The Smallest Member of the Rugged Family With its iconic orange design & secure form factor, the Rugged has been one of our most popular hard drives. With the Rugged Mini, weve shrunk the Rugged, & added tons of new features, making it a solid investment for on-the-go data transport. Maximum Reliability The La Cie Rugged Mini Hard Disk shares features with our popular Rugged Hard Disk, like shock resistance, drop resistance, & a rubber sleeve for added protection. But with the Rugged Mini, weve gone a step further: its also rain-resistant, & pressure-resistant-you can drive over it with a 1-ton car, & it still works! Its small size makes it perfect to take with you wherever you go, & its Rugged exterior provides protection against accidental drops, shock, or pressure. The Speed of USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 With the Rugged Mini, youve got the speed of USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0, & full backward compatibility with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0, meaning that you can use it on almost any computer. You can transfer a 700MB video file in less than 7 seconds with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0, compared to 25 seconds with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. in addition, you can use the La Cie Mac USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Driver to improve data transfer speed on your Mac (up to a 30% performance increase compared to Fire Wire 800). La Cie Private-Public The Rugged Mini doesnt just keep your data safe from external forces-it also protects against intrusion. With secure password protection software built-in, its easy to make sure that your files are secure & protected, no matter where you go. You can even use access your password-protected files using any computer, ensuring complete data mobility-and complete data safety. User-friendly Software Suite Included Automatic Backup Easy setup & automatic worry-free backup for both PC & Mac computers. Password Protection With La Cie Private-Public software built-in, its easy to make sure that your files are secure & protected, no matter where you go. 40% Energy Savings Automatic Eco mode lowers the power consumption by up to 40% when not in use, increasing the battery life of your notebook or laptop. Specifications Manufacturer Part No.301558 Capacity 1TB Interface USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (USB 2.0 compatible) Rotational Speed (rpm) 5400 Interface Transfer Rate USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0: up to 5 Gb/s USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0: up to 480 Mb/s Size 86 x 135 x 19 mm / 3.4 x 5.3 x 0.75 in. Weight 240 g / 8.5 oz. System Requirements Computer with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 or USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac OS X 10.5 (Intel Only), 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended Check www.lacie.com/usb 3mac for USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Mac compatibility Box Contents La Cie Rugged Mini USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Hard Disk USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible) Quick Install Guide Complete Software suite: Pr (preloaded: Private-Public, Backup Assistant, Eco-Mode)