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2005/2/21-22 [Computer/Networking, Computer/HW/Drives] UID:36347 Activity:high
2/21    Does anyone have good recommendations for an external USB hard drive
        enclosure?
        \_ Maxtor OneTouch.  I really like mine.  -John
        \_ They're pretty much all the same.
           \_ Thanks. Does this one seem pretty typical:
              http://tinyurl.com/4xokj
              \_ Not really.  It's USB and 1394.  USB only runs about $20.
                 Looks like this one has a proprietary power cable (I like my
                 USB 2.0 enclousure that uses a standard ATX power cable).
                 Looks pretty similar to my USB+1394 enclosure though.
        \_ I would go to http://newegg.com, click on Shop by Category, External
           Enclosure, select the parameters you want on the left (USB Yes, Size
           3.5 for desktop HD, 2.5 for notebook HD, or 5.25 for optical drive)
           and Search, sort by Best Rating, and then pick one near the top
           which has only one cable for power (none of this power brick crap
           with one cable drive->power brick and another cable power brick ->
           wall), kind of like this:
           http://csua.org/u/b4x ($38, AMS 3.5" USB 2.0 only)
           The other category of external drives is backup for your pointy-
           haired boss on the ThinkPad or relatives.  In this case I would go
           Western Digital, the two-option backup version (see their web site),
           but I'm still trying to figure out how to do encryption with
           (bundled) Retrospect Express.
        \_ Search for the "Metal Gear" enclosure-- they're not the cheapest, but
           simple, fanless, support firewire and USB, and they're pretty high
           quality-- the entire aluminum case acts as a heatsink, so it's very
           quiet but won't toast your drive(s).  I think I paid $40.
           \_ fyi, I'm the guy recommending AMS above, and I was also the guy
              that recommended the Metal Gear enclosure on soda half a year
              ago.  The Metal Gear uses the 2 cable power-brick thing.
              ago.  The Metal Gear uses the 2 cable + power brick thing.
              See the photo on http://newegg.com:  http://csua.org/u/b4z
              Anyways, a couple of the AMS comments talk about how the design
              is better than the Metal Gear's, although it is not as flashy.
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Electronics: #3,803 ASIN: B0000B3ALG Item model number: PHR-100ACB Date first available at Amazon: March 3, 2004 Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars Based on 1 review. I own two of these, one for my Macs (Seagate 200GB) and one for my PCs (W D 250GB). Having owned many other enclosures, I can easily say that thes e are the best I have used, absolutely no problems and great performance after months of continuous usage. They are not petite, but the tradeoff is there is plenty of room inside. Installing a HD is as easy as screwi ng four shock-absorbing mounts to the drive and sliding it into the case , no struggles. They are solidly built, I take them with me on photo sho ots and do not worry. If I could make one chang e, I would integrate the power-brick into the case so there is one less thing to carry and one less cable, but that is minor and all other cases use external bricks. Suggestion Box Your comments can help make our site better for everyone. If you've found something incorrect, broken, or frustrating on this page, let us know s o that we can improve it. Please note that we are unable to respond dire ctly to suggestions made via this form.
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Maniak,1/24/2005 5:46:44 PM Searched for an good USB enclosure with help of the various product revie ws. This enclosure seemed to have all the items to look for: Aluminum ca se, quiet fan, 300GB drive support, -- so ... See complete review> Searched for an good USB enclosure with help of the various product revie ws. This enclosure seemed to have all the items to look for: Aluminum ca se, quiet fan, 300GB drive support, -- so I chose it and a 200GB Seagate . Installation of the HDD was easy and I was using it within minutes. Fa r better than some of the other plastic enclosures I have seen others me ss around with. N/A,1/23/2005 4:43:19 PM This was the first enclosure I've purchased, and it's worked without a hi tch. Installation is simple - just unscrew two screws in the back, then slide out the cradle and HDD. See comple te review> This was the first enclosure I've purchased, and it's worked without a hi tch. Installation is simple - just unscrew two screws in the back, then slide out the cradle and HDD. The 80 mm fan really helps me feel peace o f mind, considering how hot components can get. Data transfer is not qui te that of an internal drive, but for backup, it works good enough for m e I'd highly recommend this enclosure to anyone. I bought this enclosure for my 80GB Seagate HD that I had lying around, and I am very impressed. I was concerned that the fan would be loud, but you cannot even hear it running. I bought this enclosure for my 80GB Seagate HD that I had lying around, and I am very impressed. I was concerned that the fan would be loud, but you cannot even hear it running. However, customer comments in regards to their experience with said products are the opinions of the user. com as a marketing device for positive and construc tive ways to share the benefit of the product. It is not used as a sourc e for negative commentary as we cannot endorse the validity of any negat ive comment. com site is moderated to remove any u nproven biased negative comments. com to mislead any customer and therefore all purchase decisions should not be solely based on the customer review.
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