The LaCie Rugged Mini is the most compact member of the Rugged family, combining the brand’s iconic orange design with dependable data protection. Built for portability, it is ideal for transporting files safely while travelling or working on location.
Durable, dependable performance
Designed to handle demanding environments, the Rugged Mini offers strong resistance to shock and accidental drops, protected by its distinctive rubber sleeve. It is also rain resistant and pressure resistant. In real world testing, the drive remained functional even after being driven over by a one tonne vehicle, helping to keep your data secure even if the exterior shows signs of wear.
Fast USB 3.0 connectivity
Enjoy high speed transfers with USB 3.0, while maintaining full compatibility with USB 2.0 ports. When connected to a USB 3.0 interface, you can transfer an 800 MB video file in approximately 6 seconds, compared with around 25 seconds using USB 2.0. Actual transfer rates may vary depending on your system and operating conditions.
User friendly software suite
The Rugged Mini includes practical tools to help you manage and protect your data:
- Automatic backup for both PC and Mac computers with simple setup
- Password protection using LaCie Private-Public to help keep files confidential
- Automatic Eco Mode to reduce power consumption by up to 40 percent when not in use, helping to extend laptop battery life
- Encryption software is available via download and may not be available in all regions.
Capacity information
When referring to storage capacity, one gigabyte equals one billion bytes and one terabyte equals one thousand billion bytes. Your operating system may report a slightly lower capacity. A portion of the total storage is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage.
