Digital storage device maker LaCie released the latest version of its Little Big Disk external hard drive; the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 is claimed to be the fastest external drive on the market.
The Little Big Disk boasts 1 terabyte of storage. Files stored on the drive can be opened at speeds of up to 1,375 megabytes per second, while files can be saved onto the drive at 1,180 megabytes per second.
Up to five Little Big Disks can be daisy-chained (linked together); connecting two of them to the new Mac Pro resulsts in transfer speeds of up to 2,600 megabytes per second.
The Little Big Disk's interior includes two heat-sink plates for high cooling efficiency and low dependence on the cooling fan; this makes the drive function at monstrous speeds while being whisper-quiet at the same time.
Despite these impressive features, the drive is fairly portable and weighs just 1.4 pounds, although it does require a power outlet.
The Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 starts at $1,299.99.
Record-Breaking Hard Drives
The Newest 'Little Big Disk' by LaCie is Fast as a Flash
Trend Themes
1. Fast External Drives - The trend is for external hard drives to offer faster transfer speeds to keep up with the demands of users who generate and store huge files.
2. Daisy Chaining Drives - The trend is for multiple external drives to be linked together enabling faster data transfer and greater storage capabilities.
3. Heat-sink Plate-equipped Drives - The trend is for drives to incorporate heat-sink plates to improve cooling efficiency and enable faster processing speeds.
Industry Implications
1. Data Storage Industry - There is an opportunity for businesses to research and manufacture high-speed, heat efficient storage devices to meet the growing demand of consumers.
2. Multimedia Industry - Innovation opportunities to create high-speed, portable storage devices to cater to the needs of professionals in the multimedia industry who work with large files.
3. Computer Hardware Industry - The computer hardware industry could take advantage of the increasing demand for faster data transfer and processing speeds by developing products that cater to the needs of consumers and businesses.