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LaCie Rugged Mini
2 TB
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Hi Laurawyssen
As you can see in the description of the product, a USB cable is included.
MFG Robin
this is when you break the file system... you may be using cache, which is located on the disk, and then you have to eject the disk properly...you can also simply not use the cache or use a file system that is more resistant to it (ext4 -> you can tear the disk out of the system, if an os is still running on it, put the disk back in and it usually runs again, btrfs -> you can shrink and enlarge a partition while it is running, you can make snapshots of it, but unfortunately it is not yet 100% production-ready)
the problem is that windows doesn't support any reasonable file system at the moment, exfat is the best of all, but it's not the best by a long shot..., ntfs i wouldn't recommend at all, sometimes whole disks are destroyed if you just look at them crooked... (best to do both disks while making the backup...)
No, you have to do this via laptop, Mac or PC.
LaCie offers the Rugged Mini with Micro USB or USB-C. I only choose the models with USB-C, even if they cost a few francs more.
In my opinion, the USB-C connection is more universal and causes fewer problems.
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I would now go for USB-C on both sides. I have the other one and the plug doesn't hold well, so the connection is very unstable...
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An extra cable or adapter must be purchased. The scope of delivery is clearly listed. The manufacturers save wherever possible. Besides, several cables would also be a waste of raw materials.
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Hello
Yes, you are right, apart from the Micro USB 3.0 to USB-C cable and USB-C cable to USB-C cable connection, there is no significant difference between the two hard drives. However, the Micro USB 3.0 to USB-C cable connection technology is probably the more efficient and technically newer connection with a higher data transfer rate. And the Mini is CHF 6 cheaper :-)
Yes, you can. (I back up my MacBook Pro with it.) The TimeMachine integrated in the system can be used for backups.
Before using it, I always delete the hard disk with Disk Utility so that it is really empty. (Settings: GUID as partition scheme, formatted as APFS).
Hello, unfortunately this is not possible. There are direct adapters that make this possible with a certain programme, but this hard drive is more for PC use.
They are both the same size (dimensions) - the difference is the USB port on the hard drive. The "mini" has a USB 3.0 connection and the "normal" USB 3.1 with a USB-C connection (you may know this from your mobile phone).
With protection (oranges) W 85mm H 135mm D 30mm
Without protection (plate only) W 76mm D 20mm H 118mm
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Hello! on a simple usb 3 port and for transferring large files (videos, etc.) it quietly goes up to 120/130 mb/s
Yes, sure, but I would still format the hard disk with the hard disk utility and then select the hard disk in Time Machine.
The different Rugged versions can withstand different drop heights (see https://www.lacie.com/ch/de/products/rugged/#specs).
The Rugged USB-C versions correspond to the Rugged mini with USB 3.0 connection. I only use USB-C versions now, as the connection on the part of the disc is more stable and less prone to errors. The USB-C version comes with 2 connection cables for the USB-C and for the previous USB-A connection on the computer side.
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USB 3.0 will work but you won't get anything out of it. The difference is in the speed.
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Hello No, a normal USB 3.0 port is also available.
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Yes, the cable has USB Micro B (as shown in the picture on the hard drive) and USB A to connect to the computer. According to my information, the length of the cable is approx. 36cm.
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Under Windows, I have often done this with the freeware "Allway Sync". But there are certainly other programmes for this, also for Mac I assume. Just google "Backup Sync Software".
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Wirewin USB 3.0-Micro-Kabel (A - Micro, 0.50m)
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Hi. Yes, that works. USB is backwards compatible. Greetings
Hi Krityansen. There are two cables with the HDD. One USB-C and one "old" USB cable. The LACIE HDD has software pre-installed that performs MAC formatting. The power supply is usually sufficient.
Yes, this is possible. It is best to use the exFAT format to share the HDD on both operating systems. More information: https://www.macwelt.de/tipps/Tipp-Mac-OS-X-Externe-Festplatte-fuer-Windows-und-Mac-einrichten-3239637.html
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