Vantec P N:Nst-360U2-Bk 3.5 Nexstar Usb 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure Ide T

Believe me I've looked. They're glossy & sleek. But they will get warm, even hot. Probably could use some vents.

Worked as advertized & it made great use of my old hardrive as a back up device. Solid product. Installation quick & simple.

I purchased this 2 go along with my new Hitachi SATA 2.5" 160GB Hard Drive. However, after fumbling with it on 5 different computers, trying 2 make it work (the drive would display but could not format or access it), I decided 2 e-mail the company. They got back 2 me & said that it does not support two models of hard drives, & mine was one of them (E5K160 & 5K160).

I decided 2 hold on 2 it 4 the future, never know when I or someone else might need it.

I did some research, & found another model that worked perfectly. It's the Bytecc 2.5; Even though it's only rated at 100GB, it supports my 160GB Hitachi hard drive (as I have seen reviews where others with 120GB & 160GB found similar success).

I am sure this is a good enclosure, just not 4 all models.

Reviewed many enclosures....this one had reviews that said it didnt fail right away...so i bit. It was very easy 2 install the HDD. the directions were clear. When connected 2 my XP PC, it recognized it right away. No problems accessing the external HDD.

Its a good thing i read the other reviews..as there r 2 screws that need 2 be secured, & they are small & black in color, where a ham fisted individual could mar them.

the system does not run hot, even tho there is no fan...which makes it quiet...all u hear is the HDD clicking/humming away. I had left it on overnight, & it was just mildly warm 2 the touch in the AM. it is vertical standing, & looks AWESOME...

BUY IT!

came quick, perfect condition.. product easy 2 use... just plug it in & it'll work... i'm very happy with the hd case

only thing is, 4 me... i had a 80 gig hd 2 put into the case, & sometimes they have 160 gig external hd's 4 like 50-60 bucks... therefore, i dont know if spending 30-35 bucks on just the case was worth it but i like it none the less... it's well worth it if you have a large 120+ gig hd & need an external case 4 it... but if your hd is like 40 gigs or whatever... just get an actual external hd & not just a case

Vantec Nexstar3 Mirror Finish External Hard Drive Enclosure Form & functionality collide with style in the NexStar 3 External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec. With its mirror finish, sleek curves & 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 2 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 2 store & transfer large amounts of data. Available in 4 vivid colors (Steel Grey, Onyx Black, Brilliant Red & Midnight Blue), the NexStar 3 lets you store your personal data in an enclosure that matches your style!