[nzlug] USB2-SATA 3.5" drive case

[Robert Coup]

Karl. wrote:
> On Fri, May 11, 2007 at 02:27:05PM +1200, David Hawke wrote:
>   
>> Recently had one of the Vantec 2.5" cases - seem to be pretty good
>>     
>
> The Vantec cases seem to be well-regarded in general.  Interestingly, 
> Welland produce a case which looks identical (even in the close-up 
> photos), and apparently the Vantec cases ship with a Welland power 
> supply (I'm talking about 3.5" cases, obviously - 2.5" cases normally 
> have no external power supply).
>
> I'm still reading to see if they are completely identical.  It would be 
> convenient, as PBTech (10min walk from here) have Welland cases in 
> stock.
>   
One of the 3.5" Vantec cases I have at home (a NST-350U2) gets really 
really hot. Don't want to hold it hot. Which can't be good for the poor 
old disk inside.

Rob :)