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| Antec MX-100 3.5" USB Aluminum Enclosure for SATA Hard Drive |
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List Price: $39.77
Our Price: $29.46
You Save: $ 10.31 (26%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Antec
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Antec
EAN: 0076134577152
Feature: Product Type - Enclosure
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Label: Antec
Manufacturer: Antec
Model: MX-100
Publisher: Antec
Studio: Antec
Warranty: 3 years warranty
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Product Type - Enclosure
Product Material - Aluminium
Included USB cable, and power adapter
Supports Windows 98SE / 2000 / XP / ME / VISTA, MAC OS 9.X and above, Red Hat Linux
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Editorial Reviews:
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Keep your data safe and mobile with the Antec MX-100 portable hard drive enclosure, the latest entry in Antec's prestigious VERIS line of home PC components. With a stylish black finish and sturdy but lightweight aluminum, the MX-100 is easy to set up and easy to use. Just set up the drive, connect it to your computer, and start transferring your data at blazing USB 2.0 speeds. Weight - 1.01 pounds (0.46kg)
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: HOT!!!! I Mean Really Really HOT!!!!
Comment: This thing is a great value, but dang it runs hot.
I put a 1T Hitachi drive in it, it couldn't be easier to set up.
I usually leave my external drives on all the time, but I'm afraid if I do so with this one it'll burst into flames, some air vents would have been nice.
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Summary: Great box, cool and quiet!
Comment: I purchased this box to house a Western Digital 250gb drive that crashed and had to be recovered. The drive was easy to install, and with all of the work I gave it (48+hrs straight), it kept cool and quiet. For the price, you can't beat it!!
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Summary: Superb Value
Comment: I've used an Antec case for my desktop PC for years and love it. This USB external enclosure is well designed as well. The quality, fit and finish are superb. Very happy with it.
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Summary: Enclosure made for Batman? Avoid the sunlight.
Comment: If Bruce Wayne were to own an enclosure, it would seem like he would own this one; the enclosure is a black brush metal, but most of all, the LED on the front is shaped like a bat. Seriously. It lights up in only white (which is a good thing - who needs flashy rainbow colors?) and flickers when it is reading/writing.
This is a good basic enclosure if you just want to hook up your SATA drive via USB 2. It is very simple to install and sticks in easily (no annoying ribbons like on some IDE enclosure). For beginners, it includes an instruction sheet on how to install in all black & white picture drawings - not a single word on it - so this is good for visual learners.
With this enclosure, when you SAFELY REMOVE THE DEVICE, it will automatically shutdown the hard drive for you (from the sound of my hard drive, it seems to shut it off abruptly). Most enclosures I've used will still have the hard drive running even when you safely remove the device from the computer). If you reconnect the USB, the hard drive will power back on (that is if you have the power switch kept to ON).
The power supply doesn't use one of those "power bricks", but instead, the thickness (horizontally) is on the plug itself so it may block some areas on the power outlet.
The reason I gave this a three star is, while the enclosure works, the black brush metal started to fade and turned orange because I had it near the window - avoid from sunlight! It also will show signs of finger prints as well.
The design is really similar with Vantec's NexStar 3 Enclsoure, but I definitely prefer Vantec's glossy sleek finish (and it feels nicer too). If you want people to drool over your enclosure, then go with the Vantec. If you want more of a casual, plain look then go with this Antec.
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Summary: Excellent product and documentation
Comment: After I received this product in the mail, I was able to open up the box, place my new drive into the enclosure, plug it in and go. Very easy assembly and installation. Highly recommend.
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