Eagle Tech iNeo I-NA205UE 2.5”/3.5” SATA to USB/eSATA Docking Station with Enclosure

INTRODUCTION

Although, the 2.5’’ hard drives may not have the same performance as the 3.5’’ desktop drives, they are an excellent choice for data storage on the go. Currently, you can find 500GB of 2.5’’ SATA hard drive as cheap as $110. It’s hard to argue any other better means of portable storage. Simply put a 500GB 2.5’’ HDD to an enclosure and it’s ready to carry any data you wish to throw at it.

There are many manufactures that sell 2.5’’ SATA enclosures. Often, these enclosures are basically the same. They are a tad bigger than the hard drive and usually are made with aluminum for better cooling. They usually will come with a mini or full USB port for data transfer. Some manufactures even have an enclosure that will also be able to use as internal drive with a simple dock.

Ever since SATA has gained its popularity, I have been wondering when we are going to see an enclosure that has a SATA/eSATA port onboard so that users can take the advantage of the faster transfer rate than that of USB. Since SATA is designed to be hot-swappable and with almost all of the motherboards that come with eSATA (external SATA port), it is time that manufactures start to embrace the technology. We have seen that many 3.5’’ enclosures have taken the advantage of eSATA, but so far we have yet to see any 2.5’’ enclosure bundle with an eSATA port until today. Man, it has been a long wait, especially since SATA came to the market in 2003. Finally, after all of this time waiting, we have finally gotten an enclosure that includes an eSATA port, courtesy of the folks at Eagle Tech. Today, we will take a look at the Eagle iNeo I-NA205UE 2.5”/3.5” SATA to USB/eSATA docking station with enclosure.

EAGLE TECH

Eagle Tech is a trusted supplier to many Original Equipment Manufacturers. Our extensive experience in manufacturing high quality PC components that meet and exceed customer application requirements has enabled us to grow beyond manufacturing. We are not just a manufacturer, but a high quality technology solutions provider dedicated to the modern computer users market - both mainstream and enthusiast.

We know how important your data is and we strive to provide our customers with reliable power supplies and thermally efficient chassis like external HDD enclosures. We constantly monitor consumer needs to ensure our product lines are always up-to-date with the latest innovations. If there is an easier and safer way to store and access your important data, we will work hard to make it happen for you - at affordable prices, rugged constructions and stylish designs.

Most importantly, everything we do is based on a culture of customer care and trust that makes it an enjoyable and hassle-free experience. We guarantee it!