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 unstoppable durability—your creative edge, anywhere.

PEACE OF MIND DATA PROTECTION - 5-year limited warranty plus Rescue Data Recovery Services keeps your work safe and sound.
UNIVERSAL USB C COMPATIBILITY - Plug & play with Mac, PC, and iPad for ultimate workflow flexibility.
BUILT TO BRAVE ANY ENVIRONMENT - IP67-rated water, dust resistance, 3m drop & 2-ton crush proof—durability that outlasts your hustle.
CREATIVE CLOUD ACCESS INCLUDED - One-month free Adobe CC All Apps Plan to elevate your photo & video projects instantly.
BLAZING FAST THUNDERBOLT 3 PERFORMANCE - Experience up to 2800MB/s for seamless 6K & 8K video editing on the go.

The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro 4TB combines ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 speeds of up to 2800MB/s with military-grade IP67 water and dust resistance, 3-meter drop tolerance, and 2-ton crush protection. Compatible with Mac, PC, and iPad via USB-C, it includes a one-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan and a 5-year warranty featuring Rescue Data Recovery Services, making it the ultimate portable storage for demanding creative professionals.

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Brand	LaCie
Manufacturer	LaCie
Series	FireCuda
Colour	Black
Form Factor	Portable
Item Height	1.44 Inches
Item Width	3.52 Inches
Product Dimensions	14.5 x 8.94 x 3.66 cm; 100 g
Item model number	STHZ4000800
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
Operating System	mac os
Are Batteries Included	No
Included Components	SSD
Manufacturer	LaCie
Item Weight	100 g

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro 4TB Solid State Drive — USB-C Thunderbolt 3, Drop Shock Dust Water Resistant, for Mac and PC Computer Desktop Laptop, 1 Mo Adobe CC All App Plan, Rescue Services (STHZ4000800)

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