LaCie Rikiki USB2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

4
Average:

6
Bad:

2

Pros:

Solid, slim body & design, Low cost per gigabyte, Good transfer speeds
Lowest cost-per-gigabyte drive in its class; aluminum case looks sexy and protects the drive; two-year warranty.
Small, stylish design, Good bundled software.

Cons:

Short USB cable included
No FireWire port; average transfer speeds; short USB cable.

TechSpot is supported by its audience. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more.

Last revision on November 24, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Solid, slim body & design, Low cost per gigabyte, Good transfer speeds
Lowest cost-per-gigabyte drive in its class; aluminum case looks sexy and protects the drive; two-year warranty
Small, stylish design, Good bundled software
Incredibly small form factor, Sleek and durable anodized black finish, USB Speed Boost actually works, Speedy 30 MB/s transfer rates, Excellent value
Small, Made of aluminum, Included backup software, 10GB 1year membership to Wuala online storage
Stylish, portable design, good range of software supplied, decent performance, reasonably priced

Reviewers Didn't Like

Short USB cable included
No FireWire port; average transfer speeds; short USB cable
Unimpressive performance in our Photoshop benchmark tests
Sharp corners tear at pockets, Short cord could be inconvenient
VERY short USB cable
Stainless steel enclosure would offer little shock protection if dropped

Expert reviews and ratings

The LaCie Rikiki external hard drive is a low-cost, portable storage device that comes in three different capacities. It features a dent-resistant brushed-aluminum body, an attractive design, 640GB of storage space, and a two-year warranty.The...

By TechReviewSource on August 17, 2010

The software As with other LaCie drives, the Rikki comes with 10 GB of online storage A data backup system in partnership with Wuala that's valid for a year. Beyond that you have to pay a subscription to keep this storage space. With the Rikiki,...

By DigitalVersus on June 02, 2010

LaCie aim to produce external drives for just about any purpose, so the Rikiki 301911 is designed to be solely a portable drive, especially given its strong aluminum casing. The capacity of the drive is adequate, with the connectivity falling a little...

By Electronicsme on May 10, 2010

LaCie's Rikiki mobile USB hard drive is an elegant storage solution that comes in three sizes up to 640GB. Its simple design exudes timeless style in a very affordable package. As long as you're not a stickler for fast transfer speeds, the LaCie...

By cnet on April 09, 2010

LaCie's Rikiki (the company says rikiki is French for "tiny") is a small USB-only portable hard drive for users who want the most compact and potent hard drive possible. While not designed for the heavily loads of audio/visual professionals, the...

By Digital Arts Online on April 07, 2010

We haven’t seen a really compact portable hard drive in a while. While the Rikiki will likely be competing with Iomega’s well-regarded eGo Mac Edition (), there are those out there that prefer LaCie’s drives for the aesthetics, bundled...

By Macworld on April 06, 2010

The LaCie Rikiki (it's French for 'tiny') is one of the smallest portable drives around, fitting snugly in your laptop bag or even your pocket. Its knock-resistant brushed aluminium casing is ideal for transportation, and it's available...

By TechRadar on March 26, 2010

James-Bond-worthy construction and speed combined with exceptional value make LaCie’s Rikiki the killer portable hard drive to...

By Digital Trends on March 23, 2010

Currently the slimmest 2.5in drive of its kind around, the LaCie Rikiki’s compact dimensions, classy metallic finish and minimalist design give it a strong appeal. It’s not light, however, and could do with a carry pouch to protect scratches...

By PC Advisor on February 12, 2010

These days with large file sizes and HD video a simple flash drive isn’t going to cut it when you are on the road or working off-location. Although who wants to carry around a large external hard drive and the power adapter that comes with it?...

By ThinkComputers on February 10, 2010

Load More Reviews…