Vantec NexStar SX NST-285U2-BK 2.5-Inch IDE to USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure
Jan 07, 2010 in
Computers & Software
- Mirror Finished Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive
- Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB
- Hot-Swappable: Plug and Play Without Rebooting
- Compatible with PC or Mac
- Support 2.5-inch IDE Hard Drive up to 250GB
Product Description
Form and functionality collide with style in the NexStar SX 2.5-inch External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec. With its mirror finish in two classic colors— Onyx Black and Metallic Silver, the Vantec NexStar SX 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 Vantec NexStar SX is a high performance, lightweight, and durable portable storage solution and lets you store your personal data in an enclosure with style!… More >>
Vantec NexStar SX NST-285U2-BK 2.5-Inch IDE to USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure
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5 comments
Unfortunate Buyer on January 7, 2010 at 10:09 am
I have only myself to blame for this but if you have SATA HDD this will not work with it. I bought it thinking I could use it with my PS3 HDD but I was mistaken. I just want to make sure others don’t make my mistake.
dieburnbot on January 7, 2010 at 11:07 am
This is a nice enclosure. I use it for backups and it has been stable. I have transferred roughly 100 GB of data to it so far continuously and it hasn’t had a problem. It comes with a Y-Cable and 2 of my laptops couldn’t see the enclosure unless I had both of the ends plugged for more power. It will run on USB cable, but for some computers it has to have both plugged in. This is kind of a bummer as it takes up 2 usb ports. Although this isn’t really a problem for me as I only plug it when I’m backing up and then disconnect the unit.
Its reliable and keeps the drive cool not much more you can ask for.
Lex Fonteyne on January 7, 2010 at 11:38 am
I had a Dell which went pffffft on me awhile back, and was afraid that I might be unable to retrieve all the stuff on the hard drive. Went to Radio Shack and bought a GigaWorks hard drive enclosure for $40 that pooted out on me after 4 or 5 uses. I mean, the thing just literally fell apart. So I asked around, did some research, and got good feedback on the Vantec. It works great, seems a lot more reliable and solid than the other one I had, also cost considerably less. I would recommend this product to anyone in need of one of these!
Yancy L. Smith on January 7, 2010 at 12:23 pm
I got this just to retrieve data off a harddrive out of a laptop that went KIA on me… for the price… works as stated… no issues… very easy to install the hard drive and i like the little case that comes with it. The usb cord is a bit odd but works fine… overall… great product. Only downside that i noticed is that the overall construction of this enclosure was a bit flimsy and not as solid as its bigger counterpart which i own as well… but for the price… great product regardless.
T. J. Stone on January 7, 2010 at 1:26 pm
This is a nice case. It has a solid, quality feel to its construction, and installing a drive in it is a breeze. My only reservation: beware of bad controller boards. I purchased this as a replacement for a broken case whose hard drive still worked, put the drive in the first case I received, and used it for a day before the case died, exhibiting the same symptoms my old broken case had been (drive spinning up, light on, but nonfunctional in any OS). Luckily, Amazon has a great return policy, and they replaced it for free. The second one works like a charm.