Vantec NexStar DX NST-530U2 5.25-Inch IDE to USB 2.0 Optical Drive External Enclosure (Black)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HR73BK
• Item model number: NST-530U2
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2004

Product Description

Product Description

With the Vantec NexStar DX External 5.25-inch Enclosure, you can easily add any 5.25-inch IDE Device to your existing system.  The NexStar DX connects to your computer through USB 2.0, offering speeds up to 480Mbps and eliminating the need to open your system!  The NexStar DX is perfect for anyone looking to add any 5.25-inch device, such as a DVD burner, to a notebook or desktop computer.  Because you don't have to open your computer, you don't have to worry about voiding your existing warranty or dealing with messy wires.  The integrated fan and aluminum case  also keep your device cool and operating at optimum conditions.  The NexStar DX External 5.25-inch Enclosure is the smart way to upgrade your computer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Investment Excellent Product, April 26, 2009

By	C. Garabitos (Indpls, Indiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Before even opening this product first thing I noticed was how solid and durable the case feels. Definitely high quality workmanship and built to last.

Once it came to putting my existing drive into this case it fit perfectly! The connections fit just fine and there was plenty of room left over to store excess once I put the entire unit together.

The fan is extremely quiet.. almost forgot it was there. And once a disk was inserted, I experience no vibration what so ever.

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My iMAC recognized the drive as soon as I put a audio disk in.. just to test it. iTunes kicked immediately and there I was now with 2 drives that I can use on and off as much as I want! I already have plans in a few weeks to get another! Needless to say that I would recommend this to a buddy..

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, writes Double Layer, works in all programs (PC), October 26, 2009

By	Dmitry Domantovsky (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Easy to use, only a Power Button, and easy to eject (just click on remove usb drive and select Drive Letter, and turn off).
Tried running it in ImgBurn, the program recognized it, and showed it as a second drive with assigned letter, have internal too.
I would suggest this product, especially if you don't want to toss your good IDE drive.
It also works on HD, I have an old IDE hard drive, but haven't tested it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Vantec ext. case for optical drive, June 12, 2009

By	Libert J. Chung (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great ext. optical case. Just what I needed and it does work great, getting my task done. In fact, I got two of these: one for home and one for work.