April 23, 2007The 10K RPM Ultrastar C10K147 takes up less space and consumes less power than standard drives.TAGS:Hitachi Ltd., notebook computer, server
Reviewed on September 30, 2009The Hitachi SimpleTough is by far the most indestructible external hard drive we've tested, capable of surviving drops of up to 10 feet and up to one ton of pressure. With a built-in USB cable, two-tiered data security package, and an impressive three-year warranty, we have no issue recommending this external hard drive to shoppers looking for space and security.TAGS:Hitachi Ltd., Iomega eGo, gigabyte, Iomega Corp., external hard drive, truck, backup, USB 2.0, USB, hard drive, Apple Macintosh
Reviewed on May 28, 2010The LaCie Rugged external hard drive might have garnered high marks in the past, but after four years of the same design, it's fallen behind competing drives that offer tougher, more-attractive designs that cost less. If you need storage space in a protective package, we recommend models from Iomega, Transcend, and Hitachi instead.TAGS:LaCie, Hitachi Ltd., gigabyte, USB 2.0, USB, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows
February 6, 2007Company agrees to buy Archivas, an existing partner, whose software allows for immediate access to protected, archived data.TAGS:Hitachi Ltd., content management
Reviewed on October 19, 2009LaCie clearly spent a lot of time designing the look and feel of the Starck Mobile Hard Drive, but it trips up on the basic essentials like weight, ease of use, cost per gigabyte, and transfer speed. Hard-core design geeks will get a kick out of its funky case, but everyone else should check out the Fujitsu HandyDrive, which offers more storage space for less.TAGS:LaCie, aluminum, Hitachi Ltd., USB 2.0, Fujitsu, USB, USB flash drive, hard drive