Seagate Technology has released five new consumer and mobile storage solutions in the Australian market to address challenges arising with data on-the-go.


The new LaCie DJI Copilot provides a streamlined workflow for photographers who want to capture drone footage in the field. (Source: Seagate.)

Designed by Neil Poulton, the LaCie DJI Copilot provides a complete backup on-set solution for drone users. Developed through a  partnership with DJI, the world’s leading manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, the LaCie DJI Copilot enables users to quickly ingest and review their content in full resolution without a PC. It is compatible with mobile devices and will allow users to quickly connect and reference the built-in screen to initiate direct file transfer from an SD card. With 2TB of storage, the LaCie DJI Copilot enables users to easily store up to 60 hours of 4K 30fps video footage and 20K+ RAW photos. A built-in  power bank provides facilities for recharging mobile devices on location. The LaCie DJI Copilot is available now in Australia at an RRP of AU$549.95.
Seagate’s new BarraCuda SSD provides fast, versatile and dependable so9lid-state storage with flash-speed function up to 560MB/s and 90K IOPs that accelerates boost-time, file transfers and application loading. It comes in a standard 2.5-inch form factor with SATA 6Gb/s interface that integrates easily with most laptops and desktop PCs. Optimised for maximum capacity and equipped with ultra-low power mode support for reduced power consumption, it comes with a 5-year warranty, 1.8M hrs. MTBF, up to 1092 TBW with 24-hr Global Technical Support. Drives are available in 250GB (RRP AU$99), 500GB (RRP AU$159), 1TB (RRP AU$319) and 2TB (RRP AU$679) through the following re-sellers: Mwave, Scorptec, PC Case Gear, Umart, MSY, Leader, Centrecom and KS Computer.

Encased in the characteristic orange rubber shell, the LaCie Rugged RAID Pro offers up to 240 MB/s in RAID 0 and RAID 1 storage for backing-up in the field and transporting content back to the studio. It comes with a new integrated SD Card Reader and quick import toolkit and includes the latest USB-C connector. It is also compatible with next-generation Thunderbolt 3 computers and backward compatible with USB 3.0. While the drive is also shock, dust, crush and water resistant, LaCie includes 3-Year Limited Warranty with Rescue Data Recovery Services and 1-Month Adobe All-Apps Plan – featuring Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC. The LaCie Rugged RAID Pro 4TB is now available in Australia with an RRP of AU$549.95.

Seagate’s LaCie Rugged Secure is the first Rugged drive to include hardware encryption using Seagate Secure technology.  Built to withstand all-terrain extreme conditions, it is available in 2TB capacity with an RRP of AU$219.95. Seagate is also offering on-the-go consumers an ultra-portable flash drive that teams fast performance of up to 540MB/s transfer rates, with shock-resistance and USB-C connectivity as well as backwards compatibility. The Seagate Fast SSD will be available in Australia at leading retailers from September. The RRP of 250GB, 500GB and 1TB capacities is AU$189, AU$269 and AU$569 respectively.
Details are available at www.seagate.com.