First mobile external hard drive with eSATA interface

LaCie has just announced its first mobile external hard drive with eSATA interface.The model is named as LaCie Rugged eSATA.LaCie Rugged eSATA also features a unique scratch-resistant aluminum shell, internal anti-shock absorbers and a shock-resistant rubber bumper to better protect files against everyday blunders.LaCie Rugged eSATA provides transfer speeds of up to 90MB/s in a truly mobile form.Power eSATA features a slightly different connector than eSATA and is frequently found on late-model laptops.

LaCie Rugged eSATA is compatible with standard eSATA ports when the included USB power-sharing cable is connected.LaCie Rugged eSATA offers major storage capacity and a cost advantage over eSATA SSD solutions and is one of the only portable, bus-powered eSATA solutions on the market.LaCie Rugged eSATA will be available in 500GB capacity at an estimated price of US $159.99.

Main Features
* Power eSATA interface allows you to work faster
* Rugged casing is ideal for protecting valuable data on the go
* Up to 90MB/s through Power eSATA
* Compatible with standard eSATA ports