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    Best looking esata enclosure

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by trvelbug, Dec 19, 2010.

  1. trvelbug

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    Whsts the best looking 2.5inch esata external enclosure.
    Ideally, it should be one that can accomodateba 1tb drive
     
    trvelbug, Dec 19, 2010
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    Best looking in terms of aesthetics? I like Vantec and Antec.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 19, 2010
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    Yup aestheticically
    Do they only have one model for esata?
     
    trvelbug, Dec 19, 2010
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    Yeah, I would say they're the same - the 250GB limit is marketing I suppose (to costly to change an 'old' product line) - I know I'm using 500GB in mine.

    It may depend on the actual HDD used? (Using BEVT and 7K500 in mine).

    Good luck.
     
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    they are gorgeous cases indeed. i even saw their better looking usb 3 model but i dont have usb 3 built in though.
     
    trvelbug, Dec 19, 2010
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    there is a rosewell eSATA one with a fan its sleek and keeps my drive at 29C in an 80 degree Fahrenheit room. They also sell a usb 3.0 one too
     
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    just checked it out in amazon. i think those are for 3.5inch hdds. and they look kinda bulky
     
    trvelbug, Dec 19, 2010
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    To those who have a vantec are they kinda large for a portable external?
    They look quite big in the amazon pics
     
    trvelbug, Dec 22, 2010
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    I would consider the Silverstone TS02. Great looking external with RFID key fob for complete data protection. I have first hand experience with this device, and wrote a professional review on it, located here:

    Silverstone TS02 External HDD Review


    Or, if you like to access your hard drive quickly and easily, the Silverstone RVS01 external HDD enclosure is also an attractive choice. You can check out the review I wrote on it (with plenty of pictures!) here:

    Silverstone RVS01 External HDD Review
     
    garetjax, Dec 22, 2010
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    thanks for the suggestions
    the rvs01 looks like a better choice between the 2
     
    trvelbug, Dec 22, 2010
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