Vantec NexStar 3 NST-260SU-BK eSATA Enclosure

Introduction

We are in the age of mobile data and removable media.  You can see it all around us.  Most industry professionals keep a portable computing device in close company, and nearly everyone carries a USB flash drive on them.  Cell phones double as MP3 players, and MP3 players double as personal video devices.  It seems progressive then that external hard disks are quickly becoming something more of a personal carry item as their size grows smaller.

While it wasn't that long ago that external hard drive market was all square and silver, the industry has learned to evolve from its monochrome king-size past.  And like every good manufacturer, they learn from the past and listen to the customer so that they can offer a better future.  With 2.5" hard disk drives making a leap from notebook computers to PDA's, it wasn't long before they were replacing the old guard.

Vantec NexStar 3 NST-260SU-BK

One company has become a pioneer in the field of drive enclosures, and has paid close attention to the trends.  This company is Vantec.  By all measurements, Vantec has a rich history in the market, and it clearly shows in their products.  Although they still outfit the traditional hard drives with elegant and attractive enclosures, this review will concentrate on what keeps them on the cutting edge: The Vantec NexStar 3 eSATA hard disk enclosure for 2.5" drives.

About the company: Vantec

Founded in 1994, Vantec is recognized as one of the premier thermal solutions leaders. We are devoted to manufacturing and developing total PC solutions for every computer user, from mainstream to enthusiast. Utilizing our technical expertise and innovative designs, we are constantly expanding our product line to offer advanced computer peripheral to meet the personal and industrial needs of modern computer users. Our primary goal is to create viable solutions to satisfy the consumer’s needs. Offering complete and affordable ways to upgrade and maintain your personal computer, Vantec is a name you can trust for quality and reliability.

Vantec offers many enclosure solutions in several vibrant colors

At Vantec, our mission is to produce the best thermal solutions on the market. Vantec produces quality products that help you keep your system cool. However, that is only the beginning. We produce two of the quietest power supplies on the market in our Stealth Power Supply and ION Power Supply. Our Multi-function Panel (NXP-101) and fan controllers (NXP-201 and NXP-205) give you a variety of options to monitor and control the temperature and noise of your computer. We also provide cold cathode lights in a myriad of colors, including UV, for you to light up your computer. And with our new Fan and Light controller (NXP-301 and NXP-305), you can control your fan speed and lights all with one convenient unit.

Adhering to the theory of both form and functionality, Vantec has the end-user’s best interest in mind. Though the computer scene is constantly changing, you can rely on Vantec to provide quality components to improve, enhance, and insure your computing experience.