LaCie LaCinema Premier 301814 500 GB USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard Drive (Black)

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The LaCie LaCinema Premier 500 GB USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard Drive offers: High-end optical output with 1080i upscaling capabilities. Easy-to-navigate on-screen menu with remote control. 500 GB capacity for up to 125,000 songs or 500 movies. Fan-less design for quiet operation.

The included remote lets you access your digital media from your couch. View larger. View ports on back.

Your Movies, Photos and Music on Your TV
Are you tired of experiencing your digital media through the poor resolution and low-end sound system of your computer? The LaCinema Premier lets you play your digital media where you can enjoy it most--through your TV and home theater system. Simply connect the LaCinema Premier to your PC or Mac via USB to transfer your digital media files, then plug it into your TV for instant playback. This will save you time and hassle from having to constantly burn CDs and DVDs. Just plug it in and play it--the way it should be!

With a 500 GB capacity, the LaCinema Premier can store up to 500,000 photos, 125,000 songs or 500 movies. Designed with HDTV screens in mind, it can adapt video content up to a 1080i resolution, and thanks to its optical output capability, it can also transform your audio into virtual surround sound. Best of all, you don't have to be a geek to get the full benefits of the LaCinema Premier. It was designed with the whole family in mind, with an easy-to-navigate on-screen menu and convenient remote control. If you know how to operate a television remote, you'll be taking full advantage of the LaCinema Premier in not time at all.

Safe, Secure Storage and Back-Up
When you're not using the LaCinema Premier to play back your photos, videos or music through your TV, you can use it as an external hard drive for additional data storage and as a back-up for your Windows, Mac or Linux computer. Since it comes with a USB port and cable, you can plug it into your desktop or laptop PC or Mac for an easy, quiet backup solution. The drive also includes LaCie's exclusive 1-Click Backup software for quick, easy backups.

The drive is housed in an elegant, slim-profile black body and is designed to run silently without a noisy fan. It features a rotational speed of 7200 rpm and a cache of at least 8 MB. It measures 2.68 x 6.69 x 4.92 inches (WxHxD) and is backed by LaCie's 2-year limited warranty.

About LaCie
Established in France in 1989, LaCie is a leading manufacturer of computer peripherals for Windows, Apple and Linux users. With offices and plants in the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong, LaCie develops and manufactures external storage solutions and color monitors that help professionals and everyday people easily manage their digital lives. LaCie has differentiated its products through original designs and leading-edge technology.

What's in the Box
LaCie LaCinema Premier, remote control, A/V cable (stereo audio and composite video), power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, CD-ROM with User Manual, and quick install guide.

LaCie's LaCinema Premier interface makes it easy to navigate all your digital media.

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Ancient technology from a good manufacturer, December 21, 2008
By Doc Schreiber (West Coast)
This is not worth [...] bucks as it is outdated. Which planet do Lacie people live on? I have several of their older (and better) USB HD's but this product has a serious flaw - no HDMI output!!! Look for other brands with HDMI if you want state of the art equipment.



It's nice.....but, October 22, 2008
By S. Williams (Baltimore, MD USA)
I like the design, ease of usage and presentation of this player. However, it is extremely difficult to remove or replace the hard drive. I have a drive that I was using with the Tvix and I just wanted to insert my completed drive - wasn't happening. When I called tech support, I was told, "Yes, you can remove the drive, but we do not recommend it....just find those little screws and remove them." I did not get an answer on where "those little screws" where or exactly how to accomplish this. And I am very experienced with accomplishing this task with other players (Mvix, Tvix, other enclosures)...this was a challenge.

I have the mvix, tvix, LaCinema, MassCool and MediaGate. I rank them, 1 Tvix, 2 Mvix, 3 LaCinema, 4 MassCool and do not waste your money on MediaGate.



Works great!, October 13, 2008
By Jose Toron (Glendale, Arizona USA)
I've used it primarily for movies. The quality is very good and haven't had any problems with the interface.



Great to see any Video directlly to TV, September 1, 2008
By F. Barahona (Quito)
Great as a video player... What I dont really like is the browsing speed, it takes a long time to browse through folders, boring.. But to have the possibility of seeing(videos) and hearing(music) is awesome for the price.



It is great!, May 29, 2008
By Meridius (LA)
I am completely satisfied with this product. Immediately after receiving it, I hooked it up to my PC (Works exactly like hooking up a USB External Hard Drive) and loaded 12 movies on it.

I then hooked it to the TV with an S-Video (I used the video cable that came with it, but S-Video worked better)and turned on the TV.

At first, I was a little concerned....the setup image was flipping like an old TV from the 70s that needed adjustment. No problem, though...after reading the manual I learned that I just needed to adjust a control that was located on the remote.

VOILA~! LaCinema up and running.

I have watched several movies since receiving the LaCinema and they come through brilliantly and the sound is great. I couldn't be more satisfied.