Addonics Snap-In ExDrive25

Attractive unit that features a very easy way to change out drives – Joe

SUMMARY: Attractive unit that features a very easy way to change out drives.

The good guys at Addonics were nice enough to send a sample of their Snap-In ExDrive25. This features an aluminum case with plastic top – the hard drive snaps into place, no screws used.

Key Features:

• eSATA and USB 2.0/1.1 interface
• Compatible with 2.5″ SATA drives 9mm – 9.5mm height
• Easy installation and removal of hard drive
• Includes USB and eSATA cables, USB power cable
• LEDs on both sides for power (blue) and hard drive access (red)
• Aluminum construction, plastic top

There is a slide switch on the side which allows the top to slide off horizontally:

Adding a drive is nothing more than snapping it in place – you have to look into it to make sure the SATA connector lines up to the drive’s pins:

The back shows the USB, eSATA and the power port:

The side features the LED lights on both sides for power and access indications:

Parts that ship with the drive include USB and eSATA cables and a USB power cable:

I tested Addonics Snap-In ExDrive with a Toshiba 2.5″ SATA drive (MK6034GSX, 60 GB, 5400 rpm) with the following results:

I was surprised not to see more of a difference between the USB and eSATA numbers, but this particular drive is not very snappy – I benched about the same numbers with another enclosure.

The Addonics Snap-In ExDrive25 is an attractive unit that features a very easy way to change out drives.

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