The LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Drive has a rugged hard design that can withstand shocks. It can take a fall from up to 47.2 inches (non-operating mode) without harm to the drive or your information. The Rugged Mini is also pressure-resistant and rain-resistant. Being tough on the outside it is also a true performer on the inside. Consider its USB 3.0 interface which is also USB 2.0 compliant, with a transfer rate of up to 130 MB/s. The private-public software that comes built-into the drive ensures that you can keep your files private with the help of a password protected section of the drive. The iconic orange design is another popular feature of the hard drive. USB 3.0 Compatibility Plus, with USB 3.0 speed and full backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 you can use it on almost any computer. You can transfer a 700 Mb video in less than 7 seconds. You can also use the LaCie Mac USB 3.0 Driver to improve data transfer speed on your Mac (Up to 30% performance increase compared to FireWire 800). Automatic Backup The LaCie Rugged Mini portable hard drive gives you easy automatic worry-free backup for both PC and Mac computers. Maximum Reliability Known for its sturdy construction the LaCie Rugged Mini Portable hard drive lives up to its name. Consider this in addition to being rain resistant and shock resistant. Its small size makes it perfect to carry along wherever you go. Password Protection The LaCie built-in Private-Public software makes it easy to ensure that all your files are secure and protected. Small Compact Size Being small doesn't mean that the LaCie hard drive isn't powerful enough. With tons of new features added to its list of functions the LaCie hard drive is a solid investment on the go. Protect your Data Besides protecting your data from external sources the LaCie Rugged Mini protects your data from intrusion. The secure password protection software ensures that your files are secure and protected anywhere you go. You can even access your password protected files using any computer without having to worry about data mobility and data safety.