What's the difference between this mini and the thunderbolt?

If I understand the question, the only difference between the two drives is that the one you are referencing has a USB 3.0 port, and the other has a Thunderbolt port. The drives themselves are identical. If you have a computer with a USB port, of any generation, the drive with the USB 3.0 port will work well with it. The drive is fastest when it's plugged into a USB 3.0 port, but is backwards compatible with a USB 2.0 port. The drive with the Thunderbolt port will work only with a computer that also has a Thunderbolt port. Thunderbolt is faster than USB, but is not yet in really wide use. Step one: Determine which ports your computer has. The LaCie drive itself is a gem, regardless of which port it uses. (P.S. Some drives have BOTH USB and Thunderbolt connectivity.)

Is this a solid-state (flash storage) drive?

I searched Amazon for a LaCie solid state (SSD) external portable drive and was brought to this page. Most of the reviews don't mention SSD and it appears that all the reviews for the several different models of this LaCie external drive are combined together. So, 4 people said no, this is not about drives with SSD, and then one person said yes. Far more people are not going to have an SSD model because it's WAY more expensive. Most people will prefer to get one that is in the $150-$250 price range at most. The ones with SSD cost a lot more than that. And worth it too if you have the money because they are so fast, no comparison. If i scroll up from this Question section, this is what is at the top of the auction page but again these same questions and reviews will show up no matter which model you search for, with a different name at the top: LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 SSD 1TB Portable Hard Drive LAC9000602

can i have a new macbook pro. can i get either the thunderbolt usb-c or the usb-c?

A USB-C hard drive is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports on a Mac, so this will work. Also works of course with USB-C ports, and older USB 3.0 ports using supplied cable.

How does usbc differ from the thunderbolt usb-c option? i see thunderbolt usbc is more expensive

USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 share the same physical connection type (USB-C). USB-C devices can be connected to Thunderbolt 3 ports, as TB3 supports USB-C devices. However, TB3 drives cannot be connected to USB-C ports on computer. So, this USB-C drive will connect to USB-C ports, Thunderbolt 3 ports, or using included cable, USB 3.0/2.0 ports.

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🚀 Rugged speed meets pro-grade resilience—carry your creative universe anywhere!

COMPACT POWERHOUSE - Palm-sized and lightweight at just 100g, this SSD fits effortlessly into your workflow without weighing you down.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Plug-and-play with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 on both Mac and PC—no adapters, no hassle, just instant productivity.
PEACE OF MIND PROTECTION - Includes 5-year limited warranty plus Rescue data recovery service and 1-month Adobe Creative Cloud access to elevate your creative projects.
BLAZING THUNDERBOLT 3 SPEED - Experience ultra-fast 2800MB/s transfers—5x faster than SATA SSDs for seamless 6K/8K video editing on the go.
RUGGED ALL TERRAIN DURABILITY - IP67-rated waterproof, dustproof, and drop-resistant up to 3 meters—built to survive your busiest shoots and travels.

The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro 1TB combines Seagate FireCuda NVMe technology with Thunderbolt 3 for blazing 2800MB/s speeds. Designed for professionals, it offers IP67 water and dust resistance, 3-meter drop protection, and can withstand 2 tons of pressure. Compatible with Mac and PC, it includes a Thunderbolt 3 cable, 5-year warranty with data recovery, and a 1-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription—making it the ultimate portable storage for demanding creative workflows.

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Brand	ラシー(LaCie)
Manufacturer	Seagate
Series	STHZ1000800
Product Dimensions	9.78 x 6.5 x 1.7 cm; 100 g
Item model number	STHZ1000800
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Color	Black
Form Factor	Portable
Item dimensions W x H	9.8 x 6.5 x 1.7 cm
Hard Drive Size	1 TB
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Drive Interface	USB-C
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	100 g

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro 1TB Solid State Drive — USB-C Thunderbolt 3 Drop Proof Dustproof Waterproof for Mac and PC/Computer/Desktop Laptop 1 Mo Adobe CC (STHZ1000800)

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