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Antec 1 Bay MX-1 USB 2.0, eSATA External Drive Case
Antec 1 Bay MX-1 USB 2.0, eSATA External Drive Case

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Price Range
$45 - $60

Product Description

Keep your data safe and cool in Antec's MX-1 portable Hard Drive enclosure. Features a blower fan to keep your drive running cool, and allowing you to operate the enclosure continuously. Simply install your drive, connect it to your computer and start transferring your data at blazing speeds over USB2.0 or eSATA. There's not even any need to install drivers. The MX-1 is made with a special dual-layer design that reduces noise and is lightweight for easy transporting.



A Solid, fan-cooled, 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
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Written By
esasaki

Date Written
May 30 2008

Summary

If you're a computer DIY'er like me, you're bound to have a bunch of outdated SATA hard drives collecting dust. While you use a SATA-to-USB connector kit for occasional use, nothing beats a good external case for permanent duty. Overview Enter...

Strength

Fan-cooled, eSATA-capable, all cables included, attractive styling, noise dampening absorbers, solid construction, lightweight, power switch

Weakness

Practically impossible to remove fan/LED connectors, pricey, dim LED, somewhat large

Bottom Line

It's the best DIY external 3.5" drive enclosure I've had. The fan definitely keeps the hard drive cooler. If you can get a good deal, it's a must-have product.

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Good hard disk enclosure with some quirks
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Written By
glennf1000

Date Written
Jul 02 2008

Summary

I wont cover the same things in the other review. I also have the Maddog aluminum passively cooled enclosure which gets very hot to the touch. People who say the aluminum acts as a heatsink would say - thats the point, it's supposed to get hot. A Samsung...

Strength

Decent looking, actively cooled quality case with eSata and USB

Weakness

Slightly quirky design, fan noise and no PATA HDs

Bottom Line

One of the better cases. This was on sale at Amazon, Frys and Buycom 25-29 two months ago but the price is a bit high now.

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