Quick or robust? You may’t all the time have each, particularly once you’re speaking about electronics the place “ruggedized” variations typically include compromises. However Seagate’s LaCie model is aiming to supply each with its upcoming Rugged SSD Pro5 fashions, introduced at CES 2025.
In keeping with the press launch and the preliminary retail itemizing, these 2TB and 4TB moveable drives in LaCie’s acquainted rugged, impact-resistant exteriors gives learn speeds as much as 6,700MB/s and write speeds as much as 5,300MB/s. That’s assuming you’re utilizing it with a suitable Thunderbolt 5 gadget, in fact. And whereas it isn’t the quickest drive on the planet, it’s most likely the quickest you will get in a drive that’s designed to bounce off a hinterland Jeep with out criticism.
LaCie says the design is “resistant to drops from up to three meters and is IP68-rated dust and waterproof.” And LaCie ain’t simply whistlin’ Dixie, as my grandfather may need put it: these drives include a five-year restricted guarantee and embrace Rescue Information Restoration Companies (not accessible in all international locations) in case of catastrophic knowledge loss. LaCie says the drives are perfect for “filmmakers, photographers, and audio specialists” who function within the hardest environments.
The Rugged SSD Pro5 is scheduled to go on sale later in January, for $400 on the 2TB capability and $600 on the 4TB capability.
