Warm!! TRIUMPH VENUS 3.5" USB 2.0 / FIREWIRE (OXFORD 911) ALUMINUM SLIM LINE EXTERNAL ENCLOSURE W/ FLASHING LED $36

[realdeals]

Here is a pretty good deal. Triumph aluminum 3.5 USB 2.0 / Firewire external enclosure for $36. I bought one of these enclosure two months ago for $42. This is a attractive deal since the chipset is (Oxford 911), which have the best transfer rate with PC or Macs. The descriptions says that is supports up to 300GB, but at the time I bought it was 250GB.

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[3point14]

It says that the USB uses Ali and the Firewire uses Oxford. I might pick one up and report on how well it works with my NF7-S. Too bad that the only drives I have for it are 40GB. Nice find OP!

edit: ouch, the 7.25 shipping killed it for me

 

[NeoZGeo]

get cypress chipset for usb, and oxford for firewire. Any thing else? just junk .

 

[nealh]

hmm..never seen cypress for usb2..what enclosures have this

 

[Mythman]

I got one of these last week for less than $30 plus shipping. It has the Cypress chipset.
http://store.yahoo.com/dealsonic/stpmsismbaus.html

StorTecc PM-350U2-ECS Silver Smart Backup USB 2.0 Dual Fan Aluminum External Enclosure for 3.5 Inch HDD, w/ Tri-Color LED, Retail Box

This is an external enclosure that combines the best of all worlds. First it comes with proprietary patented Ultra Low Noise Dual Ball Bearing Fan, in an aluminum enclosure! It uses the latest Cypress Semiconductor AT2 Chipset that supports up to 300GB HDD. Combine dual fan technology with aluminum construction for the ultimate in external enclosure cooling. High tech Easy Pull-Out Anti-Shock design make this the easiest ever enclosure to install. This is truly one of the best enclosures on the market today!

Key Features:

* Dual Ultra Low Noise Ball Bearing Fans
* Tri Color LED
* All Aluminum Casing w/ Plastic Front End Fan Grill
* Cypress Semiconductor Chipset
* This USB2.0 External Enclosure uses the latest AT2 MicroChip for Mass Storage
* Supports up to 300GB HDD.
* High-Tech Easy Pull-Out Tray w/ Anti-Shock Design
* Proprietary pull-out design make this the easiest enclosure to install
* Operates at high (480-Mbps) or full (12-Mbps) speed
* Supports 48-bit addressing for large hard drives
* Converts IDE drive to USB 2.0 drive.
* Support for MAC OS 9.0 or later and Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP.
* Hot Swappable, Plug & Play features
* Vertical Standing Capability
* On/Off Switch
* One Year Warranty

Package Contents:

* Enclosure with external power supply
* USB 2.0 A-B cable
* AC Power Cord
* Driver CD
* Vertical Stand
* Screw sets for installing storage devices.

Specifications:

* Size: 9.5"(L) x 5.25"(W) x 1.75"(H) (Approximate)
* Power Supply: 100-240V, 50/60HZ, 2A

 

[nealh]

what I really prefer is a good combo usb2/firewire enclosure..the Storecc version uses a prolific chipset...how does this compare

 

[beverson]

Did anyone get this? It looks like it doesn't have a fan (I wish it showed several photos like NewEgg does). I'm concerned about using a 7200 rpm drive in a small enclosure like that with no fan. Is this really a problem, or am I just being too cautious. Also, what ports are on the back? USB is nice, but I really need two FireWire ? I have to daisy-chain a device off this drive.