Century Japan is preparing to release a new external HDD enclosure, the Simple BOX2.5 SATA USB3.0 SATA6G. This tool-free enclosure features a USB 3.0 connection interface, UASP high-speed transfer technology support and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA3.0 (6Gbps) HDD/SSD. The Simple BOX2.5 SATA USB3.0 SATA6G will start shipping from late March for 2,480 Yen (about $26) in black, silver, red and green color options. [Century]
Century is preparing to launch a new external HDD enclosure for the mass market, the Ikkoichi BOX2.5SATA USB3.0 & FireWire800 ARMORD EDITION. Encased in a shock resistant rubber sleeve 'ARMOR PROTECTION', the enclosure is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface, two FireWire 800 ports and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA3.0 (6Gbps) HDD/SSD. The Ikkoichi BOX2.5SATA USB3.0 & FireWire800 ARMORD EDITION will begin shipping from early March for 7,980 Yen (about $85). [Century]
Icy Dock has showed off another one of its upcoming 4-bay external HDD enclosure, the FlexCage MB974SP-2B. Featuring a tray-less design, this aluminum enclosure comes with a front-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0 ports and a 3-speed fan controller, a built-in 80mm rear cooling fan and can house a total of four 3.5-inch SATA 6.0 Gbps HDDs, while only consuming three 5.25-inch device bays. The FlexCage MB974SP-2B is scheduled to hit the market on January 25th for unannounced price yet. [Icy Dock]
Sanwa offers you their newest external HDD enclosure, the 800-TK024. Shaped just like a 3.5-inch HDD, this unique aluminum enclosure comes with both USB 2.0 and eSATA connection interfaces and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD. The 800-TK024 sells for 1,980 Yen (about $25). [Sanwa]
Century Japan has introduced a new 10-Bay USB 3.0 + eSATA external HDD enclosure to its line-up. Codenamed CRST1035EU3, the enclosure is equipped with both USB 3.0 and eSATA connection interfaces, a built-in 140mm cooling fan that operates at 1400 RPM and can house a total of ten 3.5-inch SATA HDDs. Measuring 179mm x 385mm x 330mm and weighing 6,000g, the CRST1035EU3 will start shipping from late September for 36,800 Yen (about $469). [Century]
OWC hits back with their new external HDD enclosure, the Mercury On-The-Go Pro. This sleek, super-quiet, fanless, impact-resistant acrylic enclosure comes with a USB 3.0 connection interface, two FireWire 800/400 ports and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD. The Mercury On-The-Go Pro is available now for $71.99. [Product Page]
Icy Dock has once again expanded its line of external HDD enclosures by unveiling the MB080U3S-1SB Blizzard. Measuring 237.5mm x 126mm x 146mm and weighing 646g, this unique and elegant enclosure (completely screw-less / tool-less design) is equipped with both USB 3.0 and eSATA connection interfaces, a 3-speed adjustable 80mm cooling fan on the front panel and can house a single 3.5-inch SATA HDD. Pricing and release are still unknown at the moment. [Icy Dock]
Akitio is offering you their newest external HDD enclosure, the Neutrino U3+. This aluminum enclosure comes with a USB 3.0 connection interface, two FireWire 800 ports, a large heatsink for passive cooling and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD (thickness up to 12.5mm). The Neutrino U3+ is available now for $79. [Akitio]
Expert Oriented has showed off another one of its upcoming external HDD enclosure, the GW2.5IDE-U2. This compact enclosure comes with a USB 2.0 connection interface and can house a single 2.5-inch IDE HDD/SSD (thickness up to 9.5mm). The GW2.5IDE-U2 will start shipping from mid-June for 750 Yen (about $9). [Product Page]
Century Japan is gearing up to drop their latest 2-bay external HDD enclosure namely the CRNS35U3MR. Measuring 130mm x 210mm x 115mm and weighing 1,922g, the enclosure comes with a USB 3.0 connection interface, RAID (0,1) support, a built-in cooling fan and can house a total of two 3.5-inch SATA HDDs. The CRNS35U3MR will start shipping from early June for 14,800 Yen (about $186). [Century]