LaCie, the leading manufacturer of computer peripherals for Windows, Apple and Linux users, announced a few days ago, its new LaCie XtremKey – offering industrial-strength protection for your data.
The indestructible USB flash drive is watertight up to 100 meters. The LaCie XtremKey is also resistant to 5-meter drops, fierce heat and bitter cold – it holds up in any environment, no matter where you take it (+200°C / -50°).
With capacities up to 64GB and the impenetrable shell, with a 2mm metal pipe casing, sealed with wear-resistant screw threads and a rubber O-ring, that confers all the “skills” above, the XtremKey is a truly rugged USB key that stands up to the elements.
XtremKey is constructed with zamac, a metal alloy composed of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper that’s so strong, it can withstand the pressure of a 10-ton truck. Less than three inches tall, this USB flash drive puts strength, security and storage right on your key ring.
“The XtremKey offers extreme durability and capacity in a convenient, well-protected and fun form factor,” said Alexis Kobassian, Product Manager, LaCie. “Despite the robust, industrial-strength protection we’ve added, it’s still a LaCie key that brings ease-of-use and reliability to customers looking to keep their data secure while on the go.”
Equipped with the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, XtremKey offers instant compatibility, outstanding transfer speeds and cross-platform convenience to all PC and Mac® users. With writing speeds up to 30 MB/s and reading up to 40 MB/s, you don’t have to sacrifice performance for protection.
Designed by Constance Guisset exclusively for LaCie, “XtremKey works relentlessly to keep your data protected, all while being portable, powerful and perfectly suited for your life’s adventures. The key, when placed on a desktop, even shows some playful personality with a perfectly balanced wobble effect”, promised the company, in their press release.
XtremKey Highlights
- Thick metal pipe casing protects your data from the elements
- Resistant to pressure, water, high drops, and extreme hot and cold
- Up to 64GB of storage in a three-inch form factor
The LaCie XtremKey comes in capacities from 8GB to 64GB and will be available in August through the LaCie stores chain, from a starting priceof 49.99 USD.
Below, you can see for yourself, why it is called indestructible USB flash drive:
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