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Vantec NexStar DX NST-530U2 5.25-Inch IDE to USB 2.0 Optical Drive External Enclosure (Black)
Manufacturer: Vantec USA
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Product Description
With the Vantec NexStar DX External 5.25-inch Enclosure, you can easily add any 5.25-inch IDE Device to your existing system.  The NexStar DX connects to your computer through USB 2.0, offering speeds up to 480Mbps and eliminating the need to open your system!  The NexStar DX is perfect for anyone looking to add any 5.25-inch device, such as a DVD burner, to a notebook or desktop computer.  Because you don't have to open your computer, you don't have to worry about voiding your existing warranty or dealing with messy wires.  The integrated fan and aluminum case  also keep your device cool and operating at optimum conditions.  The NexStar DX External 5.25-inch Enclosure is the smart way to upgrade your computer.

Product Details
  • Easily Add a 5.25-inch Device to Any System with
  • Hot-Swappable: Plug and Play Without Rebooting
  • Integrated Cooling Fan
  • Easy Installation Without Opening Your Computer
  • Aluminum Casing

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Review Date: April 26, 2009
Reviewer: C. Garabitos, Indpls, Indiana
Before even opening this product first thing I noticed was how solid and durable the case feels. Definitely high quality workmanship and built to last.

Once it came to putting my existing drive into this case it fit perfectly! The connections fit just fine and there was plenty of room left over to store excess once I put the entire unit together.

The fan is extremely quiet.. almost forgot it was there. And once a disk was inserted, I experience no vibration what so ever.

*Since I am very cautious when it comes to purchases, I've included photos on this product as well

My iMAC recognized the drive as soon as I put a audio disk in.. just to test it. iTunes kicked immediately and there I was now with 2 drives that I can use on and off as much as I want! I already have plans in a few weeks to get another! Needless to say that I would recommend this to a buddy..
Great case, great price
 
Review Date: December 11, 2008
Reviewer: G. Barr, Massachusetts, USA
Not much to say other than this is exactly what I needed for the DVD burner I pulled from my old PC. Easy assembly, works fine, feels solid, looks good.
Vantec ext. case for optical drive
 
Review Date: June 12, 2009
Reviewer: Libert J. Chung, Honolulu, HI USA
Great ext. optical case. Just what I needed and it does work great, getting my task done. In fact, I got two of these: one for home and one for work.
Great product, writes Double Layer, works in all programs (PC)
 
Review Date: October 26, 2009
Reviewer: Dmitry Domantovsky, Massachusetts
Easy to use, only a Power Button, and easy to eject (just click on remove usb drive and select Drive Letter, and turn off).
Tried running it in ImgBurn, the program recognized it, and showed it as a second drive with assigned letter, have internal too.
I would suggest this product, especially if you don't want to toss your good IDE drive.
It also works on HD, I have an old IDE hard drive, but haven't tested it.
Great product
 
Review Date: December 29, 2009
Reviewer: Happy Dad, Bergen County, NJ USA
It's easy to setup. Quiet and compatible with Windows 7. Windows 7 recognized both the enclosure and my DVD burner from my old dell computer and automatically installed the proper drivers. No problems burning cd or dvds with this enclosure. Great solid product. Would by another one.

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