Vantec NST-536S3-BK NexStar DX USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive All Black & LG Electronics 14x SATA Blu-ray Internal Rewriter Without Software, Black (WH14NS40)

it has been updated A major downgrade is the 25" version. For those who are familiar with the previous Vantec 5, this is a new version. I have a few words of caution for 25" enclosures. The version of the 5. that has been "improved. " The 25" enclosure lacks a cooling fan, an external power supply (a "wall wart" switching adapter), and rubber feet that are designed to nest with additional enclosures for added stacking stability. br>br>All of these were major selling points in previous versions for me. Perhaps the biggest and most perplexing flaw is the lack of rubber feet that can be used with an enclosure placed above or below. down. After installing the optical drive, I stacked the new version enclosure on top of the old ones, and when I pressed the drive's open/close button, the new enclosure literally rotated. In a nutshell, the stick-to-it strategy is based on the The feet that come with this new version do not grip the enclosures' aluminum surface at all. However, the notches on the front and rear bezels remain, making it even less clear why the original rubber feet were replaced with stick-on rubber feet. on feet. The only way to use this drive with a stack of older versions is to place it at the bottom. Whoever decided to cut this corner clearly hasn't tried using the product! As a result, previous generations' feet will fit into the new version's notches, properly gripping the new version when placed below. br>br>This was my eighth Vantec NexStar 5 purchase. I've recommended this enclosure to a number of friends, colleagues, and customers over the years, and it will be my last. Regrettably, I'll have to look for another 5. For future projects, I've made a 25" enclosure.

Giana Crowley

| Feb 16, 2021

This is where I keep my driverless Apple Mac Mini's internal DVD burner drive. I like the USB3 speeds and the fact that it runs without a fan. The blue indicator LED is one of my favorites. When the power is turned on, it illuminates, and when data is being transferred, it flashes. That isn't even the most interesting part - When I set the machine to sleep, it automatically turns off. Disconnecting a USB device from a Mac or Linux computer will bring it back to life, e. g. If you put the machine to sleep with the drive enclosure turned on, you'll need to wake it up. The machine will be awakened and then turned off again. This will not be the case. The LED will turn off when the machine is put to sleep. This design can be used by other manufacturers as a model. To avoid a blue glow lighting up the room at night, I can also leave the power on all the time rather than turning it on and off. There's also no need for any black electrical tape. br>br>as well. Burning DVDs and CDs at full speed was possible. On OS X 10. 4, there are no issues. The power "wall wart" is required, but it takes up very little space - On most power strips, there is a single outlet. It also includes a USB3 cable. However, it is a little short.

Ryleigh Blackwell

| Feb 21, 2021

The 12 makes me extremely happy. Version in 7mm. The enclosure's main body is made of black brushed anodized aluminum, and a careful application of acetone allows the label on the bottom and the graphics on the top to be removed cleanly and completely. The main body is a featureless rectangular prism of brushed black aluminum with no features. Four screws secure the slimline drive to a removable tray, and two screws secure the tray to the body. br>My only quibble (not enough to deduct a star) is with the small plastic tab that holds the back panel in place. To remove the tab from the front of the enclosure during initial assembly, a long, thin tool was needed. However, once the drive has been installed, this is no longer possible - As a result, this enclosure should be regarded as a single-use device. Deal with a shot. Expect that tab to be broken if you try to open it again.

Zayden Deleon

| Apr 08, 2021

I bought this unit for $20 to use as a home for a slim SATA BD optical drive, and I'm very happy with it. br>br>The physical enclosure is made of finely machined aluminum that has no visible machining marks. The matte black anodization is accented by a small, subtle Vantec logo. It appears to be fingerprint resistant, which is a plus in a portable enclosure. The drive fits perfectly inside, with tolerances of less than a millimeter on the faceplate. There are four small rubber feet included, which are well-adhered to the bottom. In addition, my drive has performed admirably. Finally, the USB cable that comes with the product is well-made and has sturdy connectors. If I had to pick a flaw, the single mini screw on each side securing the drive would break the case's smooth elegance, but given that the screws are black, this is the tiniest of quibbles. br>br>Now is the time to Buy It Now. In the future, if I need an enclosure, I'll definitely look at Vantec first.

Ryan MELLOR

| May 25, 2021