What's the difference between this mini and the thunderbolt?

If I understand the question, the only difference between the two drives is that the one you are referencing has a USB 3.0 port, and the other has a Thunderbolt port. The drives themselves are identical. If you have a computer with a USB port, of any generation, the drive with the USB 3.0 port will work well with it. The drive is fastest when it's plugged into a USB 3.0 port, but is backwards compatible with a USB 2.0 port. The drive with the Thunderbolt port will work only with a computer that also has a Thunderbolt port. Thunderbolt is faster than USB, but is not yet in really wide use. Step one: Determine which ports your computer has. The LaCie drive itself is a gem, regardless of which port it uses. (P.S. Some drives have BOTH USB and Thunderbolt connectivity.)

Is this a solid-state (flash storage) drive?

I searched Amazon for a LaCie solid state (SSD) external portable drive and was brought to this page. Most of the reviews don't mention SSD and it appears that all the reviews for the several different models of this LaCie external drive are combined together. So, 4 people said no, this is not about drives with SSD, and then one person said yes. Far more people are not going to have an SSD model because it's WAY more expensive. Most people will prefer to get one that is in the $150-$250 price range at most. The ones with SSD cost a lot more than that. And worth it too if you have the money because they are so fast, no comparison. If i scroll up from this Question section, this is what is at the top of the auction page but again these same questions and reviews will show up no matter which model you search for, with a different name at the top: LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 SSD 1TB Portable Hard Drive LAC9000602

can i have a new macbook pro. can i get either the thunderbolt usb-c or the usb-c?

A USB-C hard drive is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports on a Mac, so this will work. Also works of course with USB-C ports, and older USB 3.0 ports using supplied cable.

How does usbc differ from the thunderbolt usb-c option? i see thunderbolt usbc is more expensive

USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 share the same physical connection type (USB-C). USB-C devices can be connected to Thunderbolt 3 ports, as TB3 supports USB-C devices. However, TB3 drives cannot be connected to USB-C ports on computer. So, this USB-C drive will connect to USB-C ports, Thunderbolt 3 ports, or using included cable, USB 3.0/2.0 ports.

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🚀 Rugged speed meets pro-grade protection—carry your creative universe anywhere!

CREATIVE CLOUD BONUS - Unlock your creative potential with a free 1-month Adobe CC All Apps membership—edit like a pro right out of the box.
RUGGED BEYOND LIMITS - Built to survive 3-meter drops, dust storms, water splashes, and even a 2-ton car crush—your data’s ultimate bodyguard.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Seamlessly works with Mac, PC, and iPad via USB-C and Thunderbolt 3—flexibility that matches your workflow.
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BLAZING FAST THUNDERBOLT 3 - Experience ultra-smooth 6K & 8K video playback at 2800 MB/s speeds—no lag, no limits.

The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro 4TB combines blazing Thunderbolt 3 speeds of up to 2800 MB/s with military-grade durability, including IP67 water resistance, 3-meter drop tolerance, and 2-ton crush protection. Compatible with Mac, PC, and iPad, it includes a 1-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription and 5-year warranty with data recovery services, making it the ultimate external SSD for creative professionals on the move.

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Perfect for 4K Videographers

Needed ssd's that could handle a lot of 4K video footage and then playback effortlessly when editing ... this piece of equipment does exactly that. It's fast, very fast. I have 4 x 4tb ... all totally reliable.

19.12.2023

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Failed after 2 months

Worked well until it failed after 2 months. Struggled to boot up a couple times so I had time to back up before it inevitably completely died.The returns policy with Seagate is very poor. You have to send faulty item back before they will honour warranty. And if your mail delivery screws up and doesn’t deliver it to them in 30 Days you get nothing and they void the agreement. In short, you’re screwed.

10.01.2024

G**E

Instead of paying £1000 buy an ssd enclosure and a ssd drive and you’ll make your ssd way cheaper

Overpriced and there is not forever it will eventually brake

15.06.2023

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Brand	LaCie
Product Dimensions	14.5 x 8.94 x 3.66 cm; 100 g
Item model number	STHZ4000800
Manufacturer	Lacie
Series	STHZ4000800
Colour	Black
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Computer Memory Type	DIMM
Hard Drive Size	4 TB
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Drive Interface	USB-C
Number of USB 2.0 Ports	1
Wattage	3600 watts
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	100 g
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro 4TB, External SSD, USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, PC Mac & iPad, 1 Month Adobe CC, Data Rescue Services (STHZ4000800)

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