Logitec has recently unveiled their latest 2-bay USB 3.0 + eSATA external HDD enclosure, the LHR-2BRHEU3. Measuring W92.6mm x D208.08mm x H160.03mm and weighing 1.08kg, the enclosure comes with both USB 3.0 and eSATA connection interfaces, RAID (0,1) & JBOD support, a built-in cooling fan at the back and can house a total of two 3.5-inch SATA3.0 (6Gbps) HDDs. The LHR-2BRHEU3 will begin shipping this month for 7,480 Yen (about $74). [Product Page]
Inter-Tech GmbH has unveiled a new 5-bay removable HDD cage to its line-up, the VT-315. Made of aluminum and plastic, the cage is equipped with an 80mm cooling fan on the back (its speed can be selected in two stages) and can house a total of five 3.5-inch SATA3.0 (6Gbps) HDDs or three 5.25-inch SATA3.0 (6Gbps) HDDs. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]
Check out this new gaming PC case from Cougar, the MX300. Adopting an honeycomb mesh structure on its front panel, this mid-tower PC case supports for both micro-ATX and ATX motherboards, and features a front-placed I/O panel with 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, two 5.25-inch external drive bays, one 3.5-inch external drive bay, three 3.5-inch internal drive bays, three 2.5-inch internal drive bays, seven expansion slots, an acrylic side panel window and supports up to 7 fans. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [Product Page]
Sharkoon has showed off another mid-tower PC case to its line-up, the Vaya II. Supporting both micro-ATX and ATX motherboards, the case is equipped with a front-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, four 5.25-inch external drive bays, one 3.5-inch external drive bay, four 3.5-inch internal drive bays, seven expansion slots, three openings for water cooling and has 1x 120mm LED fan in front. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]
Here’s the newest member to Cooler Master’s mid-tower PC case line-up, the Silencio 452. Supporting both micro-ATX and ATX motherboards, this steel case is equipped with a top-placed I/O panel with an SD card reader, 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, a front panel door with noise absorbing materials, side panels with noise absorbing materials, two 5.25-inch external drive bays, six 3.5-inch internal drive bays, two 2.5-inch internal drive bays, seven expansion slots and has two 120mm fans (1x front, 1x rear). The Silencio 452 has a retail price of 69.90 Euro (about $95). [Product Page]
Expert Oriented will launch a new USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure, the GW2.5US-SU3. Measuring only 8.6mm thick, this ultra-slim enclosure comes with a USB 3.0 connection interface, UASP high-speed transfer technology support and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD (7mm thick). The GW2.5US-SU3 will go on sale from mid-January for 2,000 Yen (about $19) in black and white color options. [Product Page]
Here’s the newest addition to LEPA Technology Corporation’s mid-tower PC case line-up, the LPC307. Supporting both micro-ATX and ATX motherboards, the case is equipped with a front-placed I/O panel with 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, two 5.25-inch external drive bays, three 3.5-inch internal drive bays, four 2.5-inch internal drive bays, seven expansion slots, an acrylic side panel window and has two fans (1x 120mm LED fan – front, 1x 120mm fan – rear). The LPC307 retails for 7,980 Yen (about $76). [Product Page]
Century Japan has once again expanded its line of USB 3.0 external HDD enclosures by launching the MOBILE BOX. Measuring W133mm x D80mm x H16mm and weighing 86g, this tool-free enclosure features a retractable USB 3.0 connector, UASP high-speed technology support and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA3.0 (6Gbps) HDD/SSD (7mm thick). The MOBILE BOX is available now for 1,980 Yen (about $19) in black & gray, blue & white and magenta & black color options. [Product Page]
Century Japan has also released their newest sliding external HDD case, the CSDRU3B6GH. Measuring W138mm x D180mm x H40mm and weighing 250g, this tool-free case is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface, a 3-port USB 3.0 hub, UASP high-speed transfer technology support and can house a single 2.5-/3.5-inch SATA3.0 (6Gbps) HDD/SSD by simply sliding it. The CSDRU3B6GH sells for 5,480 Yen (about $53). [Product Page]
Century Japan offers you their latest WiFi-enabled USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure, the CDWF25U3. Powered by a built-in 2900mAh battery, the enclosure is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface, media server function and WiFi connectivity, and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD. Measuring W82mm x D139mm x H29mm and weighing 150g, the CDWF25U3 retails for 7,980 Yen (about $77). [Product Page]
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