LaCie 160GB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive ( 300700U ) P3 design by FA Porsche, Review

After about an hour of use, this hard drive just stops communicating with the computer.Information can't be stored or retrieved.Turning it off and then on again sometimes helps, but not for long.Turning it off for longer (> 1 hour) does allow it to be used again, but only temporarily.
After trying everything I could think of to get it to work consistently, I returned it for a replacement.The replacement behaved exactly the same, which indicates this is probably a design flaw, rather than a defective unit.
(I'm using a Compaq PC with XP, and have had no trouble with other USB2.0 externals.)

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Product Description:
Designed by the world-famous Porsche Design Agency, the LaCie Hard Drives exhibit world-class style and elite performance. The result of decades of architectural expertise, these drives feature state-of-the-art design and awesome performance.Built to be lightweight and durable, these drives can be easily moved for sharing and exchanging of files.With Hi-Speed USB interface, the LaCie Hard Drives offer fast data transfer rates (up to 480Mbits/s) that are required for substantial jobs like downloading digital photos or saving MP3s.These drives offer setup that is nearly effortless, and are ready to use minutes after removing it from the box. Secured rubber feet allow drives to be stacked, so you can get the most out of limited desktop space.after removing it from the box. Secured rubber feet allow drives to be stacked, so you can get the most out of limited desktop space.

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