- The most compact and portable drive enclosure on market: only 0.35 Inch thick
- Stylish, well-ventilated mesh structure
- Fits 2.5-Inch SATA hard drive up to 500GB and connects to USB 2.0
- Enclosure measures 5.1 x 3.2 x 0.35-Inch
- Package contains one portable HDD enclosure and quick installation guide
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- Media: Personal Computers
- Item Quantity: 1
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Don’t let your hard drive overheat! This distinctively designed enclosure keeps your drive running cooler than ever with its mesh structure optimized for airflow. At only 0.35 Inch thick, it is the most compact and portable drive enclosure on the market, and fits perfectly into your pocket or notebook bag when not in use.
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Don't let your hard drive overheat! This distinctively designed enclosure keeps your drive running cooler than ever with its mesh structure optimized for airflow. A truly portable solution, it eliminates the hassle of having to find a power outlet and fits perfectly into your pocket or notebook bag when not in use.
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Most helpful customer reviews
By peterhorner
TOP 500 REVIEWER
I spent a lot of time looking on eBay, Amazon, and several specialty and retail stores for a solid enclosure that was well ventilated, low profile and "a little nicer". Most 2.5" SATA-USB enclosures look the same: aluminum flask-shaped body, plastic bumpers on front and back, one LED for status, no ventilation and cheap-looking overall. This enclosure stood out to me so I took a shot.
I'm so glad that I did! Not only is the drive well ventilated with a cheese grater grill covering the top and bottom, it is incredibly slim without cramping the drive. The grill is durable enough that you can hold it firmly and not bend or warp the mesh, but if you dropped something on it, there's very little protecting your drive. It also runs through a mini-USB without need for power, if you're in a pinch. It has two LEDs tucked inside the grill that are visible from all angles. One red, one blue, each translating either power or access activity. My old PS3 drive (160GB Toshiba SATA 5400) fits perfectly and is supported by a rubberized foam bumper that holds the drive in place from the backside. You don't have to wrench the drive or force it to fit. It just slips in and stays there without feeling loose or jiggly. The 8 screws on the sides that hold the top and bottom grills to the (fairly durable feeling) plastic trim are quite small (which enhances the stealthy look of the enclosure) but you can get at them with a technician-sized Phillips screwdriver, no problem. That's the other thing, though the screws are small, they are threaded nicely and hold firm when wrist-tightened. It could use a set of rubberized feet to cushion the base of the drive but you can get those at any dollar store for change if you really want them. Personally, I like the way it slips into a pocket without them :)
I couldn't be happier with my new external drive!
I'm so glad that I did! Not only is the drive well ventilated with a cheese grater grill covering the top and bottom, it is incredibly slim without cramping the drive. The grill is durable enough that you can hold it firmly and not bend or warp the mesh, but if you dropped something on it, there's very little protecting your drive. It also runs through a mini-USB without need for power, if you're in a pinch. It has two LEDs tucked inside the grill that are visible from all angles. One red, one blue, each translating either power or access activity. My old PS3 drive (160GB Toshiba SATA 5400) fits perfectly and is supported by a rubberized foam bumper that holds the drive in place from the backside. You don't have to wrench the drive or force it to fit. It just slips in and stays there without feeling loose or jiggly. The 8 screws on the sides that hold the top and bottom grills to the (fairly durable feeling) plastic trim are quite small (which enhances the stealthy look of the enclosure) but you can get at them with a technician-sized Phillips screwdriver, no problem. That's the other thing, though the screws are small, they are threaded nicely and hold firm when wrist-tightened. It could use a set of rubberized feet to cushion the base of the drive but you can get those at any dollar store for change if you really want them. Personally, I like the way it slips into a pocket without them :)
I couldn't be happier with my new external drive!
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended, Easy to use
Sep 8 2009
By Mehul B. Naik
- Published on Amazon.com
Amazon Verified Purchase
After some research, bought this item. Was looking for a easy to use small enclosure, inexpensive,no fan for portability and USB powered use. Item met all my needs. Have two SATA hard drives, and very easy to switch. Will most l ikely buy another enclosure.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Case
July 15 2009
By W. Masticola
- Published on Amazon.com
Amazon Verified Purchase
[...]
I love the case the HDD i installed was running hot in the laptop i had
so the mesh design is great to have on this one.
No issue everything is working great.
(Note): the screws (4) are a little small but the tech people will have a screw driver that will fit I did
I love the case the HDD i installed was running hot in the laptop i had
so the mesh design is great to have on this one.
No issue everything is working great.
(Note): the screws (4) are a little small but the tech people will have a screw driver that will fit I did
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Recommend for one hard drive, but not constant switching
Jun 25 2010
By R. Mimbs
- Published on Amazon.com
Amazon Verified Purchase
PROS
- Good heat dissipation -- A primary concern on external HD enclosure
- Works on PC and Mac
- Will work with only one USB connected (if necessary)
- Small, stylish
CONS
- Extremely small screws which are easy to lose and likely require screwdriver purchase
- Has not worked through powered USB hub
Stylish and it works. I recommend without reservation for anyone who is going to stick an old hard drive in it and then use it as a portable hard drive (like a WD Passport). However, due to the tiny screws and the extra effort they involve, I do not recommend to someone who will regularly be switching hard drives in and out of it.
- Good heat dissipation -- A primary concern on external HD enclosure
- Works on PC and Mac
- Will work with only one USB connected (if necessary)
- Small, stylish
CONS
- Extremely small screws which are easy to lose and likely require screwdriver purchase
- Has not worked through powered USB hub
Stylish and it works. I recommend without reservation for anyone who is going to stick an old hard drive in it and then use it as a portable hard drive (like a WD Passport). However, due to the tiny screws and the extra effort they involve, I do not recommend to someone who will regularly be switching hard drives in and out of it.
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