Antec MX-1 EC HDD Enclosure

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews of Antec MX-1 EC HDD Enclosure. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and price. The durability and design are also appreciated, but opinions are divided on the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Antec MX-1 EC HDD Enclosure is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Darksaber (techpowerup.com)

Antec MX-1 eSATA & USB 2.0 HDD enclosure

The Antec MX-1 is part of the new Veris brand and features a very unique design. You get eSATA and USB 2.0 connectiviy inside a solid plastic & aluminum enclosure. It is a bit larger than most enclosures, but features a very effective cooling design to...

Great cooling performance, Silent even with the fan, Light and very solid enclosure, All cables included - including eSATA bracket!, eSATA speeds are as expected, Clean and convenient package

Fairly big, USB Performance not that great, CPU utilization fairly high, Complicated installation, LED is not very bright, IDE & SATA cables are just around 1.5m long.

The Antec Veris MX-1 is a unique and well working enclosure. The high quality plastic and aluminum construction makes this case very light but incredibly sturdy as well. Antec has put a lot of thought into the cooling aspect of the MX-1, utilizing the...

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : gvblake22 (hardwarelogic.com)

Antec MX-1 External HDD Enclosure

Until now, Antec has only specialized in computer chassis and power supplies. But with the increasing demand for external hard drive enclosures, Antec has finally taken a step into uncharted territory and released their very first external HDD enclosure.

Fromthe moment I retrieved the MX-1 from it's protective foam, a smileslowly worked its way across my face, as I knew I was holding awinner. This thing is constructed like a tank but looks like anelegant piece of technology. The list of features...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Joe Anderson (tweaknews)

ANTEC MX-1 ACTIVELY COOLED EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE

The build quality is outstanding, the active cooling is both effective and quiet and the eSATA performance is excellent. Installation is very straightforward and easily accomplished due to the screw and latch design and the MX-1 has a great look with...

Quality ; Design ; USB and eSATA connectivity ; Great performance ; Quiet ; Great looks ; Included eSATA bracket ; Included power supply ; Easy installation

A little pricey ; No activity light

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Kristofer Brozio (dragonsteelmods.com)

Antec MX-1 EC HDD Enclosure

Enclosures run the gamut from cheap plastic coffins which relegate the hard drive they house to early deaths to the gaudy with enough neon lights to make Vegas at night look pitch black. Antec eschewed poor design and useless eye candy to come out with...

Whisper Quiet Operation ; Cooler performance than most enclosures ; Elegant design ; Three year Antec warranty ; External hard drive with internal hard drive speeds when using eSATA

None

I really do not have anything bad to say about this product. As an owner of over half a dozen external hard drives, I say that this is the best one by far. Starting with its aesthetic appearance to it silent and lightning fast functioning, this is the...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Sal Cangeloso (geek.com)

Antec MX-1 Hard Drive Enclosure

The hard drive enclosure is a testament to the fact that often the simplest products are those that are the hardest to design. An enclosure is a simple thing, it is a container that holds, powers, and connects a hard drive while it is out of the case....

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : PCWizKid (pcwizkidstechtalk.com)

Antec MX-1 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure

If there is one thing in the market today in abundance its HDD enclosures. They are convenient and provide a backup expansion option to your existing main drive(s). Keeping your data safe and cool should be the top priorities for a external HDD...

Antec has proven that the MX-1 is a reliable high performance storage device. PCWizKid loved the lightweight construction with the hidden fan which was barely audible and completely unnoticeable doing the job keeping airflow going through the...

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Internals work, case design is flawed

Inexpensive, works, simple to use

hard to connect internal wiring, impossible to find a screw to secure the hard drive into the sliding bay ...and here is why, as soon as I fasten the screw to secure the hard drive in place, the bay is now too thick to slide into the enclosure, the...

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best enclosure

Liked it so much I bought a second one!

I've tried four different brands of enclosures, and this Antec is my favorite by a good margin. All else equal, the main difference between enclosures is materials and how easy or hard it is to put drives in. This enclosure's metal case feels more...

Only bad thing about this enclosure is the S-VIDEO-like circular power connector that can be a pain to orient correctly

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Had 2 fail already

This will be the second one I have rma'd back to Antec. Have used the MX-1 with no problems.......

Looks great

stopped recognizing hard drive after a short period of usage

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Works for Me

Its a great deal all in all. You could spend more, but this should serve most peoples needs.

Price, Antec = Quality; Gets a little warm after use, but nothing that worries me really. Have traveled with it and it has held up just fine. Easy installation. I feel cool for buying the case separately rather than from K0sTk0

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Mar, 2010

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