 By David Wallace
If the classic James Bond nemesis Auric Goldfinger had been a computer geek, he might have combined the beauty and technology of the LaCie Golden Disk—a shimmering, fluid rectangle designed by famed sculptor Ora-Īto.
Beneath the glittery case is a 500-gigabyte capacity hard drive with USB 2.0 connections for sharing files and transporting or backing up giant quantities of data. With a fanless 7200-rpm disk that permits silent operation and a two-year limited warranty, you can accessorize your work space without sacrificing functionality.
And at less than $200 a device, indulging your inner mogul is affordable too. This one-click backup system is compatible with a Mac, Microsoft or Linux software, making it useful in any home.
Although overlooked for years by computer makers who made "beige boxes" that looked and performed alike, the French company recognized that both design and practicality are key elements to product selection and introduced a number of unique designs.
Another of Ora-Īto's designs is a stackable, colorful case designed to resemble Lego blocks in red, blue and white.
LaCie works with other noted designers such as Neil Poulton to deliver a more colorful approach to computing devices.
Why settle for "plain vanilla" when you can add some personality to your workspace?
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