Cables Unlimited USB2.0+eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Dock with 2 Port Hub and Memory Card Reader
The USB2.0+eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Dock with 2 Port Hub and Memory Card Reader from Cables Unlimited is a desktop docking station for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard drives. Docking a drive allows you to access it via USB 2.0 or eSATA, giving you ready access to data stored on bare internal SATA drives.
An integrated USB 2.0 hub allows you to connect up to two additional USB devices to your computer. A card reader supports many popular memory card formats, making it easy to download photos from your digital camera. The hub, card reader, and cradle fully support 3Gbps SATA transfer and 60MB/sec USB 2.0 transfer, while retaining backwards compatibility with 1.5Gbps and USB 1.1 devices. It is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems.
- Connects any 2.5" or 3.5" internal SATA hard drive to a USB or eSATA enabled computer
- USB or eSATA connectivity
- Transfer rates up to 60MB/sec with USB 2.0
- 2-port USB hub
- Card Reader supports Compact Flash, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-flash), RS-MMC, Mobile-MMC, MMC-Micro, Memory Stick, MS-Pro, MS Duo, MS-PRO Duo, and Micro-MS (M2)
- Supports hardware ECC (Error Correction Code) function
- Supports hardware CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) function
- Supports CF v4.0 with PIO mode 6 and Ultra DMA mode
- Supports MS-PRO v1.02, MS v1.43, SD version 2.0, MMC version 4.2
| Compatibility | All 2.5" and 3.5" SATA I/II hard drives |
| Connectors |
2x USB 2.0 ("A") 1x USB 2.0 ("B") 1x eSATA 1x Card Reader |
| Transfer Rate |
SATA: 3Gbps USB 2.0: 60MB/sec |
| Electrical Requirements | AC: 120VAC |
| Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
67%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (4)
- Easy to use (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional storage (5)
- File transfer (5)
- Back-up (4)
- Photo storage (4)
- Video (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (4)
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
Comments about Cables Unlimited USB2.0+eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Dock with 2 Port Hub and Memory Card Reader:
It is a great product for the price you pay. I had to move some data from a hard disk, just worked perfectly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Cables Unlimited USB2.0+eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Dock with 2 Port Hub and Memory Card Reader:
This is an excellent tool to use for both the tech savy crowd and the modest user. I had several hard drives lying around from old computers and this device allows me to transfer files from one to another easily and quickly. You can also use it with virtually every type of storage card. This product would be a good deal at [$] so at this price it's a GREAT deal!
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Good functionality
- Quiet
Cons
- Doesn't work all the time
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Temporary drive use
- Video
Comments about Cables Unlimited USB2.0+eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Dock with 2 Port Hub and Memory Card Reader:
eSata works ok most of the time, USB ports bring up continual error of unrecognized USB device.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Cables Unlimited USB2.0+eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Dock with 2 Port Hub and Memory Card Reader:
It is extremely practical, it is all together in a single device.
- Primary use:
- Business
Comments about Cables Unlimited USB2.0+eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Dock with 2 Port Hub and Memory Card Reader:
i read a bunch of bad reviews after buying this but it seems to work fine. the trick is to plug in a sata cable and usb cable, this way it can read CF cards and sd cards. i didnt think it would transfer as fast but for some reason it works fine. i tested it against a usb adapter and it was way faster.
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
- Difficult To Use
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
Comments about Cables Unlimited USB2.0+eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Dock with 2 Port Hub and Memory Card Reader:
This product is in a pretty bad built quality especially for the CF memory card slot. It's really hard to insert the CF memory into it correctly, and the CF card could easily break the pin so that it's no longer good for use.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Cables Unlimited USB2.0+eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Dock with 2 Port Hub and Memory Card Reader:
I have this external dock connected to my Windows Home Server. I have several spare 2.5" and 3.5" drives, so the dock is convenient for dropping in and removing them as needed. Also, having the card reader integrated is a nice feature.
eSATA connection is great for high-speed external disk access.
The only issue I have is the CF card slot allows a little play, so it is a bit tricky to line up the card on insertion and avoid bending the pins in the slot. The card needs to be oriented upside-down, which seems to be an inconsistency issue with CF card readers in general.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- USB 2.0 Cable
- eSATA Cable
- Power Adapter
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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