LaCie has released a USB 3.0 driver for Mac OS, which, when used in conjunction with the company’s USB 3.0 expansion cards, allows Mac users to experience USB 3.0 speeds. Those who already have a compatible Mac, one of LaCie’s USB 3.0 products and a LaCie expansion card can download the driver from the website below.

Website: LaCie

Lacie Press Release

LaCie Brings USB 3.0 Speed to the Mac World

·              Full USB 3.0 compatibility with Mac
·              Stunning performances: up to 220MB/s*

LONDON, UK (4th November 2010) – LaCie announced today a major breakthrough, introducing industry-leading performance to Mac users with the availability of a USB 3.0 driver for Mac OS®. The driver brings the fast speeds of LaCie’s USB 3.0 hard drives to Mac computers and laptops – delivering transfer rates that are more than two times faster than FireWire 800!

By downloading LaCie’s USB 3.0 driver for Mac, and using it in conjunction with LaCie’s USB 3.0 expansion cards, Mac users can easily experience USB 3.0 speeds. Simply check your compatibility with USB 3.0, install the peripherals, and download the driver.

“LaCie is excited to bring full USB 3.0 compatibility to our Mac customers,” said Marketing Director Minh Lê. “This milestone demonstrates LaCie’s industry leadership and longtime commitment to delivering the best performance possible to our demanding Mac users.”

LaCie USB 3.0 product offerings now include:

-                LaCie 2big USB 3.0
-                LaCie d2 USB 3.0
-                LaCie Minimus
-                LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 (pictured)
-                LaCie Rikiki USB 3.0
-                LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
-                LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34

If you already have one of LaCie’s USB 3.0 products and a LaCie expansion card, visit www.lacie.com/usb3mac to download the driver, get more information, or check your Mac’s compatibility.

*Maximum drive speed achieved with a 2big USB 3.0 in RAID 0 using Blackmagic Disk Speed Test.

About LaCie
With operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, LaCie is the leading manufacturer of storage devices for PC, Apple, and Linux. LaCie has differentiated itself through sleek design and remarkable technical performance. Find out more about our products at www.lacie.com

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