NewerTech 160GB miniStack v3 FireWire 800/400/USB 2.0/eSATA Powered Hub Storage Solution
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From desktops to notebooks, miniStack v3 is the perfect companion for ANY Mac or PC!
With its eSATA, two FireWire 800, one FireWire 400, and three USB 2.0 ports PLUS FW800/FW400/USB2.0 connection cables included, miniStack v3 connects to Mac and PC systems with Plug-n-Play simplicity
- Up to 160GB of bootable, performance disk capacity
- Large 8MB data cache
- Oxford OXUF924DSb - High performance FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, eSATA to SATA-II with Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for optimum drive performance.
- Compact 6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5" size
- One eSATA port (rear)
- Two FireWire 800 (1394b) 9 pin ports (rear)
- One FireWire 400 (1394a) 6 pin port (side)
- Three USB 2.0/1.1 A ports (2 rear, 1 side)
- External AutoSwitching 100~240v 50/60Hz UL Listed power adapter - 3A power supply gives you less stress and clean ample power!
- Auto-Power on/off automatically with computer
- Intelligent thermal monitoring activates fan only when needed to reduce power consumption and minimize noise output.
- Whisper Quiet Operation
- Kensington Security Slot
Fast, Flexible, and packed with Four Interfaces, the miniStack v3 offers a techno trinity of performance, convenience, and connectivity making it the ultimate single drive storage solution.
FAST: When you have the need for speed!
There are so many high performance speed components in miniStack v3 that you'd be tempted to drag race it. The latest generation Oxford 924 chipset, the fastest drive mechanisms on the market, and an eSATA port all combine to deliver the fastest single drive data transfer rates possible up to 150 Megabytes per second!
FLEXIBLE: Easy set-up, portability, and future compatibility
With its eSATA, two FireWire 800, one FireWire 400, and three USB 2.0 ports PLUS FW800/FW400/USB2.0 - 1.1 connection cables included, miniStack v3 connects to Mac and PC systems with Plug-and-Play simplicity. Its port flexibility and compact design also makes miniStack v3 an ideal portable external hard drive storage solution to move among multiple systems ensuring future system compatibility.
FOUR INTERFACES: For all your data transfer and accessory connection needs
Having a quad interface in one portable housing makes miniStack v3 ideal for data intensive uses like audio/video editing, digital photography, MP3 libraries and high-speed back up. Plus, now you can connect multiple desktop digital accessories like scanners, printers, memory card readers, digital cameras, and iPods - all at once - with miniStack v3's unique, ergonomically enhanced rear and side port configuration.
AWARD-WINNING ORIGINS
A passive radiator heat sink, intelligent thermal monitoring, Whisper Quiet Operation engineering, and a unique, space-saving stackable design are just a few of the features miniStack v3 shares with the award-winning NewerTech miniStack v2 storage solution.
Requires:
- Mac or PC with available FireWire or USB port
Included Utility Software:
- Prosoft Engineering Data Backup 3 (Mac OS 10.2.8 or later)
- NovaStor NovaBACKUP (Windows 2000 and later)
- Intech SpeedTools Utilities
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| 1 Year AppleCare | 3 Year AppleCare Available? | 90 Day PowerMax Warranty | 6 Month Powermax Warranty Available? | |
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| Apple Refurbished | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| PowerMax Pre-Owned |
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NewerTech 160GB miniStack v3 FireWire 800/400/USB 2.0/eSATA Powered Hub Storage Solution
$132.99
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NewerTech 160GB miniStack v3 FireWire 800/400/USB 2.0/eSATA Powered Hub Storage Solution
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