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Date: April 11th, 2010
Article by: Jackie Mueller (Hardware Reviewer)
Edited By: Nathan Glentworth (Owner / Head Editor)
Product was submitted by: Vantec
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PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Features:

• Attractive Mirror Finish Design

• Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive

• Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0

• Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps w/USB 2.0

• Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB 1.1/2.0 or 3.0

• Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1

• Hi-Quality Shielded USB 3.0 Cable Ensures Data Integrity and Speed

• Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting

• Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity

Specifications:

• Model: NST-380S3-BK

• Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive

• Device Size: 3.5"

• Internal Interface: SATA

• External Interface: USB 3.0 (Backwards Compatible With USB 2.0 & 1.1)

• HD Capacity: Up to 2TB

• Material: Aluminum

• Dimension: 206 x 123 x 33mm

 
System Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP, Vista & 7

• USB 1.1 or 2.0 or 3.0 Equipped System

• For USB 3.0 Speeds, the System Must Support USB 3.0 Specifications (CD-Rom Drive May Be Needed For Drivers )

 

PRODUCT COMPOSITION

The box has a cardboard slipcover that shows a photo of the enclosure along with the features and specs. Removing the slipcover reveals a blue flip-top box with the enclosure and accessories inside. Current pricing is around $55 US from online retailers.

With the exception of a hard drive, everything needed to get up and running is provided right out of the box. This includes the enclosure and stand, USB 3.0 cable, power adapter, installation screws, and instruction manual.