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Advantages: Nice LED lights
Disadvantages: Unreliable, corrupts all data suddenly and stops working for no reason

This was the first IcyBox hard drive case I bought for my brand new hard drive about five years ago. It has worked for about two years then it damaged all my data, folder, pictures, documents and everything else that was important on my hard drive. Then the box decided to go on strike and not work altogether. I had to format my hard drive losing everything on it and I felt pretty angry. But I thought technology / computer stuff can sometimes be unreliable, ...
...years ago I saw the newer version of IcyBox that looked so sleek and nice with the blue LED, so decided to give it another try and put my hard drive in as you would do. Then it worked fine. BUT about another two years later it disappointed me once more. The LED lights was on when I turned the box on, but nothing came up on my computer, but when I plugged the hard drive in the computer instead all the data and folders were still there (thank God, ... Read review

Advantages: Quick way of expanding hard drive space or retrieving data from a damaged laptop.
Disadvantages: Can over heat if left on for serveral hours at a time.

The Akasa Integral external storage enclosure, is a great device for individuals who wish to perhaps expand there laptop with more hard disc drive space, or perhaps for those who wish to retrieve the data from a damaged laptop, that still has a working hard drive. I found the device incredibly handy when my laptop crashed, and I had no way of accessing the data. All I did was remove the hard drive from the laptop and insert it into the storage enclosure ...
...my data, just by plugging it into another desktop or laptop. There’s no complicated software to install on the computer, just plug it In and you can access the data as if it was on a flash drive. There are no mains plugs involved, it use's a USB port from the desktop or laptop to power its self, and it also comes with a protective cover to prevent any damage to the exterior. I would say it’s much cheaper than paying out for a technician to repair ... Read review

Advantages: Stylish Nokia style outlook design and aluminium finish, comes with foot stand, easy to install
Disadvantages: The outlook of Nokia style stripe design might not be everyone's favourite

=Intro = Tsunami has been traditionally producing cases, speakers and desktop manager (mice+keyboard+speakers). In the recent years, TSUNAMI seems to have moved away from the budget/lower range products and concentrating more on offering unique, innovative, artistic and quality products. They are even Intel exclusive partner for specialist chassis design. Today I have one of their 3.5" hard drive enclosure with me for testing - speed 3500. The version ...
...fit my unwanted hard drive from the old case'. Would recommend others to check out other TSUNAMI hard drive enclosures. Basically, I think the quality is there (for tsunami enclosures), just a case of choosing the right color, outlook design, accessories, features that best suit your life style (and budget). ... Read review

Advantages: nice finish, easy to use
Disadvantages: like all 3.5" enclosure, u need external power supply

...almost never turn it off (so as my pc) , yet i never have a problem with overheating (yet?) . think Tsunami is make nice quality enclosure these days. Will try out more of their samples from my shops before moving onto something else that catch my attention. ... Read review

Advantages: compact, light weight, luxury looking leather case, foot stand...
Disadvantages: cant think of any at the moment

...and put it into this tsunami speed 2500 case, and my nightmare is over. all the data is OK. i didnt expect the whole operation is so simple. i thought its gonna be a lot of screws, cables involving. but phew, its really simply. also, this little piece of kit comes with leather bag, foot stand, usb cable....for under 10 pounds? well worth it. the leather bag makes the whole thing look elegant. my gf is asking for one from me now. the aluminium finish ... Read review