The LaCie Little Big Disk Gets Thunderbolt 2 Support

LaCie has announced the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2, featuring the latest generation Thunderbolt 2 interface for faster file transfers.

The new LaCie Little Big Disk, one of the first storage solutions enabled by Thunderbolt 2, is the fastest portable storage solution on the market. It delivers speeds up to 1375Mb/s, which is several times faster than any mobile USB 3.0 hard drive. In addition to its industry–leading performance, LaCie worked with designer Neil Poulton to bring a cutting–edge look to the product. For the first time, the Little Big Disk features a sleek, black finish to its fully aluminium enclosure.

Features:
The Little Big Disk permits streaming and editing of 4K or 3D video while in the field – a giant leap forward for mobile post–production workflows. The LaCie Little Big Disk is powered by a set of 500GB PCIe Gen 2 SSDs in RAID 0 to create a perfect blend of performance and capacity even in the most demanding workflow.


LaCie optimized the Little Big Disk’s interior design to improve the cooling efficiency, while keeping it as silent as possible. By incorporating a thermoregulated fan, it only turns on when necessary and produces nearly zero noise. As a result, the LaCie Little Big Disk delivers the best possible performance without disrupting the creative professional workflow.

"Thunderbolt 2 creates an entirely new way of thinking about 4K workflows, specifically the ability to support raw 4K video transfer and data delivery concurrently," said Jason Ziller, Marketing Director for Thunderbolt at Intel. "LaCie’s Little Big Disk brings this advanced capability to a small, sleek and very portable storage solution that works with 4K streams in the field in ways previously not possible."

LaCie says professionals can capture 250 gigabytes of 4K footage on a Little Big Disk in the field, and then transfer the content to the post-production team in under 10 minutes.

Availability:
The LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 will be available for purchase in the first quarter of 2014 through LaCie’s resellers and LaCie.com. Thunderbolt cable included. The LaCie Little Big Disk is protected by a three–year limited warranty.


Pricing has not been announced yet.

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