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Rating: Summary: DOA Unit Received Review: I can only give 1 star because I could not even get this unit to work. It was D.O.A when I received it from Amazon.com. Had to return the unit to Iogear which cost me more on shipping cost ($125) because I have to pay for shipping international both ways! I end up purchasing a $10 cheaper enclosure no-brand-name-made-in-china, but it works unlike this Iogear expensive enclosure!
Rating: Summary: Recommended add-on for Sony laptops Review: Pros: + sturdy, low-noise, low-heat aluminum construction + excellent plug-and-play operation in Windows XP + excellent firewire interface using Oxford Semiconductor chip - drive spins down in standby and hibernate. + extra USB & PS/2 power cable included - allows powering the enclosure using USB and/or PS/2 ports that do not limit power to very low level. + excellent USB 2.0 connection + single led to indicate power (green) and activity (orange) + drivers for firewire and USB connection included in Windows XP + responsive technical support Cons: - power led remains on when computer goes into standby or hibernate - switch and connectors on the unit may wear out with regular use - drive is only secured using pin connector on interface pcb - floats inside enclosure - requires an additional 6-pin female to 4-pin male IEEE 1394 converter plug to connect to Sony i.link ports. O.W. since 4-pin connections do not have power pins, be sure to use a good (thick) 4-4 cable. - user documentation not very detailed
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