Lacie Launches Little Big Disk Thunderbolt External HDD

Yesterday Intel announced their new Thunderbolt technology which appeared in the new 2011 MacBook Pro’s, and now LaCie has announced the first external Thunderbolt compatible hard drive, the LaCie Little Big Disk.

The LaCie Little Big Disk offers data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, and it is compatible with the new range of Apple MacBook Pro’s.

“Thunderbolt technology is a breakthrough in I/O technology and represents the future of mobile computing. Soon you will be able to carry workstation-class power and functionality in compact devices,” said Philippe Spruch, Chairman and General Manager, LaCie. “LaCie is excited to be one of the first to deliver Thunderbolt technology with the LaCie Little Big Disk.”

There are no details on pricing or availability as yet, you can find out more details over at LaCie.

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