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LaCie RuggedKey Rugged USB 3.0 Flash Drive protects your files from damage and unauthorized access

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 10:03 AM PDT

If you carry your sensitive data on your USB drive, you might be interested in this rugged flash drive that should keep your files safe from damage and unauthorized access. RuggedKey comes from LaCie, and this rugged USB 3.0 flash drive is designed by Neil Poulton, and according to the reports, it should protect your data from cold and heat. In addition, this drive is IP54 certified for water and dust resistance, and it comes with orange rubber bumper that can protect your drive from up to 100-meter drops. In addition, RuggedKey also protects your files using the AES 256-bit encryption, and thanks to the USB 3.0 interface, it provides up to 150MB/s transfer speed, and it's also compatible with USB 2.0. If you want to protect your files, LaCie's RuggedKey is the right choice, and there are two models available with 16GB and 32GB capacities, and they are priced at $39.99 and $69.99, respectively.