Chris Gohlke
10-13-2008, 11:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/13/lacie-intros-5big-network-drive-array-to-raid-junkies-the-world/' target='_blank'>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/13/...kies-the-world/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"The LaCie product roof has been raised to 7.5TB with the new 5big Network -- an Active Directory and gigabit Ethernet-friendly array of storage drives that supports several RAID configurations for up to five hot-swappable hard drives. You can try it on in four different sizes -- 2.5TB for $899.99, 5TB for $1,399, or the aforementioned, bar-raising 7.5TB for $1,899. In keeping with his sixteen year relationship with LaCie, the renowned Neil Poulton applied his HAL 9000-inspired design to the product, winning him another Janus de L'industrie award."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1223932374.usr10.jpg" /></p><p>Sweet design and while a bit on the pricey side, probably worth it for someone who wants to just be able to plug it in and go. Wonder if they are going to make it in black with a red eye to totally hit the Hal vibe?</p>