PRODUCT FEATURES: IDE / SATA to USB 2.0/IEEE 1394 bridge; Supports high speed data transfer rates of up to 480 /400 Mbps; Fully compatible with 3.5" IDE 133 / SATA 150... more
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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
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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). ...
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nice alumium material, quality finish almost of art level for a little piece of kit like this. easy to install my old IDE hard drive in ( having said that , it can also support SATA hard drive). Spin it up and work perfectly.
Point to add : the main reason i bought this unit is to match my nokia phone outlook , superb.
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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. ...
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MPN: SPEED 3500 BLACK, SPEED 3500 SILVER, SPEED3500-ESATA BLACK
Device Type: Storage enclosure - external
Interface Type: USB 2.0, Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300
Product Material: Aluminium
Width: 22 cm, 20.3 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Height: 3.2 cm, 3.3 cm
Enclosure Colour: Black, Silver
Weight: 470 g, 0.5 kg
Storage controller
Controller Interface Type: Serial ATA-150 / DMA / ATA-133 (Ultra), Serial ATA-300
Supported Devices: Hard drive
Data Transfer Rate: 150 MBps, 300 MBps
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Bays: 1 x internal - 3.5"
Interfaces:
1 x storage - ATA-133
1 x storage - Serial ATA-150, 1 x storage - Serial ATA-300 - 7 pin Serial ATA
Connections:
1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
1 x storage - eSATA-300 - 7 pin external Serial ATA
Manufacturer's product description
PRODUCT FEATURES: IDE / SATA to USB 2.0/IEEE 1394 bridge; Supports high speed data transfer rates of up to 480 /400 Mbps; Fully compatible with 3.5" IDE 133 / SATA 150 HDD; Soft-start for slow turn-on feature prevents high inrush currents when initially powering capacitive loads; Anti-shock design; protect the hard disk from damage when moving it; Insulating designed PCB; Aluminum case transmits the heat quickly; Powered by a DC 12V-2.0 A transformer; Material Case: Aluminum / ABS.
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards: Plug and Play
Cables Included: 1 x USB cable - external
Included Accessories: Stand
Power
Power Source: Included AC adapter
Type: Power supply, Power adapter
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 1 year
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