Testseek.co.uk have collected 29 expert reviews of the LaCie d2 Quadra eSATA/USB2/FireWire and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for LaCie d2 Quadra eSATA/USB2/FireWire.
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The editors liked
Stylish
Good connectivity options
Power management system
Slimline desktop drive with USB
FireWire and eSATA interfaces
Fast performer
Lots of connection options
Comes with backup software for Windows and Mac PCs
Plenty of connections
Power saving features
The editors didn't like
Have to spend a while reformatting the drive before you can get started
More expensive than standard USB hard drives Min specs
Abstract: The Quadra line of Lacie external hard drives are built like tanks. The aluminum case and heat sink makes for virtually silent operation. These drives are ready with both PC and Mac friendly interfaces including USB 2.0, Firewire 400 and 800, as well as e...
Whilst the Lacie 2 Terabyte d2 Quadra does have you covered for interfaces, the fanless heatsink design does mean that the drive is not as small as you might like if you are looking to move the unit around a fair bit. Perfect external drive for schedul...
In conclusion, the d2 Quadra Hard Disk 1TB makes a great companion to the multi-media hog in all of us. Whether it be storing music, videos or utilizing it as an expansion to your DVR, the d2 Quadra Hard Disk 1TB provides a wealth of storage that will ...
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Published: 2008-06-12, Author: James , review by: techworld.com
The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk is versatile in terms of connection support, generous in terms of software bundles, and solid in terms of performance. If you're in the market for an external hard drive, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk definitely deserves ...
Four connection options; no cool fans makes for quiet device; programmable button; generous software bundle.
Average performance; no CD copy of the bundled applications.
The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk is versatile in terms of connection support, generous in terms of software bundles, and solid in terms of performance. If you’re in the market for an external hard drive, the d2 Quadra Hard Disk definitely deserves ...
Four interfaces, Several backup options, Works with PCs, Macs and Time Machine
Expensive, Doesn’t save mail by default, Driver issue (with our test unit)
The d2 Quadra is certainly a full-featured backup drive. It’s the only backup drive we’ve tested that offers four interfaces, which ensures maximum compatibility as well as maximum performance due to its eSATA ports. We also like that the...
Abstract: Forget about boosting storage capacity with old-fashioned hard drives. External devices are the way to go. We look at four 500-GB products from LaCie, Western Digital and Wiebetech.
Sturdy and attractive; bundled with Retrospect Express; automatic power-saver mode; quiet; vertical stand; programmable shortcut button.
Heavy power adapter.
If you’re looking to step up to a half-terabyte of storage, consider the d2 Quadra Hard Drive 500GB. Its features, performance, superior software bundle, and attractive styling make it an outstanding all-around choice.