Date: March 4th, 2009
Article by: Jackie Mueller (Hardware Reviewer)
Edited By: Nathan Glentworth (Owner / Head Editor)
Product was submitted by: Icy Dock
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PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
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4 Bay 3.5” SATA I / II removable external hard drive enclosure support hot-swap.
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Backplane with 1x high speed USB 2.0 and 1x e-SATA ports (port multiplier).
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Plug & Play USB 2.0 quick connection for any computer system.
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Multi-drive exchangeability & maintenance capabilities with simple removal of drive tray.
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White LED light indicates power and HDD access.
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Aluminum alloy body covering with distinctive design and protection.
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Shock absorption HDD tray design making the HDD stable while in operations.
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Detachable 80mm ball bearing rear cooling fan for easy maintenance
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Built-in fan-less power supply, making it a quiet device.
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Rubber padded soles for scratch protection.
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Mac mini design concept.
One feature that impressed me right away was the internal power supply. Not having to mess with a separate power brick is a big plus – just plug in a standard power cord and you're ready to rock. The 80mm cooling fan is removable too which is not something seen very often on external storage units. This particular model is available in your choice of white or black.
PRODUCT COMPOSITION
The box has a cutout on the front and back to give the buyer a look at both the front bezel and the rear cooling fan. Other than that, the packaging is pretty basic and just lists out features and specs.
As far as accessories go, you get a power cord, USB cable, eSATA cable, screws, and multi-language instruction manual. The only parts not included that the user will have to supply are the hard drives.
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