Hard Drive Enclosures Test

"Emprex D250PE removable storage"

Published on: 6/2008

On test: Emprex D250PE

With the price of storage falling and external hard drives becoming more popular it can be easy to overlook your own old disks as a way to add some quick and easy storage. The Emprex D250PE is a drive case for 2.5in IDE hard drives, connects over USB and comes with software for easily password protecting your data. → More

"Enermax Jazz 2.5in Hard Drive Enclosure"

Published on: 5/2008

On test: Enermax Jazz

The Jazz 2.5in is testament to the fact that you don't need loads of features to make a quality product as long as it does its primary job well. → More

"Firmtek Seritek/5PM"

Issue: 5/2008

On test: FirmTek SeriTek 5PM

The Firmtek Seritek/5PM allows you to add more space to either a Mac Pro or MacBook Pro with a SATA adapter. It is a versatile system that is aimed at professional Mac users. → More

"Imation Odyssey"

Issue: 12/2007

On test: Imation Odyssey

Despite hard disks being promoted as a better bet than tape for backup, there's still little choice for the small business. Disks may cost less and perform better than entry-level tape drives, but media needs to be removable if it's to fulfil the role of off-site storage - something tape was always designed for. Tandberg Data made a stab at resolving this conundrum with its RDX QuickStor and now Imation makes a play with its Odyssey removable hard disk storage system. → More

"Cooler Master X Craft 360 Vs MacAlly MAC-TB-M120"

Issue: 12/2007

On test: Cooler Master XCraft 360, Macally MAC-TB-M120

Spare internal hard disks can be given a new lease of life as external disks once fitted inside a hard disk enclosure. Many are tricky to dismantle, though, and it's often fiddly to install a hard disk and reassemble. Cooler Master's X Craft 360 and MacAlly's MAC-TB-M120 are far more user-friendly than other enclosures we've seen. They also both have eSATA ports. → More