LaCie 2Big USB 3.0 Dual-Disk RAID Drive Gets Official [LaCie & Symwave Announce USB 3.0 Dual Hard Disk RAID Storage Solution]

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We might not be able to really make the most of USB 3.0 yet but that doesn’t mean we don’t have to think proactively. Companies like LaCie and Symwave are looking forward to a world where USB 3.0 will replace the current USB 2.0 standard and we will all be ready to enjoy lots of USB 3.0-ready gadgets and devices.

That’s why LaCie has partnered up with Symwave to introduce the world’s first USB 3.0 dual-drive RAID storage solution. The LaCie 2Big USB 3.0 drive boasts record speeds of up to 275MB/s which is definitely something to remember. The 2Big USB 3.0 hard disk drive will be available in up to 4TB capacities and it could become exactly the backup/storage solution you were looking for.

John O’Neill, vice president of marketing at Symwave had this to say about the collaboration with LaCie:

LaCie has a strong worldwide brand and a proven track record for developing high-performance and innovative storage solutions. This collaboration with LaCie, which coincides with our SW6318 USB 3.0 dual-SATA product announcement is yet another first in the industry and for Symwave. The end user experience of external storage is undergoing a very significant upgrade with the launch of USB 3.0 products. We are pleased to be leading the market transition with such a strong partner like LaCie.

Unfortunately for those of you already looking forward for such a drive, the 2Big is not available just yet. LaCie will only launch it at some point in early 2010 but not before showcasing the 2Big USB 3.0 drive at the CES 2010 from January 7-10, 2009 in Las Vegas.

While you’re dreaming about up to 275MB/s transfer speeds you can always buy other storage solutions out there and settle for inferior speeds if you’re not willing to wait a few weeks more for the LaCie 2Big to become available in stores.