolt 5, but Seagate has chosen to focus on USB4.
Lacie’s resistant SSD4 USB4 interface admits a 40 Gbps bandwidth, and promises to read speeds up to 4000 MB/s, quick enough to copy a full 4 GB 4K movie in approximately a second.
A new chapter for the resistant lacie storage line
This SSD admits the USB-C video recording 4K 120FPS of iPhone, a feature that could attract creative professionals who take high-resolution images.
It is also promoted as dust resistant and IP54 water, to three -meter drop -proof and capable of resisting the pressure of a ton.
While these specifications sound impressive, only the extended tests of the real world will confirm whether this resistant SSD works so consistently in demanding conditions as announced.
LACIE products historically have been horcated on a balance between design and durability, instead of focusing only on raw price / performance ratios.
The robust SSD4, created by designer Neil Poulton, continues this tradition with his distinctive appearance.
The unit has a bright orange gum bumper that is securely wrapped around the body.
This rubber housing is more than a visual brand, provides shock protection, allowing the device to support drops, heavy pressure and rough handling.
In the center, a brushed metal plate with the LACIE logo reinforces the professional identity of the product, which offers a lasting surface that effectively contrasts with the orange exterior.
The company launched three versions of this device, including a 1 TB model that is sold for $ 134.99, a 2 TB model sold for $ 249.99 and a 4TB model for $ 479.99.
Lacie, founded in France in 1989, has been known for external storage devices that often combine a surprising industrial design with rapid data transfer technology.
After its acquisition by Seagate in 2014, the company was absorbed by the largest storage ecosystem, but retained its distinctive identity.
Lacie’s products alignment has traditionally included external hard drives, RAID systems and network storage (NAS), and many of its products were largely supported by Thunderbolt and USB-C interfaces.
However, its change to USB4 seems a tilt back, and with Thunderbolt 5 already appearing in some systems, this product runs the risk of reaching half step back in the innovation of the interface.
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