VANTEC NexStar NST-350UF 3.5" USB2.0 & 1394 External Enclosure - Retail

I received exactly what was ordered. Since I read many of the previous reviews there were no surprises

I found absolutely no reason why the case screws need to be so tiny. Previous reviewers were not joking -- these are even smaller than the screws in my eyeglasses and are so cheap that the heads stripped on a couple. As previous reviews say, this case...

Bought this to replace the IONE USB/Ethernet external running for 4 yrs. It had a USB conflict with the Sunbeamtech 20in1 panel flash drives and would lose communication interrupting large transfers constantly (way too slow on Ethernet). This Vantec...

The frame is plastic, and the covers are deep-drawn steel. The tiny cover screws are not too bad to install with care, good lighting, and a work area clear to find the little beasties if you slip. Screwdriver was provided-a real plus. Not the solid...

Small, compact and quiet

The screws are microscopic ! It took me 10 mins to screw them in after repeated attempts to place them, hold them, drop them, find them, re-insert them, and do this for all 8 screws ! I have big hands and the screws would be too small, even for a watch

Slim case, reliable, Plugged right in and started up.

In either USB or FireWire mode the unit performs with consistent and reliable high speed ; Setup is very easy, it even includes the tools to get it done ; Unit is small enough to carry around, and the fact you can use USB/FW make it perfect for...

Power adaptor is kind of bulky and gets really hot. After almost 2 years of constant operation it started failing, I bought a new unit just to get another power adapter. That's how much I liked the enclosure

A great looking enclosure.

There is no fan on this device to divert heat buildup inside and on the casing of the enclosure.

One of the fastest i've seen using the USB2.

TINY SCREWS FOR THE CASING! BE VERY CAREFUL IN PUTTING THEM ON IF YOU HAVE MULTI-COLORED INDUSTRIAL CARPET :) Also, I wouldn't recommend this one if you are going to be taking hard drives in and out a lot, get a usb2.

This thing is amazing, especially for the price! Stays cool, and has fast seek times.

The teeny tiny screws, but they are not that big of an issue, the case does come with a magnetic screwdriver to use.

This thing is amazing, especially for the price! Stays cool, and has fast seek times. Easy plug and play, did not require a reformat on initial start up at all

The teeny tiny screws, but they are not that big of an issue, the case does come with a magnetic screwdriver to use

I love the compact size and the durable materials. I use a laptop as my primary computer and I own three of these. I've shoved them in luggages, backpacks, laptop cases, taken them to LAN parties, on train rides, etc and they still run fine every time...

They get pretty hot with extended use. I have them in their stands running vertically and after several hours of continuous use they are uncomfortably hot to the touch