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LaCie FastKey review: LaCie FastKey

LaCie FastKey

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Headshot of Dong Ngo
Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, Editor
Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D printers, networking/storage devices, and also wrote about other topics from online security to new gadgets and how technology impacts the life of people around the world.
Dong Ngo
5 min read

About the size of a large thumb drive, the LaCie FastKey USB flash drive is one of a kind. The drive is essentially a USB 3.0 portable drive that's based on solid-state storage. For this reason, it offers superfast performance and, unfortunately, also comes with a superhefty price tag of $475 for the 120GB version ($250 for the 60GB version, $150 for the 30GB versions).

7.7

LaCie FastKey

The Good

The LaCie FastKey USB flash drive is the most compact and light USB 3.0 portable drive on the market. It offers superfast performance, up to 120GB of storage, and AES 256-bit encryption, and comes in a sturdy and stylish casing. The drive also includes software that helps prepare it for either PCs or Macs.

The Bad

The FastKey is expensive and, while compact for an external drive, bulky as a thumbdrive. Its USB lid is completely detachable and therefore could be easily misplaced.

The Bottom Line

The LaCie FastKey USB flash drive is an excellent portable storage solution for those who can afford its hefty price tag.

If you can afford it, however, it will be worth it. Apart from the stellar performance, it also comes with a sturdy, compact design and AES 256-bit encryption to keep your data safe.

Design and features

7.7

LaCie FastKey

Score Breakdown

Design 9Features 7Performance 8Support 6