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Product:
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Bytecc ME-850 Landisk Enclosure |
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Price:
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$89 (CDN) / $75 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Bytecc
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Author:
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Hi-TEK
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Date:
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November 21st, 2005
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Steven from Bytecc
for sending the ME-850 Landisk Enclosure for review.
Introduction:
The popularity of wide spread broadband services has simplified the process of adding Internet access to the
standard home. Add in affordable off the shelf routing devices and you have a level of flexibility to
easily network multiple computers for sharing one connection. One key factor required for the deployment
of a home network is a backup storage solution. Established in 2001, Bytecc Inc. specializes in all types
of USB interface products to provide over 400 various user-friendly peripherals to consumers at all ranges.
Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the new Bytecc ME-850 Landisk Enclosure; a unique product
which offers pre-configured storage capacity for universal platforms.
Specifications:
The Bytecc BackupStar ME-808 is an black external ATA HDD enclosure that allows consumers to conveiniently share
and store data through LAN. The ME-808 provides easy set-up with auto configuration support for SAMBA and FTP.
Here are some specifications taken directly from the Bytecc website:
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Bytecc ME-850 Landisk Enclosure - Key Features:
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| Bytecc ME-850 Landisk Enclosure: Manufactured by Bytecc |
| Product Dimension: 60(W) x 175(D) x 195(H) mm |
| Weight: 950g (Exclude hard disk) |
| Partition Configuration: FAT32 (up to 4GB Single File System Support) |
| Supporting Hard Disk Transmission Specification: Ultra ATA / 133 |
| System Time: Supporting NTP (Network Time Protocol Server) |
| IP Acquisition Method: Automatic/Manual |
| Network connection method: 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T w/RJ-45 |
| Supporting Protocol: TCP/IP, NBNS (Net BIOS Name Server), Microsoft Networks (CIFS/SMB), HTTP 1.0 and HTML 2.0, DHCP Server/Client (Auto detection), SNTP Client and Telnet Server |
| Supporting Operation System: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows NT4.0, Microsoft Windows 2000,
Microsoft Windows XP and MAC OS X (10.3.X or above versions) |
| Safety Specification: FCC, CE, BSMI |
| Special features: SAMBA & FTP, 2 Servers in 1, auto configuration, and cooling technology
for 3.5" HDD |
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The Bytecc ME-850 Landisk Enclosure was shipped in a standard double-walled corrugated cardboard box with the Bytecc
logos printed on all sides. The packaging was very eye catching with a large view of the ME-850 External Storage
Drive across the front. On the rear of the packaging was a summarized list of product specifications as well as
references diagrams on how to connect the unit. Upon opening up the packaging, the product is sealed with protective
plastic and bundled with an assortment of accessories.
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The Bytecc ME-850 Landisk Enclosure includes the following list of items in the package:
- Bytecc ME-850 Landisk Enclosure
- Ethernet cable (Category 5 Straight Through)
- Mini IDE Cable (40-pin)
- AC Adapter with power cord (1 DC 12V, 2A)
- 4 x 6-32 Mounting Screws
- Quick Install Guide
The fold out documentation included with Bytecc ME-850 Landisk Enclosure is pretty good if you can get past
a few grammatical errors and bad translated English. It provides an abundance of useful information for both the
novice and experienced user. Topics covered include safety instructions, assembly, connecting the Landisk
to a network, and using the WebControl Utility. The WebControl Utility is an easy to use interactive menu
system which will be demonstrated later in this review.
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