LaCie Announces LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Mobile Hard Drive

HP to Acquire Palm for $1.2 Billion

LaCie Announces LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Mobile Hard Drive

Today LaCie announced the latest addition to its Rugged family of mobile hard drives -- the LaCie Rugged USB 3.0, combining the speed of USB 3.0 and LaCie's rugged design.

• Item Number: 301930
• Capacity: 500GB
• Interface: USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0-compatible)
• Interface Transfer Rate: up to 5GBits/s
• Speeds up to 110 MB/s
• Maximum Drop Height: 2.2 m / 86.6 in. in non-operating mode (dropping is not recommended in operating mode)
• Software: LaCie Backup Assistant; LaCie Setup Assistant
• Size: 90 x 28 x 145 mm / 3.5 x 1 x 5.7 in.
• Weight: 241 g / 8.5 oz.
• 10GB Wuala online storage included for one year
• System Requirements: Computer with a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port, High-speed internet for online storage, Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 (in USB 2.0 only), Minimum free disk space: 600 MB recommended
• Box Content: LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Hard Disk, USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible), USB power-sharing cable, Quick Install Guide, User Manual, LaCie Backup Assistant (Windows and Mac), LaCie Setup Assistant
• Warranty: 2-Year Limited Warranty

The LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 provides speeds up to 110 MB/s -- three times the speed of USB 2.0. The speed enhancement allows you to transfer one HD movie in less than 3 minutes (versus more than 8 minutes in USB 2.0). It offers improved power efficiency, so you only need one cable.

If you do not have a USB 3.0 connection on your PC or notebook, you can easily add it with a LaCie USB 3.0 PCIe card or USB 3.0 PCIe Express card. LaCie also offers bundled options with the Rugged USB 3.0 – you choose the card.

Housed in rugged casing designed by Neil Poulton, the LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 features a scratch–resistant aluminum shell, internal anti–shock absorbers, and a shock–resistant rubber bumper to better protect files against everyday blunders.

The LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 will be available in 500GB capacity starting at the suggested retail price of $149.99 (VAT included).

Source: LaCie

HP to Acquire Palm for $1.2 Billion

HP and Palm announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which HP will purchase Palm, a provider of smartphones powered by the Palm webOS mobile operating system, at a price of $5.70 per share of Palm common stock in cash or an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion. The transaction has been approved by the HP and Palm boards of directors.

The combination of HP's global scale and financial strength with Palm's webOS platform will enhance HP's ability to participate more aggressively in the smartphone and connected mobile device markets. Palm's unique webOS will allow HP to take advantage of features such as true multitasking and always up-to-date information sharing across applications.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, Palm stockholders will receive $5.70 in cash for each share of Palm common stock that they hold at the closing of the merger. The merger consideration takes into account the updated guidance and other financial information being released by Palm this afternoon. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of domestic and foreign regulatory approvals and the approval of Palm's stockholders. The transaction is expected to close during HP's third fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2010.

Palm's current chairman and CEO, Jon Rubinstein, is expected to remain with the company.

Source: HP

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