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Vantec NexStar3 Aluminum 2.5" eSATA/USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure - BlackItem#: V13-3259  |  Model#: NST-260SU-BK

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Vantec NexStar3 2.5" HDD Enclosure Product Details

Enclosure 2.5" Form Factor
eSATA USB 2.0

Vantec NexStar3 Aluminum 2.5" eSATA/USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure
Make adding fast external storage easy with the Vantec NexStar3 Aluminum 2.5" eSATA/USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure. Using the USB 2.0 interface, it makes back up and transferring large files faster than ever. It comes with an aluminum case for easy heat dissipation. Operating  at a speed of up to 3Gbps or 480Mbps, you can get faster data transfer that saves you time. This device supports any eSATA hard drive and is perfect to store tons of data. The easy, plug-and-play option allows you to plug-in or plug-off the hard drive without any interruption. With a built-in blue LED Indicator, you can view the Power/HDD Activity status. If you need to create a convenient storage solution, go for the Vantec NexStar3 Aluminum 2.5" eSATA/USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure now!

What It Is And Why You Need It:

  • USB 2.0 interface; makes back up and transferring large files faster than ever
  • Aluminum case; for easy heat dissipation
  • 480Mbps; can get faster data transfer that saves you time
  • Plug-and-play option; allows you to plug-in or plug-off the hard drive without any interruption
  • LED Indicator; lets you view the power/HDD activity status

Specifications

Enclosure Specification
Enclosure Type Enclosure
Enclosure Interface USB 2.0
  eSATA
Enclosure Material Aluminum
Size 2.5"
USB Powered Yes
Cooling Fan No
RAID No
Multimedia Support No

Customer Reviews

4.5 (31 customer reviews)

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Value
 4.4
Features
 4.5
Quality
 4.6
Performance
 4.7
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Overall
4.8
Value
 4.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
FlyWheel
Date:
Apr 08, 2012
Nice looking works great

Put a 2.5'' 1TB Samsung in it. I was afraid the .85W it required could not be supplied by the USB. If I used the split cable it would probably be ok, but luckily I had a 5v adapter from another enclosure. The blue LED is happily flashing as it copies from my old 5.25'' backup. Plan to put it on esata on a different computer when it is finished.

Overall
3.5
Value
 4.0
Features
 3.0
Quality
 3.0
Performance
 4.0
Reviewer:
MrChapguy
Date:
Mar 15, 2010
Not as well designed as it looks

This enclosure looks great but lacks some simple design elements that would warrant a full 5 star review. First, the power cord is only 4' long and has the converter on the plug end. This is a huge pain since I had to purchase another power surge strip since it wouldn't fit in my current one. Second, the lights on the front show the product name and barely blink when the drive is in use. It would have been much better to include another light just to indicate ''use''.

Overall
5.0
Value
 5.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
MAX
Date:
Jan 21, 2010
Excellent hd enclosure

I bought the non esata version 4 years ago and is still kicking. Now with this esata version I can use it for a lot more. The construction is great, it feels really strong. Excellent enclosure.

Overall
4.8
Value
 4.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
VetBuilder
Date:
Dec 27, 2009
Excellent enclosure

I have two of these units (one black, one blue), and two of the large versions (the 3.5'' size). All of them work flawlessly. These are definitely pricey, considering you can get basic enclosures online for less than 10 bucks, but they're definitely the cream of the crop. Rugged and solidly built, and they use screws to secure the drive and the frame -- much more reliable than the so-called ''toolless'' designs. Maximum drive height for these units is 9.5mm -- and there is not a single mm to spare. At 9.5mm, the top of the drive is in contact with the shell. Which is great for thermal conductivity. Take care not to scratch the drive when inserting it. One small gripe is that there are no ''feet'' on this to speak of. There are a couple tiny plastic pimples molded into the frame, but I attached some small aftermarket foam pads to give it real protection against scratches and vibration.

Overall
5.0
Value
 5.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
Grunt167
Date:
Sep 30, 2009
Great Product....

I've purchased three of this model and every one has performed great and is of high quality. The fit is tight but that helps to disperse heat.

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  • Manufactured by: Vantec Thermal Technologies
    Warranty provided by: Vantec Thermal Technologies
    Limited Warranty: 12 months parts; 12 months labor
    Mfg Part No: NST-260SU-BK
    UPC No: 844767012360
    Box Size: ( Length: 6, Width: 10, Depth: 2 )
    Shipping Weight: 1.2000 pound(s)
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