Description:This Twin SATA HDD Docking Station can directly exchange data between 2 different type HDDs(SATA and IDE), even for different size(3.5" and 2.5") of HDD. You can copy or back up your files conveniently. No need buy 2 or more external cases. Saves your money.Only need one step, you can change HDD(2.5" or 3.5") to HDD(2.5" or 3.5") without screwdriver, and Stand next to you PC or Notebook. No more need open the external case and remove several screws. Save your time.Features:Standable, convenient and trendy design. Support CF/SD/XD/MS slot for fast multimedia files access. Support 4 TB HD(Max). USB2.0, SATA I and SATA II compatible. Hi-speed USB2.0 data transfer rate up to 480MB/s(Max), ESATA transfer rate up to 3GB/s. Supports 2.5/3.5 inch SATA and 2.5/3.5 inch IDE Hard Disk of any capacity. Output interface: E-SATA(Only for the front SATA interface), USB 5pin, 2 Port USB2.0Hub, 5 slots card reader, ESATA port. One Touch Backup function (On USB port only). Easy to install, Plugs and play is hot-swappable. Power LED indicator. Support up to 64 memory cards. Support Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/7, Vista, Mac OS 9.X, or higher. Power adapter: Input 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 1.5A; Output: 12V-2A, 5.0V-3.5A.Specifications: Color: Black & RedWeight: 288gSize: 180 x 110 x 102 mmPackage Includes: 1x Double SATA/IDE HDD Docking Station1x Power Adaptor1x Power Cable1x USB Cable1x ESATA Cable1x Driver1x User ManualNote: HDD and memory cards are NOT included in the package.
Note: Not compatible with WD IDE Hard Drive
Purchased the All in One HDD2.5 3.5 Sata IDE HDD Hard Drive Twin Dock Docking Station USB 2.0 Docking station from Nikinstore (thru Amazon) No where in the advertisements for the docking station did it say the IDE slot won't work with Western Digital Drives. I had the dock about 2 1/2 months when I tried to use the IDE slot, it wouldn't work so I contacted Nikingstore , and they informed me that the had a 60 day return policy. While looking in the user's manual(very sparse), I noticed that the product has a 3 year Manufacturer's replacement warranty, the manufacturer says to return it to the selling dealer with the receipt for replacement. Nikingstore is reluctant to honor the warranty, they wanted me to return it to China. I did a Google search and found out that other people have had this same problem with the docking station. The internal plug is misaligned so it misses 2 pins when plugged in, the power plug is moveable to make a good alignment but not the cable plug. The Sata drive slot works fine as does the USB card readers. If you only need the SATA slot it works fine but don't buy this Dock if you need the IDE slot too. This is a manufacturer's defect. As for Nikingstore, I won't be doing business with them anymore and suggest you avoid them too.
This unit claims to support all 2.5 and 3.5 IDE hard drives. It would not recognize any known good IDE drive I docked. Tried on both Windows 7 and XP, 64 bit and 32. Check the internet message boards for other complaints. Wish I had before committing to buy this hunk of junk.
Had no problems with delivery or packaging. The IDE/SATA connections are a tight fit with no extra room for maneuverability. The one SATA hard drive I inserted fit fine with little effort in the SATA slot. One of my 2 IDE drives I inserted into the IDE slot would not fit and I ended up bending one of the IDE pins. The other IDE drive did fit but required more force than the SATA drive in the SATA slot. I was hoping when I purchased this docking station that any & every hard drive I inserted would fit and without much effort as long as I inserted them in their correct slot (IDE or SATA), which is what I have done.