Vantec NexStar 3 NST-360SU-BK 3.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Onyx Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought a NexStar enclosure early last month to use a 250GB Seagate SATA internal HD I'd mistakenly bought last year when looking for the older IDE sort.Until finding reference to SATA ensclosures with USB 2.0 attachments, I thought I only had the option of putting the SATA drive in my G-5.

The enclosure went together quickly (including connecting a separate light cable) and the SATA HD using just the USB cable popped onto the screen to be initialized just like an IDE drive.Though it can be inferred from the product description that this NexStar enclosure will work with USB connections at the slower USB 2.0 speed, I'll just make it clear that this product comes with a SATA cable that allows faster SATA data rates in the case of you having such a SATA port in your computer--but if not, the enclosure will allow you to operate a SATA HD with the USB connection alone.Very handy--as it allows you to replace SATA drives from a a Apple G-5 and install the old one in the SATA enclosure to make use of the data.Nice way to upgrade and still use the old HD.

Haven't run the enclosure long enough to comment on heat issues.I'm inclined to run external HD's for a limited time as they are needed for back-up, so any heat build up would likely be avoided if it is an issue at all.The NexStar appears to be made of sheet metal and is not nearly as robust as Acomdata's aluminum brick enclosure--but Acomdata doesn't seem to offer a SATA to USB enclosure.

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Form and functionality collide with style in the NexStar 3 External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec. With its mirror finish, sleek curves and 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. Available in 2 vivid colors (Onyx Black and Midnight Blue), the NexStar 3 lets you store your personal data in an enclosure that matches your style!

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Seagate DB35 Series ST3750840SCE - Hard drive - 750 GB - internal - 3.5" - SATA-300 - 7200 rpm - buffer: 8 MB Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this drive, formulated for a ReplayTv DVR, for 6 months.I can't hear it and it accesses menus quickly.It has never needed a reboot, unlike the Hitachi CinemaStar in my Tivo HD, which is slightly newer and needs a reboot about once a week.I'm about to buy another DB35.3 for a second ReplayTv.

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Seagate ST3750840SCE HDRIVE 750GB Seagate 7200 RPM SATA Internal
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Manufacturer: Seagate
Part Number: ST3750840SCE
Category: HARD DRIVE
Interface: SATA
Capacity: 750 GB
Rotation Speed: 7200
Form Factor: Internal
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HDExchanges SKU#: SKUB27872

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2-Port eSATA/SATA Rear Panel Bracket w/ Motherboard Cables Review

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(More customer reviews)This port adapter is exactly what is needed to add external SATA port to any motheboard and be able to connect to external hard drive for 3Gb read and write performance. Connectors were the correct lenght for my motherboard. Since its connected to the motherboard its possible to add an external drive and have it confiogured as RAID.

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Newer motherboards and computer systems may support SATA devices internally, but now there are more external devices (like hard drives) that use the SATA interface as well. How do you connect them to your computer? Add this eSATA to SATA rear panel host adapter! It adapts your internal SATA connectors for use with external eSATA devices.This simple bracket mounts in place with one screw (mounting screw not included), and the two cables connect to your motherboard's SATA connectors. Please note, eSATA and SATA use two different port and plug shapes. The internal cables of this adapter use SATA plugs; the external ports of this adapter use eSATA ports.eSATA is the fast, new standard in drive interface technology!

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