The SSD version of LaCie’s iconic Rugged drive gets a speed boost

The article discusses the new LaCie Rugged SSD4, an updated version of the company's iconic Rugged external drive line. The key points are: - The Rugged SSD4 is compatible with computers, tablets, and smartphones, and features a similar design to the previous model with a bright orange bumper. - The drive is available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities, priced at $134.99, $249.99, and $479.99, respectively. - The new model has a few design tweaks, including a brushed aluminum finish and a centered USB-C port. - The Rugged SSD4 offers significantly faster transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps, with read speeds of 4,000MB/s and write speeds of 3,000MB/s. - While not as fast as the recently introduced Rugged SSD Pro5, the Rugged SSD4 is still fast enough to capture ProRes 4K footage at 120fps when connected to a USB-C iPhone. - The drive maintains the IP54 rating against dust and water, and the orange bumper protects it from drops of up to 10 feet.