LaCie Thunderbolt Drives are out

BrianLachoreVPI · Sep 21, 2011

I've been waiting on these all year and now that they're out - I'm a little dismayed at the price.

LaCie 250GB Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series SSD - Apple Store (U.S.)

LaCie 500GB Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series SSD - Apple Store (U.S.)

Am I the only one suffering heartburn at the thought of paying over $900 for a 250GB drive? Evidently they're only available via the Apple website which I also find interesting.

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RavingMac · Sep 21, 2011

All I can say is ouch!!
Especially since I could put together the following (at least I think I could) for around $450. And have a FireWire 240GB SSD (no RAID and a little slower than Thunderbolt, but at 1/2 the price).
Search Results for MX240Select at MacSales.com
Amazon.com: Macally G-S350SUA Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB2.0 Storage Enclosure for 3.5-Inch SATA HDD: Electronics
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Z2QDNE/?tag=macforums0e4-20

chscag · Sep 21, 2011

I think those prices are just a "little" out of my affordability range. ;P

Am I the only one suffering heartburn at the thought of paying over $900 for a 250GB drive? Evidently they're only available via the Apple website which I also find interesting.

I also find that interesting... Anyway, it looks like buying an SSD, even a large one, is going to be more economical.

vansmith · Sep 21, 2011

This is completely irrelevant but does that drive not look like a blue version of HAL 9000 from the front?

Dysfunction · Sep 21, 2011

Wait a few months.. after all, even the 16GB OWC RAM kits for the MBP have dropped almost 50% in a few short months.

RavingMac · Sep 21, 2011

vansmith said:
This is completely irrelevant but does that drive not look like a blue version of HAL 9000 from the front?

I'm afraid I can't answer that Dave . . . I mean Van.

vansmith · Sep 21, 2011

Uh-oh, looks like Razor could be trouble in the near future. We better keep an eye on him.

RavingMac · Sep 21, 2011

vansmith said:
Uh-oh, looks like Razor could be trouble in the near future. We better keep an eye on him.

You mean I'm not trouble now?????

JohnCL · Sep 21, 2011

They were supposed to have spinning drives too in the 1 and 2TB range. I have read that the 1TB is going to be around $400 and that is a little pricey too, but much easier to swallow that a $900 256gb model. I really want to see one of these drives in action.

vansmith · Sep 21, 2011

Razormac said:
You mean I'm not trouble now?????

You're not working hard enough at it.

BrianLachoreVPI · Sep 21, 2011

vansmith said:
You're not working hard enough at it.

Some folks are just naturals.

I hope Dysfunction is right - I just can't see the point - I'd rather just install an internal drive. I'm not sure what's going on with Apple, OEMs and Thunderbolt, but I find it odd that so far you can only get T-bolt HW via Apple's store. Makes me think there's an unnecessary layer or two of markup. At any rate - these prices have to come down - a LOT before I'll buy one. I just can't see spending that much on any drive. This is good news for OWC though - they'll be getting some more of my money soon.

vansmith · Sep 21, 2011

BrianLachoreVPI said:
Some folks are just naturals.

Anyone in particular?

BrianLachoreVPI said:
Makes me think there's an unnecessary layer or two of markup.

You bet there is. Give it time though - Apple can't control the market forever.

BrianLachoreVPI said:
At any rate - these prices have to come down - a LOT before I'll buy one.

I'm sure they will. Like Dysfunction noted, all technology gets considerably cheaper after the "shine" wears off.

bobtomay · Sep 21, 2011

While def out of my price range, I'd say it's probably in line. You still can't get a 240 GB SSD for less than $400 and most of them are still $500+. Even at the low end of $400, that would mean they're only charging $99 for the RAID0 enclosure. Cheapest 500 GB at newegg is $750, so they're giving away that enclosure.

Still, thanks, but no thanks. I believe I'll stick with my combo eSATA/FW800 RAID box and some good 7200 drives.

BrianLachoreVPI · Sep 21, 2011

bobtomay said:
While def out of my price range, I'd say it's probably in line. You still can't get a 240 GB SSD for less than $400 and most of them are still $500+. Even at the low end of $400, that would mean they're only charging $99 for the RAID0 enclosure.

Still, thanks, but no thanks. I believe I'll stick with my combo eSATA/FW800 RAID box and some good 7200 drives.

Errrr - I'm thinking it's time for new bi-focals Tom? ;P The 250GB drive is $899 before tax...

RavingMac · Sep 21, 2011

BrianLachoreVPI said:
Errrr - I'm thinking it's time for new bi-focals Tom? ;P The 250GB drive is $899 before tax...

Better be careful . . . A Dude just got banned for commenting on Bob's coffee drinking habits.

You're on very thin ice here.

BrianLachoreVPI · Sep 21, 2011

Razormac said:
Better be careful . . . A Dude just got banned for commenting on Bob's coffee drinking habits.

You're on very thin ice here.

Hehe - it's the only kind of ice I know. Just ask Van... I'm not too worried - unless Tom puts on those bifocals - he won't be able to actually read my post...so I should be safe. ;P

bobtomay · Sep 21, 2011

Yeah, it's 250GB, but it's a striped RAID0 box, which means each of those house two drives.

Can't wait for SSD to start dropping like a rock in price the way RAM did around '05-'06.
And the way hard drives have in the last couple of years.

RavingMac · Sep 21, 2011

bobtomay said:
Yeah, it's 250GB, but it's a striped RAID0 box, which means each of those house two drives.

Does that mean Brian is the one who actually needs bifocals . . . . O:)

bobtomay · Sep 21, 2011

I think he went back to read the description again. ;D

And bifocals are out. Trifocals are in.

BrianLachoreVPI · Sep 21, 2011

bobtomay said:
I think he went back to read the description again. ;D

And bifocals are out. Trifocals are in.

LOL - ouch!! Yes - I definitely managed to miss that part of the description. I guess I've been so anxious to get one - I saw the size and the price - and that was enough for me. Oh well - I've been saying I should get my eyes checked for a few months now - maybe it's time to make that appointment. :Cool:

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