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The box the Rugged SSD4 comes in has a good, clear image of the drive showing the USB-C connection and the cover that protects it. On the top right-hand side of the box is a sticker that states the drive's capacity. Under the image is a blue disc with a dual-language statement describing that the product contains a minimum of 35% recycled materials. On the opposite side to this is an icon displaying the fact that the drive comes with 3 years of Seagate's Data Recovery Service.
The rear of the box has an image of the drive plugged into a laptop. Under this image are three icons: throughput speed, drop/dust protection and what the drive is compatible with.
One side of the box offers a profile view of the drive. The other side has a list of the drive's specifications, its protection features, system requirements, OS support, and finally what's included in the box.
The Rugged SSD4 has a brushed aluminium finish, surrounded by the bright orange Neil Poulton-designed rubber enclosure, with the whole unit weighing in at 108g.
The USB-C port is hidden behind a removable cover at one end of the drive, but not being attached to the drive, it could be easy to lose if care is not taken.
Bundled in with the drive is a short USB-C cable and a Quick Install Guide.
Pre-installed on the drive are Windows and Mac apps that link out to the LaCie website. Using this, you can register the drive, download the LaCie Toolkit Backup and Sync Software and take up the 2-month Adobe Creative Cloud Pro offer.
