Vantec NexStar 3 (NST-360U2-BK) USB 2.0 External Drive Case Reviews

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Pros: this thing is great! i would have never thought i would like it as much, real easy to assemble it took me like five min tops and i had up up and running very nice thinking about getting a couple more Cons: the only thing i cam across that i didn't care for is that there is two metal tabs in the front next to the connector, i had to bend them to get the hard drive to sit right but, nothing really to write home about. Other Thoughts: very nice case from Newegg.com Cons: Transfer speed. It's good don't get me wrong but it's IDE and thus slow. It is USB 2.0 and you won't have an issue with it unless your expecting 700MB+/Min... You won't get it, even on an AMD based system (AMD's have twice the USB transfer rates of Intel - It's a design feature of the CPU). from Newegg.com I personally liked that it had an adapter attached to a standard 110 plug, instead of those ugly plug adapters that eat 2 spaces or more on the power strip. The tray rails hold the drive snugly and securly, keeping viberation down. Cons: Its USB, so its not the fastest thing in the world, it only has one LED which shares the power/HDD activity functions. For me this really isn't a con, but it has to be switched on manually, and vice versa. from Newegg.com Works as advertised (no surprises). Inexpensive backup solution. Free extra USB cable it came with was a bonus. Cons: No cons. from Newegg.com The new system has never been able to recognize the drive. I wrote to the company several times, and they say it is Vista compatible without any additional drivers. They made some obvious suggestions like plug it directly into a USB port on the computer, not a hub (I had tried both). It works with two XP systems I've tested on, and my Vista PC reads every other USB drive, flash drive, and memory card I've tried, but this model just won't work with Vista. from Amazon.com Pros: Easy install/setup. Slick design & has on/off switch. Cons: Could be the WD 320 Gig drive, but case gets very hot. Make sure there's plenty of air space around it. from Newegg.com Pros: This product was so easy to use right out of the box. The quality of the case is outstanding, the aluminum feels very sturdy and it looks great in black. The instructions were very clear, but even without them the hook up is straightforward. from Newegg.com After reading the reviews for a few weeks I decided to buy Vantec NexStar 3 NST-360U2-BK 3.5-Inch IDE to USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure. I had a brand new 120G Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive for a long time and now I wanted to use it as a backup for my laptop but I wanted a good and cheap enclosure. from Amazon.com I purchased this case to enable me to use unused hard drives with our Dish DVR receiver. Connected to Dish USB, I am able to move instructional (DIY etc) videos and movies from the DVR to the external hard drives, woodworking on one (black), Food network (blue) on another, Sci-Fi (red) on yet another, etc. from Amazon.com I am very impressed with the design on this drive enclosure. It looks and feels very smooth and transferring files is faster than I expected using USB 2.0. My only gripe is the back panel is a bit flimsy, only being held in place by a few thin connectors, it bends a bit while trying to cram the drive into the case. from Amazon.com

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Form and functionality collide with style in the NexStar 3 External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec. With its mirror finish, sleek curves and bold colors, the Vantec NexStar 3 stands out from the crowd. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat, protecting your drive from overheating. The NexStar 3 also utilizes USB 2.0, offering speeds up to 480Mbps, 40 times the speed of USB 1.1! But if you are using USB 1.1, the NexStar 3 is still an ideal way to store and transfer large amounts of data. Available in 4 vivid colors (Steel Grey, Onyx Black, Brilliant Red and Midnight Blue), the NexStar 3 lets you store your personal data in an enclosure that matches your style!

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Released	over 3 years ago
Cabinet Type	External Drive Case
Case Interface	IDE / EIDE
Depth	8.11 in.
Exterior Color	Black
Height	1.3 in.
Interface with Host	USB 2.0
MPN	NST360U2BK
Modules Qty.	1
Platform	PC Mac
Supported Devices	Hard Drive
UPC	844767012193
Width	4.84 in.

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Vantec NexStar 3 (NST-360U2-BK) USB 2.0 External Drive Case Reviews

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