Here comes a new USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure from AREA, the SD-S25U3-BC. This tool-free enclosure features a retractable USB 3.0 connector, UASP high-speed transfer technology support and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD (up to 9.5mm thick). Measuring W133mm x D80mm x H18mm and weighing 66g, the SD-S25U3-BC will go on sale from October 28th for 1,680 Yen (about $17). [Product Page]
Here comes a new USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure from Expert Oriented, the GW3.5AX2-SU3/REV2.0. This aluminum enclosure is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface, RAID (0,1) & JBOD support, a built-in cooling fan on the back and can house a total of two 3.5-inch SATA2.0 (3Gbps) HDDs. The GW3.5AX2-SU3/REV2.0 will begin shipping from mid-October for around 5,000 Yen (about $51). [Product Page]
Orico has come out with their new USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure, the SDK25-U3. This tool-free enclosure is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD (9mm thick). Available in black, silver, bright-yellow, blue and red color options, the SDK25-U3 will be available in both standalone and with a 1TB HDD. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [Orico]
Owltech has also unveiled their newest USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure, the OWL-ESL25S/U3 (B). This aluminum enclosure is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD (up to 12.5mm thick). The OWL-ESL25S/U3 (B) will be available from late August for 2,180 Yen (about $23). [Product Page]
ASK Inc. Japan will release a new USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure ‘ZM-VE400′ from Zalman that comes bundled with an 8GB SSD from HANA Micron. This aluminum enclosure is equipped with a small LCD display, a large touch pad on the front of the case, a USB 3.0 connection interface, 256-bit AES hardware encryption support and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD. The ZM-VE400 will go on sale soon for 9,980 Yen (about $99) in black and silver color options. [Product Page]
Century Japan has come out with their new USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure, the JIGEN (CT-25-ERP). Measuring W85mm x D134mm x H12.5mm and weighing 60g, the enclosure features a USB 3.0 connection interface, a data timed erase function and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA3.0 (6Gbps) HDD/SSD. The JIGEN (CT-25-ERP) will become available from late April for 3,980 Yen (about $40). [Product Page]
Evergreen offers you their newest USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure, the DN-84344. This aluminum enclosure is equipped with a digital display for showing HDD transfer rate in real time, a USB 3.0 connection interface and can house a single 3.5-inch SATA HDD. The DN-84344 is available now for 4,999 Yen (about $52). [Product Page]
ASK Inc. Japan has released a new USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure from Zalman, the ZM-HE135. This aluminum enclosure features a USB 3.0 connection interface, 256-bit AES hardware encryption support and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD. The ZM-HE135 sells for 4,980 Yen (about $56) and comes with a convenient carrying pouch. [Product Page]
Expert Oriented is about to release their newest USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure, the GW2.5UASP-SUP3. This slim enclosure features a sliding cover (does not require a screw assembly), a USB 3.0 connection interface, UASP high-speed transfer technology support and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD. The GW2.5UASP-SUP3 will begin shipping from mid-December for around 2,000 Yen (about $24). [Product Page]
RATOC Systems has announced a new 2-bay USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure to its range called the RS-EC32-CLD. Measuring 81mm x 173mm x 123mm and weighing 820g, the enclosure is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface, a Gigabit Ethernet port, RAID (0,1) & JBOD support, a built-in 40mm cooling fan at the back and can house a total of two 3.5-inch SATA HDDs. The RS-EC32-CLD will start shipping from early October for 16,800 Yen (about $214). [Product Page]