Thursday LaCie revealed the Rikki Go, a portable hard drive packing 1TB of storage and an embedded USB cable. The new portable drive also uses a sturdy, aluminum chassis, giving it a "resilient form factor that protects your media from everyday blunders."
"We are thrilled to introduce 1TB capacity in this ultra-small, durable form factor," said Quitterie Lescarret, Consumer Product Manager, LaCie. "Today's on-the-go consumers need to access vital media quickly and dependably. With its industry-leading capacity, Rikiki Go provides users with the ultimate data storage and mobility, at a competitive price."
The hardware specs are minimal at best: the device measures just 2.9 x 4.3 x .5 inches and comes in both 500GB and 1TB capacities. The Rikki Go also provides users with 10GB of secure online storage (provided by Wuala), a two-year warranty, and a simplified software suite for "quick setup and easy-to-use backup management." Transfer rates are up to 480 Mbits/s thanks to the slower (and cheaper) USB 2.0 interface.
The Rikki Go drives are priced at $89.99 (500GB) and $149.99 (1TB), and can be purchased through the LaCie Online Store, LaCie corner, and resellers.
