LaCie Rikiki 500GB Portable USB Hard Drive Review

These days with large file sizes and HD video a simple flash drive isn’t going to cut it when you are on the road or working off-location. Although who wants to carry around a large external hard drive and the power adapter that comes with it? This is where portable hard drives come in and we have one from LaCie today. The Rikiki portable USB drive is very small, requires only USB power, and has a very sleek aluminum exterior. Let’s see if it’s the perfect portable hard drive for you.

Features
– Your data—always with you
– Resistant aluminum exterior
– USB Boost and backup software included
– Plug & play

Specifications

Item Number : 301909
Capacity : 500 GB
Interface : USB 2.0
Interface Transfer Rate : Up to 480Mbits/s (60MB/s)
Size : 109.7 x 75 x 13.4 mm / 4.3 x 2.9 x .5 in.
Weight : 158 g / 5.57 oz.
System Requirements : Computer with a USB 2.0 port
Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7/ Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
Box Content : LaCie Rikiki
USB 2.0 cable
Comments : *1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5–10% less).
Warranty : 2-Year Limited Warranty

Packaging
The Rikiki drive comes in a retail clamshell package that is open on the front so you can take a look at the drive. Also there are ruler diagrams on the top and side of the drive to let you know just how small it is. On the back of the drive there is a list of features and package contents.

LaCie Rikiki 500GB Portable USB Hard Drive LaCie Rikiki 500GB Portable USB Hard Drive

Opening the package up we find the Rikiki drive, small USB cable and a quick install guide.

LaCie Rikiki 500GB Portable USB Hard Drive

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