Hitachi LifeStudio Desk Plus | External drive with ultimate flexibility


LifeStudio Desk Plus

The personal assistant for your digital life.

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  • Smart USB key
  • Automatic organisation
  • Reliable backup
  • Sleek design
  • High capacity
  • USB dock for drive and USB key
    Included USB drive dock makes it easy to access your drive without fumbling with cables each time and also holds included USB key so everything is in one, compact location.
  • Automatic organisation & easy sharing
    Preloaded LifeStudio™ automatic organisation and easy sharing software seamlessly pulls together photos, films, music and documents into a 3D interface so they’re easier to find, view and share.
  • Two levels of reliable backup
    Preloaded reliable local backup and preloaded free online backup provide two levels of protection to help ensure your content is safe and sound.
  • Smart design
    Sleek, vertical desktop design fits seamlessly onto your desk.
  • High capacity options
    Delivers the capacity you need for all your photos, films, music and files.

The LifeStudio™ Desk Plus external drive automatically finds and organises photos, films, music and files into a stunning 3D wall* so you can easily view all your content from your computer and popular sites like Facebook™. The included auto-sync USB key delivers ultimate flexibility for your content on-the-go.

With plenty of capacity for automatic local backup and with the included online backup capabilities, it’s easy to protect your entire digital library. And you can access your files from any computer or smartphone using an internet browser, or share with others by sending a web link. iPad and iPhone apps are also available for an additional cost.

  • Easily find, organise and share your digital content using a stunning, interactive 3D wall
  • Includes detachable auto-sync USB key for ultimate flexibility on-the-go
  • Protect your files with two levels of reliable backup – online and local
  • Sleek, vertical desktop design fits seamlessly onto your desk and delivers the capacity you need for all your photos, films, music and files
  • Enjoy plenty of storage space with 1 TB, or 2 TB capacity options
  • USB 2.0 interface, for PC and Mac
  • 3-Year Hitachi factory warranty

Inside the box:

  • 3.5” external hard drive
  • 4GB MicroSD USB key
  • USB 2.0 cable
  • AC power adapter
  • Preloaded Hitachi Backup™ software
  • Preloaded LifeStudio™ software
  • QuickStart guide

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Automatic organisation and easy sharing

Seamlessly pull together your photos, films, music and documents into one location, so they're easier to access, view and share.

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Reliable local and online backup

Preloaded local backup and preloaded free online backup provide two levels of protection to ensure your content is safe and sound.

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Ultimate flexibility on-the-go

Includes detachable auto-sync USB key for ultimate flexibility on-the-go: transport just the files you want so you don’t have to carry your whole hard drive with you.

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See LifeStudio Desk datasheet
Interface: USB 2.0 compliant, USB 1.1 compatible
Connector: USB 2.0, 5-pin Mini-B socket
Data transfer rate: USB 2.0: up to 480Mbit/sec; USB 1.1: up to 12Mbit/sec
Power: 12 VDC, 1.5 A
Operating temp: 41–95°F (5–35°C)
Relative humidity: 20–80% non-condensing
Operating systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OS X (10.5 or newer)
Web browsers: Internet Explorer (7 or newer), Mac Safari (4 or newer)
Dimensions: 7.12 in (18.09 cm) x 4.85 in (12.33 cm) x 3.26 in (8.27 cm)
Weight: 2.29 lbs (1.04 kg)
System requirements: Windows users:
Computer system running with XP, Vista or 7 and an available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port

Mac users:
Mac computer running System 10.5 or newer with an available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port