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Addonics Ruby

$115.99 Released January, 2010

The Pros:Durable aluminum enclosure. Nice aesthetic with a minimalist matte paintjob. Features the current fastest eSATA connection allowing for speeds up to that of an internal SATA disk.

The Cons:No external connectivity options other than eSATA. Bottom cover gets scratched fairly easily by poorly machined dock metal. ESATA doesn't provide power and thus must be plugged in to work (via AC wallwart adapter or USB to power cable).

The Ruby is an external 2.5" SATA hard disk enclosure from Addonics. Featuring an eSATA connection the Ruby also comes with a dock-like SATA connection that is designed to work with a compatible internal drive bay.

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durable aluminum enclosure
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nice aesthetic with a minimalist matte paintjob
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features the current fastest eSATA connection allowing for speeds up to that of an internal SATA disk
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comes with all the required accessories one would need
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all parts are available for individual purchase
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power switch locks the drive into the dock for safety and convenience when on-the-go
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internal 3.5" SATA dock allows for a full SATA connection while looking sharp, can be hot swapped, doesn't require a desktop PC with eSATA connectivity
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allows users to pick their own hard disk drive, can be swapped with ease
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can be purchased with hardware level encryption functionality
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rubber shock absorbers - keep the drive from moving, make the enclosure feel really solid as if it were one piece

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no external connectivity options other than eSATA
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bottom cover gets scratched fairly easily by poorly machined dock metal
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eSATA doesn't provide power and thus must be plugged in to work (via AC wallwart adapter or USB to power cable)
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fairly expensive considering it doesn't come with a drive
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internal drive bay door and external plastic frame are quite flimsy
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rubber shock absorbers make closing the enclosure a bit of a hassle as it is really tight