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  Product:     Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack  
  Price:     $62 (CDN) / $53 (U.S)
  Supplied By:     Nikao/Tradex
  Author:     Hi-TEK
  Date:     March 17th, 2006
  Rating:     star star star star star star star star 

MODTHEBOX would like to thank Bruce from Tradex Information Technology Incorporation for sending the Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack for review.

Tradex Information Technology Incorporation

Introduction:

The hard drive storage market has been saturated with newer and improved models, which tend to push the envelope in terms of size and speed. While users generally benefit from the convenience of larger storage devices and the associated lower cost, one thing remains clear that heat will always be a common denominator. Excessive heat can lead to hardware failure, keeping them and the important data contained in a cool external enclosure is essential. Cremax USA Corporation based out of Placentia, CA has a strong background in designing quality RAID products. The company has recently shifted focus in terms of developing new consumer based product line of external hard drive enclosures and multifunction devices. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the new Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack, a portable product designed to simplify the process of swamping out IDE storage devices.

Specifications:

The Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack is comprised of an aluminium and plastic chassis with a single 40mm cooling fan and a convenient push-pull handle combined with a key lock. Consumers have the option of selecting from two different colour formats in black or silver. Here are some of the specifications taken directly from the Tradex Information Technology Incorporation website:

Model
IcyDock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack
Dimensions

162mm (W) x 46mm (H) x 200mm (D)

Interface

IDE to USB2.0

Data Transfer Rate

480MB / Sec.

Application

Internal and External

Material

Plastic & Aluminum

Monitoring Sensor

LED Indicator, HDD Access, Power

Switching Power Adapter

AC Input 100-240V; DC Output 35W

Weight

4.25lbs

Special Features

- Compatible with All Types of Standard 3.5" IDE Hard Drives

- Available in IDE to USB2.0 Interface
- High Speed Data Transfer Rate up to 480 MB / Sec.
- Capable of Internal and External Application
- Full Body Aluminum Construction with Plastic Panel
- Compatible with Both MB122 or MB123 Cartridge.
- For Internal Application mount MB122 or MB123 Cartridge into MB122 or MB123 U Frame
- 2 Segment Key Lock for Data Safety Protection
- Support Real-Time Hot Swap, Plug and Play Function
- Foldable Foot Stand
- PC & Notebook Compatible
- Enclosure Top and Bottom Surface with HDD Rack Aluminum Made Excellent for Dissipating Heat

IcyDock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack
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IcyDock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack
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The Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack arrived in a standard corrugated cardboard box. The front of the package includes several images of the unit as well as a summarized list of product specifications. The unit was packaged with protective plastic with two pieces of polystyrene located on the left and right hand sides.

IcyDock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack
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IcyDock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack
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The Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack is bundled with an assortment of accessories which include the following:

  • Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack
  • 1 x Power adapter
  • 1 x USB cable
  • 1 x Package of mounting screws
  • 1 x Security keys
  • 1 x 2-page users manual
The reference instructions are very easy to follow and detail step by step the installation process for mounting a hard drive inside the unit. The instructions also cover the three different positions for the key lock mechanism and cable attachment procedure. The screws included in the package are standard 6-32 mounting screws that are used to secure the hard drive to the MB452UK-BK.

IcyDock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack
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IcyDock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack
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Out of the box, my first impressions of the Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack were positive. Consumers familiar with external hard enclosures of the past will note that the MB452UK-BK bares a close resemblance to Vantec's MRK-103F EZ Swap enclosure that was released on the market 4 years ago. The Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD consists of a two piece coloured plastic and aluminum housing. The external panels are held in place via a series of mounting screws and aluminum mesh filters. The Icy Dock MB452UK-BK measures approximately 162mm (W) x 46mm (H) x 200mm (D) which is much larger than rival units currently on the market. The front bezel is accented in a curvy wave pattern and is secured by a single grey swing out handle. On the left side of the unit are two integrated LED's for Power and HD activity.

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