Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[IRL: Chumby 8, LaCie Rugged Triple USB 3.0 and a duo of Nikkor lenses]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/irl-chumby-8-lacie-rugged-nikkor-lenses/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/irl-chumby-8-lacie-rugged-nikkor-lenses/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/irl-chumby-8-lacie-rugged-nikkor-lenses/#commentsWelcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

You know what we're sick of talking about? (Okay, sick is a strong word, but you catch our drift.) Phones. Also, the iPad. Fortunately, this week's IRL touches on neither of the above. Instead, our audio guy Joe takes a different tack and explains his choice of Nikkor lenses, while Andy and Billy get hands-on with a rugged hard drive and Chumby 8, respectively. Head on past the break to see how we rate this stuff after spending more than a little time with all of it.

Continue reading IRL: Chumby 8, LaCie Rugged Triple USB 3.0 and a duo of Nikkor lenses

IRL: Chumby 8, LaCie Rugged Triple USB 3.0 and a duo of Nikkor lenses originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>andy bowenAndyBowenbilly steeleBillySteelechumbyengadgetirlirlJoe PollicinoJoePollicinolacielacie ruggedlacie rugged triple usb 3.0LacieRuggedLacieRuggedTripleUsb3.0nikkorNikonprime lensPrimeLensThu, 08 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's Rugged Mini is rugged, also mini (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/lacies-rugged-mini-is-rugged-also-mini-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/lacies-rugged-mini-is-rugged-also-mini-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/lacies-rugged-mini-is-rugged-also-mini-video/#comments Got a knack for all things rugged, rubberized and orange? Then you're undoubtedly familiar with LaCie's robust line of drives, which the firm's been peddling to abusive storage lovers since 2008. Joining the family today are 500GB, 1TB, and (next month) 1.5TB miniaturized versions of Neil Poulton's shock, drop, and rain-resistant baby. They also tote USB 3.0, making them perfect candidates for speedy transfers while you're being hunted by some rare and soon-to-be extinct Amazonian jungle cat. Sound like your kind of shindig? PR and a video await you after the break.

Continue reading LaCie's Rugged Mini is rugged, also mini (video)

LaCie's Rugged Mini is rugged, also mini (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The gang at LaCie sure do love their orange, life raft-esque external HDDs. As you've probably guessed, the Rugged USB 3.0 takes the already familiar device, which is designed to resist drops up to 2.2 meters, and throws SuperSpeed USB into the mix. The 500GB (7200 RPM) model becomes available in early May for $150. If anything, it looks like this company definitely got its money's worth out of Neil Poulton!

LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 external HDD to hit stores this May originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>external hard driveExternalHardDrivelacielacie ruggedLaCie Rugged USB 3.0LacieRuggedLacieRuggedUsb3.0neil poultonNeilPoultonruggedRugged USB 3.0RuggedUsb3.0storagesuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusbusb 3.0Usb3.0Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:43:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie refreshes connectivity options on Rugged eSATA portable HDD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/lacie-refreshes-connectivity-options-on-rugged-esata-portable-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/lacie-refreshes-connectivity-options-on-rugged-esata-portable-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/lacie-refreshes-connectivity-options-on-rugged-esata-portable-hd/#comments LaCie's startlingly orange Rugged drive has been waltzing around and taking beatings for years now, but the company finally decided to give it an interface overhaul to deal with this phenomenon known only as "technological progress." The latest and greatest in the family is the Rugged eSATA, which maintains the iconic shape and color of the original, yet adds support for eSATA; reportedly, users can see transfer rates as high as 90MB/sec, and if you can only find a USB port, it'll also work with that when speed isn't a concern. It's up for order right now in a 500GB model, but you'll have to amicably part with $159.99 before calling it yours.

Gallery: LaCie Rugged eSATA portable hard drive

LaCie refreshes connectivity options on Rugged eSATA portable HDD originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>esataexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddhard driveHardDrivehddLaCielacie ruggedLaCie Rugged eSATALacieRuggedLacieRuggedEsataportable hard driveportable hddPortableHardDrivePortableHddruggedRugged eSATARuggedEsatastoragetoughFri, 12 Feb 2010 07:49:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie ups the LaCinema Rugged ante with new HD version]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/lacie-ups-the-lacinema-rugged-ante-with-new-hd-version/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/lacie-ups-the-lacinema-rugged-ante-with-new-hd-version/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/lacie-ups-the-lacinema-rugged-ante-with-new-hd-version/#comments At first glance, you'd be hard-pressed to notice the difference between LaCie's LaCinema Rugged HD and last year's model, but sure enough, the middle square of that device definitely has "HD" ingrained into its genetic code, and if you can't guess what that means, we'll tell ya: 1080p output. Other than that aesthetic modification and the new peak resolution, there's not a lot that's changed -- HDMI and composite output, USB 2.0 transfer, and a sizable number of supported codecs -- but that's not exactly a bad thing here. It's available as of this moment, and while previously we had a few variety of sizes, for now we're only seeing 500GB at a penny under $350 before shipping.

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LaCie ups the LaCinema Rugged ante with new HD version originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>la ciela cinemaLaCielacie lacinemalacie lacinema ruggedlacie lacinema rugged hdlacie ruggedlacie rugged hdLacieLacinemaLacieLacinemaRuggedLacieLacinemaRuggedHdLacieRuggedLacieRuggedHdLaCinemalacinema ruggedlacinema rugged hdLacinemaRuggedLacinemaRuggedHdmultimedia hddMultimediaHddruggedrugged hdRuggedHdThu, 09 Jul 2009 05:43:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie ups the LaCinema Rugged ante with new HD version]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/lacie-ups-the-lacinema-rugged-ante-with-new-hd-version/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/lacie-ups-the-lacinema-rugged-ante-with-new-hd-version/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/lacie-ups-the-lacinema-rugged-ante-with-new-hd-version/#comments At first glance, you'd be hard-pressed to notice the difference between LaCie's LaCinema Rugged HD and last year's model, but sure enough, the middle square of that device definitely has "HD" ingrained into its genetic code, and if you can't guess what that means, we'll tell ya: 1080p output. Other than that aesthetic modification and the new peak resolution, there's not a lot that's changed -- HDMI and composite output, USB 2.0 transfer, and a sizable number of supported codecs -- but that's not exactly a bad thing here. It's available as of this moment, and while previously we had a few variety of sizes, for now we're only seeing 500GB at a penny under $350 before shipping.

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LaCie ups the LaCinema Rugged ante with new HD version originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LaCie's Rugged XL: 1TB of ready-for-anything storage

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LaCie's Rugged XL: 1TB of ready-for-anything storage originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1TBexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddhard driveHardDrivehddLaCiElacie ruggedLacieRuggedportable hard driveportable hddPortableHardDrivePortableHddruggedrugged XLRuggedXltoughTue, 14 Apr 2009 15:46:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie snags Hitachi's 500GB 5K500, stuffs it into Rugged Hard Disk]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/lacie-snags-hitachis-500gb-5k500-stuffs-it-into-rugged-hard-di/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/lacie-snags-hitachis-500gb-5k500-stuffs-it-into-rugged-hard-di/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/lacie-snags-hitachis-500gb-5k500-stuffs-it-into-rugged-hard-di/#comments LaCie's bright orange Rugged Hard Disk hasn't changed much externally since it surfaced over two years ago, but what used to buy you 160GB will now land you a full half-terabyte with dough left over for several In-N-Out runs. The latest Rugged drive packs Hitachi's 500GB Travelstar 5K500 and still maintains the scratch-resistant aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper. As for ports, you'll find a USB 2.0-only edition or a more versatile iteration that includes USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 sockets. Either flavor comes bundled with the company's Setup Assistant and backup software, and if you're tired of waiting for 1TB in your pocket, you can make do with this one for just $299.99 / $399.99 depending on your choice of interface(s).

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LaCie snags Hitachi's 500GB 5K500, stuffs it into Rugged Hard Disk originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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