Rugged and Ready for Action You re a person of action, on projects that take you on adventures that you might find your hardware sometimes needs a little extra protection. But if your cameras and other gear are protected, your storage shouldn t be left to the elements. The LaCie Rugged Hard Drive is the portable tank of storage, encased in a thick rubber, this Thunderbolt compatible, lighting quick portable storage solution is the best for those on the go. Flexibility Between Workstations Equipped with a USB 3.0 connection, the LaCie Rugged offers flexibility as the modern era begins to take over. This hard drive is ideal for connecting with older generation laptops and workstations, taking advantage of the faster speeds with USB 3.0. Tough and Sturdy The LaCie Rugged is just that. While it comes with LaCie's exemplary hardware inside, the thick rubber casing allows it to be protected from the elements like dust, water and if it happens to drop out your bag or take a fall in any other way, there's no worry that your hard drive is damaged.