Antec MX-1 USB/e-SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Enclosure
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Great Product Runs very cool, quiet
So I initially wished to purchase an external hard drive as opposed to an enclosure/internal hd but since I am planning on building a new desktop soon it made more sense to go with the latter. As I stated in the title this product is fantastic, cooling is great, the whatever sound (if any) is obliterated by the sound of my laptop fan. It currently houses a WD640gig 7200rpm drive and is doing fine.
Nice styling, works fine minor design quibbles....
This purchased was part of an extended troubleshooting effort for a Western Digital My Book external hard drive that suddenly bricked; I wanted to test the WD hard drive in a new enclosure to see if it was the platter or interface circuitry that was the issue. I uninstalled the WD drive out of its original case and installed it in the Antec MX-1 to complete the diagnosis..
This is a nice looking plastic/hard rubber case. Like many other hard drive enclosures, the power switch is inexplicably located on the rear of the enclosure.
During the drive install, you will remove and then replace a total of seven screws (one for the top cover, one for the fan plate and four for the drive itself). Other reviews have commented on issues with the fan plate screws; I didn't find access a major PITA, but a long shaft screwdriver and tweezers (or a small item pick-up tool will make the job easier).
The enclosure is very quiet, and there's no obvios disk activity light (the LED is very small and subdued).
Finally: even though the instructions are text-free pictographs, they are among the best I've ever seen (a far cry from Ikea offerings!).
PS: The verdict on the WD: bad drive:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3RV6CABZBFRTE/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
Works well, good design
A nice actively-cooled design. In a short test, the exterior of the case didn't get warm at all.
Connectors all fit snugly, there's a front activity LED, and the design inside is nice, the drive drops into place and slides back to connect, no fumbling with shortie cables inside a cramped case. It's not completely silent but not very loud either.
The vents for the case are not shrouded, if you used your MX-1 regularly the inside of the case may get gunk inside (eg, pethair).
Also, the USB connection will not function if an eSATA cable is connected to the case (even if it's not connected on the PC side). Remove the cable entirely to use it in USB mode. (there's a diagram in the directions indicating this but it wasn't totally clear)
Decent case, good purchase like most gear made by Antec.
About Antec MX-1 USB/e-SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Enclosure detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #525 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Antec
- Model: MX-1
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 3.00 pounds
Features
- 3.5-inch USB/e-SATA external hard drive enclosure for PC
- Up to 480 Mbps USB transfer rate; 3 Gbps e-SATA transfer rate
- Dual-layer design reduces noise; patented blower keeps drive up to 15 degrees cooler
- Includes stand, USB cable, eSATA cable, and eSATA bracket
- 3-year limited warranty
Antec MX-1 USB/e-SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Enclosure Description
Get the performance of an internal hard drive with portability and active cooling. Keep your data safe and cool in Antec's MX-1 portable Hard Drive enclosure. A blower fan keeps your drive running cool, allowing you to operate the enclosure continuously. Simply install your drive, connect it to your computer and start transferring your data at blazing speeds over USB 2.0 or eSATA (external Serial ATA). No drivers need to be installed. The MX-1 is made with a special dual-layer design that reduces noise and is lightweight for easy transporting. Carbon-glass filled frame to reinforce the strength of the whole enclosure Built-in silicone pad to absorb noise Very quiet fan operation, less than 22 dBA Noise Level - 20 dBA with the blower on inside the enclosure Supports Windows ME, 2000, XP & Vista Dimensions - 21.9 x 14.6 x 5.7 cm
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