![]() Out of the box, the drive performed fairly well via its Thunderbolt 2 interface, with a 207MBps read and 210MBps write throughput on the AJA System test. Note that installing the card eliminates access to and support for the USB 3.0 port, so tread carefully if you need to share the drive with a non-Thunderbolt-equipped system. LaCie's d2 SSD ($299.99) option adds a speedy internal 128GB solid state drive (SSD) to the d2's chassis. The drive is also compatible with Apple's Time Machine for quick automatic backups. #Lacie external hard drive setup installThe setup program also gives you the option to install Intego Backup Assistant (Mac), LaCie Genie Timeline (Windows), or encryption software for either platform. A visual slider lets you format the drive completely HFS+ for Macs, completely FAT32 for sharing between Macs and Windows PCs, or some ratio of both (for example it defaults to 1.2GB FAT32 and 4.8GB HFS+). When you first start up the d2, it asks you to run a formatting utility. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive (5TB) Review There are also internal and external dampening rubber bushings and panels to quell vibrations during operation. Hard drive fans are notoriously loud, so their absence makes the drive more attractive if you crave quiet in your immediate work environment. The chassis is fanless, so the only openings are for the Kensington lock port, the power adapter, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, and a single USB 3.0 Micro-B port. Like the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 (12TB) ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), it has a bright-blue LED lit button on the front panel that shows both power and drive activity. ![]() The rectangular metal chassis has a matte-silver hue similar to what you'd see on an Apple MacBook Pro or an iMac. It measures 5 by 2.5 by 8.5 inches (HWD) and weighs about 3 pounds. The d2 Thunderbolt 2 ($679.90 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) follows the minimal design aesthetic of LaCie's mainstream drives. The niche audience for this drive is small, but it is a good choice if you're in the fields of graphics, science, or Web development. It's a reasonably priced storage option with plenty of space for projects and some interesting quirks. The LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 ($499.99, 6TB) is a sleek external hard drive for Macs and PCs with Thunderbolt ports with some internal expansion space that helps with future-proofing. SSD upgrade option removes USB 3.0 functionality. ![]()
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