LaCie has released a new 500GB portable HDD that provides multiple levels of protection for stored data.

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May 26, 2010: LaCie has released a new 500GB portable HDD that provides multiple levels of protection for stored data.
The new Rugged Safe 500GB, which retails for $299, which is ideal for travelling photographers, features unbreakable 128-bit AES hardware encryption, the safest biometric authentication technology and a shock-proof enclosure. No additional power supply is required; the LaCie Rugged Safe is bus-powered through USB or FireWire and is compatible with Mac or PC. Once configured, it will grant a user access to his or her data on any computer with a single finger swipe, thanks the Biometric authentication.

The Rugged Safe comes with a superior three-year limited warranty and includes the easy-to-use and customisable LaCie Backup Assistant for Mac and PC users. For full product and stockist information, visit www.lacie.com.au.