LaCie intros LaCinema Rugged HD multimedia player
LaCie announced the release of their latest multimedia drive, the LaCinema Rugged HD. In a nutshell, it’s a USB-powered external hard drive that will output 1080p video to a TV via its built-in HDMI port. LaCinema Rugged HD can store and playback HD movies, music and output of content as 1080p for High Definition media in H.264, MKV, WMV9 and MPEG-4 formats. With its 500GB of built-in storage capacity, LaCinema Rugged HD can store up to 700 movies or 165000 songs which is quite a lot of multimedia storage. The LaCinema Rugged HD is available through the LaCie Online Store at the suggested retail price starting at $349.99USD.
Press release:
“When it comes to viewing High Definition content, it is hard to find a mobile form factor that that doesn’t compromise important features and functionality, like built-in storage, format versatility, and integrated HDMI connectivity,” said Christelle Dexet, LaCie Multimedia Product Manager. “The LaCinema Rugged HD not only provides the ultimate mobile design, but it allows users to store large amounts of HD content and play it wherever they desire.”
Modeled after the award-winning LaCie Rugged Hard Disk, design by Neil Poulton, the LaCinema Rugged HD features a unique scratch-resistant aluminum shell, internal anti-shock absorbers, and a shock-resistant rubber bumper to better protect media files against everyday blunders. The LaCinema Rugged HD provides the convenience of a centralized media library with enhanced graphic menus, setting features and an easy-to-use remote control for navigation.
