Hass and Associates Cyber Security: Portable HD 'Mirror' from LaCie
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Early this
month, LaCie made waves when it announced "Mirror", a high-end
portable hard drive with a reflective body which is absolutely stunning -- but
do you really need such a thing?
LaCie,
Seagate's premium brand is no novice when it comes to designing sleek and
classy storage products as it has already partnered with Linux and Apple
before. This time, it has teamed up with French designer Pauline Deltour to
develop the striking Mirror HDD. What's more, they used Corning Gorilla Glass 3
to encase the device, something which is known for its toughness in preventing
scratches and chips that break a glass.
Considering
that our data these days can truly be said to be a "reflection" of a
person, Mirror seems to be a clever symbolism. Apparently, it is both a
functional 1TB HDD and a "striking piece of decor". Its glass body
not only serves as a decoration but also as a strong casing. But if you're
looking for a real portable HDD that you can use on the fly, never mind the
fancy design and just go with the usual ones, Hass and Associates Cyber Security
wisely advised.
According to
Deltour, "The LaCie Mirror, propped up on its ebony wood display stand, is
captivating on a desk or anywhere in the home. The intense ebony color
contrasts sublimely with the LaCie Mirror's silver facets."
Just its
display stand which is made from Makassar ebony wood is enough to captivate
anyone once it's connected to a PC. Its rich color and exceptional density apparently
makes for a very unique design that no two pieces would be the same. Sounds
useful for preventing sly switches we usually see in movies but for mere
mortals like us who don't have sensitive data apart from our income statement,
this is probably not reason enough to shell more money.
This premium
hard drive will be available starting
this week for an SRP of USD 279.99. Typical 1TB portable HDD only costs USD 100
or below, which should tell you just how expensive the Mirror's fancy casing
is.
"You
have to look twice to discover the LaCie Mirror's true ambition. Covered by
mirrored glass, it's first an elegant and functional object, and only on second
glance is it revealed to be a slim high-performance hard drive," added
Deltour.
This would
make an excellent gift choice for those with much to spare -- it has both
functionality and class. However, like what Hass and Associates Cyber
Security quipped, until the rest of your house looks sleek enough to go
along with such a fancy hard drive, it's a good idea to pass for now.
