If you're looking for a USB-C-equipped mobile hard drive to go along with your new Apple MacBook, LaCie has you covered.
The external storage device maker on Tuesday unveiled a new Porsche Design mobile drive featuring a USB-C port — the "user-friendly connector of the future." The new mobile drive works with any device that has a USB-C port, including Apple's new MacBook.
Unveiled on Monday, the new MacBook features a single USB-C port for multiple connections: power, USB, DisplayPort, VGA, and HDMI. Apple said USB-C is "the most advanced and versatile" port available, because it can handle charging, data transfer, and video output and is about one-third the size of the current USB hookup. But you'll need an adaptor for DisplayPort, HDMI, USB 2.0/3.0, and VGA.
LaCie's new mobile drive is "incredibly easy to connect, since both ends of the cable are identical and the connector is reversible," the company said in a statement. "As a result, there is no need to worry about which end goes to which device or about plugging it in upside down."
There's also an included adapter cable if you want to plug it into USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on another device.
The device delivers USB 3.0 transfer speeds of 100 MB/s, so you can quickly back up or exchange photos and videos with friends. It also features a 3mm-thick, solid aluminum enclosure, which should give you peace of mind when you're on the go.
LaCie said it designed the new drive especially for Mac users. It features the same aluminum finish as the new MacBook, and is Time Machine-compatible.
The new USB-C LaCie mobile drive will be available at some point next quarter in a 500GB "slim size," as well as 1TB and 2TB capacities through the LaCie online store and resellers. There's no word yet on pricing.
For more, see PCMag's hands on with the new MacBook and the video below, as well as New Apple MacBook vs. MacBook Air: Ultra-Thin Laptop Showdown.