Please recommend usb 2.0 enclosure for HD

[Nerva]

currently my enclosures are flimsy, cheap and loud. can someone recommend a good one?

 

[RebateMonger]

My favorite nowadays is the Apricorn USB housing at Newegg.com. It's not cheap ($40 or $50, depending on sales). But it's full aluminum, and has a quiet and large built-in fan. I've been using a couple of the USB versions at a client for backups for six months now and they've functioned perfectly. I use a couple of the SATA versions on my own servers and, again, they've been flawless.

Apricorn EZ-BUS-DT-KIT, Aluminum 3.5 inch USB 2.0 housing

 

[FreedomGUNDAM]

Have have the IcyDocy MB559US-1S. Awesome construction and works great

 

[Oyeve]

I use an Adaptec, forget the model. surprisingly got it at Best Lie for 30 bucks. Solid alluminum, miniUSB connector that is actually very strong, nice thick cable.

 

[Nerva]

Originally posted by: FreedomGUNDAM
Have have the IcyDocy MB559US-1S. Awesome construction and works great

cant find it, spelling!?

 

[Roguestar]

ICY BOX, I think it's called. Two of my friends have them too, they're good. Related to my post in your other thread.

 

[dedwards]

Try "Icy Dock" - first mention was a typo I"m sure.

DE

 

[Old Hippie]

See anything on Cool Drives page that suits your fancy?

 

[Roguestar]

Originally posted by: dedwards
Try "Icy Dock" - first mention was a typo I"m sure.

DE

That might be it .

 

[Nerva]

Originally posted by: Old Hippie
See anything on Cool Drives page that suits your fancy?

woa, awesome. do you recommend any?

 

[Old Hippie]

Originally posted by: 3cho

Originally posted by: Old Hippie
See anything on Cool Drives page that suits your fancy?

woa, awesome. do you recommend any?

I have one of these and one of these. My first link is probably what you want. The case is plastic, but has a nice quiet fan. The second link has a swappable tray and 2 noisy fans. My only suggestion is, make sure what you order, is what you want. Some come in about a zillion configurations.

 

[gus6464]

I have always been a fan of the Vantec NexStar enclosures. The new ones are metal and very sturdy. I have 2 NexStar 3s that I use.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145131

They also come in esata, 2.5"hdd, and firewire flavors as well.

 

[Operandi]

MApower make some of the best enclosures around, no cheap chipsets, very solid build quality (lots of AL). Not as cheap as some but your getting a much better enclosure than most.