There is just a little over a fortnight before kids go back for another year of schooling. If you are like me, it’s a prospect that I both rejoice and dread in equal amounts. It’s that time to work out what tech students will need to support their learning.

LaCie has come up with a list of high-capacity and rugged durable drives that deliver convenience and reliability for storing important files, assignments and multimedia projects. As a sidenote I don’t think LaCie has changed the appearance of their rugged units in about two decades, why mess with perfection (and Neil Poulton) right?

All LaCie drives can be purchased through authorised Seagate distributors. Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included 3-year limited warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services for unexpected situations.

LaCie Rugged USB-C | from A$175 for 1TB to A$369 for 5TB

LaCie Rugged USB-C is a powerful, trusted external hard drive for both Mac and Windows computers. It can withstand rough handling with drop, crush and rain resistance as well as offering users’ long-term peace of mind with a warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services.

With up to 5TB of storage, LaCie Rugged USB-C is perfect for storing digital content or transferring footage from on-set to post-productions for those undertaking more advanced creative work. It also includes a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan, granting access to entire collection of photo and video editing apps.

It is available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 5TB capacities.

LaCie Rugged USB-C

LaCie Portable SSD | A$229 for 1TB and A$299 for 2TB

A sleek, eye-catching silver external solid-state drive that’s both lightweight and slim, LaCie Portable SSD fits easily into any pocket or bag.

With up to 2TB of storage space, it provides ample room for digital content, enabling fast editing, backups and transfer with impressive read speed of up to 1,050 MB/s and write speed of up to 1,000 MB/s. Drop resistant up to 2m, it offers seamless compatibility across Mac, Windows and iPad and iPhone with USB-C out of the box, it requires no reformatting – making it the perfect durable, work-from-anywhere drive.

LaCie Portable SSD

 

LaCie Rugged Mini SSD | from A$299 for 1TB to A$899 for 4TB

Designed with sustainability in mind, this SSD is made with at least 30% recycled materials by weight and features 100% recyclable packaging.

Durable, fast, and portable, it quickly moves your project from capture to back up in no time. With USB 40Gbps and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility, it delivers futureproof read speeds up to 2,000MB/s. Its rugged and IP54-rated design ensures protection against water, dust, and drops. Enjoy seamless plug-and-play connectivity with Mac, Windows or easily connect the drive to iPad or iPhone’s USB-C port for direct file management and extra storage on the go.

It is available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities.

LaCie Rugged Mini SSD