Date: November 24th, 2010
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
Feature:
• Fits 3 x 3.5” SATA HDD into 2 x 5.25” Device Bays
• Screw-less, tool-less design for genuine plug & play and hot swap use
• Compatible with SATA 6 Gb/sec
• Stylish aluminum construction for durability and heat dissipation
• 80mm cooling fan for maximum air flow
• On-demand power system - Fan power only when a drive is powered on
• Fan is replaceable with aftermarket fans that use 2-pin or 3-pin connectors
• 3 speed fan control including Smart Cooling Technology providing temperature
• Front and rear ventilation slots
• Front side USB and eSATA ports for convenient external storage connections
• Individual power switches and LEDs for each drive
• Child-proof power buttons to avoid accidental power shut down
• Multi-locking door latches to prevent accidental drive ejection
• Internal SATA cable and USB header cable built into rear of device
SPECIFICATIONS
A couple things really stand out when looking at the specs. SATA 6Gbps support makes this a future proof product, and having the ability to swap out the cooling fan with an aftermarket one is a feature that potential buyers will appreciate. So far, things are looking good.
PRODUCT COMPOSITION
Icy Dock packages their stuff quite well using thick foam to protect the product during shipment. The front of the box features a large photo of the product, while the back lists out features and specifications. I was able to find it from online retailers for an average price of approximately $100US.
With all the packaging gone we are left with the enclosure, a bag of installation screws, and an instruction manual in multiple languages.
