Back Up with the Boss!

Another feature that was appreciated was the ability to actually get the SD card in and put the cover back on the side while I was backing up, so I was able to perform this function while I caught my train. It was perfectly happy doing its thing while it I packed the kit away and ran to the platform.

With the USB-A port, you can also hook in a card reader, so if your workflow doesn’t involve the SD format then you can use whatever card format you like, just plug and play. Meanwhile, when the device was connected to my iPhone, I was able to open the app, browse the files on the drive and I also had a bunch of options, such as backing up to another drive connected to the BOSS or adding watermarks to my stuff. It’s a solid app and the browsing works a treat.

I’ve had drives in the past that connect with Wi-Fi and it’s always been a bit of a faff. The LaCie, on the other hand, is an absolute joy to use, and if you’re out and about or travelling home and want to send a preview to a client then you can do easily, direct from your smartphone or tablet. It’s a very well thought out app. There’s even a setting to charge the phone from the Rugged BOSS’s battery, which is super handy if you’re out of juice and need a top up on the move.

Of course, with all your footage being on a really fast SSD, it means that you can whack in the USB-C cable, link to your computer and get working on your stuff straight away. I was able to pull in the footage I’d shot directly from the drive, load it into Final Cut Pro and start editing immediately. I created the project and associated files on the Rugged BOSS itself, meaning that once I was back at my desk with my main edit station, it was still there and ready to go.

Now you really have no excuses for not backing up. Trust me, you never want to experience that sinking feeling, so make sure you stay safe!

The LaCie Rugged BOSS SSD is available from CVP

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