Capable of recording digital data on CD or DVD media, the LaCie DVD MultiDrive allows you to record data, video and MP3s on DVD general use discs, and archive songs, MPEG-2 DVD video or documents. Large-capacity, double-sided media allows for up to 9.4GB of reliable storage space. DVD-RAM functionality provides users with random-access capabilities, similar to that of a hard drive, that allows for retrieval of specific files almost instantly, making it an excellent solution for backup and fast data recovery. This trusted recording technology delivers a secure, high-capacity solution for archiving data volumes.Edit and author video, store digital photos and music files, and archive large amounts of data on durable CD or DVD media. The LaCie d2 MultiDrive is capable of reading most CD and DVD formats, and is backward compatible with previous generations of DVD-RAM media. LaCie DVD MultiDrives ship with recording software for Macintosh and Windows operating systems, including DVD-RAM Utilities.
1 Same old story about LaCie not updating ANY products.
No idea why 5 stars appeared this time.
1 star product! ZERO MAYBE!
Lacie are getting the wrong end of the stick from me. The fact that this company refuses to update drivers for old hardware for new versions of an OS is simply a farce in this day and age.
Lacie refuse to develop drivers to support a new OS or even an update. Back in the days of NT they would not even bring out Win2k support for the systems. When XP arrived most of their hardware the year before was simply left to dry up with age.
In short if you buy Lacie then it will only perform to your current system specs. Any changes to the OS and chances are you will be shelling out more doe for new hardware.
CON.
2 CAUTION!
I purchased this drive from Lacie for $279. The manual I downloaded, the PDF, is not the same as this drive. It doesn't look anything like it either. It's no longer listed on Lacie's web site. I've attempted contacting them to ask if they had a PDF for this. I tried contacting their Technical Support, both by phone and email and have yet to reach them. When Amazon sent an email from me their response was "Thank you for you purchase."
I well aware that computers and external drives are constantly changing - I've been working with computers for over 20 years but this really takes the cake.
Make sure you know what you're buying before your purchase. Talk to someone first.
Nancy R. Alexanian
