Massive storage

Pendrives after pendrives, still their capacity is limited. As files are getting bigger and bigger, it definately would not be able to fit in a floppy disk. I decided to invest in a bigger external storage - an external 2.5" Hard Disk. At that point, the biggest 320GB storage was not that popular and is very costly. Therefore, I opt for the 250GB which cost almost RM300 (If I'm not mistaken, it is around RM289 or so). The cheapest price I could get during the 2008 PC fair was the Samsung. All HDD comes with a cheap normal casing and I wanted something that looks better. That particular booth which I bought my HDD has only a limited selection of external HDD enclosures. One of them, the Nexstar Lite caught my attention. It has 2 different colours available - Onyx Black and Metallic Silver. Unfortunately, only the Onyx Black is available. Without any choice, I replaced the normal enclosure and bought the Nexstar Lite for an additional RM40 or so. That sums up the cost of my new external HDD for approximately RM320+.

Introduction

Vantec Nexstar Lite, 2.5" SATA External HDD Enclosure, USB2.0 - Black ( NST-285S2BK ) Form and functionality collide with style in the NexStar-Lite 2.5” External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec. With its mirror Finish in two classic colors-Onyx Black and Metallic Silver, the Vantec NexStar-Lite stands out from the crowd. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat, protecting your drive from overheating. The NexStar-Lite also utilizes USB 2.0, offering speeds up to 480Mbps, 40 times the speed of USB1.1

Specification
The Vantec NexStar-Lite is a high performance, Lightweight, and durable portable storage solution and lets you store your personal data in an enclosure with style
Compatible With 2.5" SATA Hard Drives
Supports High Speed USB 2.0 & 1.1
Easy Installation without screws
Powered by USB Hot-Swappable & Plug-n-Play
Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive

Interface: SATA to USB 2.0
Dimension: 128mm x 73mm x 12mm
Material: Aluminum Alloy
Supports: Window 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / VISTA Mac OS 8.6 & Above



*Specifications adapted from: http://www.advantionline.com/vantec-nexstar-lite-25-sata-external-hdd-enclosure-usb20--pr-16233.html

*Note: The above information might not be correct. Another similar model's specifications could be found at the manufacturer's website: http://www.vantecusa.com/front/product/view_detail/229