Trans International shipping miniXpress 425S 2.5" Drive Enclosure with eSATA, USB2 and FW400 Ports

Trans International's miniXpress 425S is portable and rugged, yet stylish and made with aluminum assuring durability and heat dissipation. Equipped with an anti-shock mechanism and spin down function, the miniXpress 425S has been customized to give 2.5" SATA HDD users blazingly fast SATA transfer speed and multiple interface connectivity options by offering a full spectrum of connectivity options with one eSATA, one USB 2.0, and two FireWire 400 ports with repeater functionality. The groundbreaking DuoLink eSATA/USB 2-in-1 I/O connector combines an eSATA and a USB 2.0 port into a single connector.

Utilizing the latest Oxford 934DSA SATA to FireWire Hot plugable and Bus powered technology, allows the FireWire drives to be plugged or unplugged without turning-off or restarting the computer. The drive mounts automatically when plugged in to the FireWire Port of the computer.

The miniXpress 425S sizes and prices range from $129 for an 80GB 5400rpm model to $279 for a 200GB 7200rpm model to $259 for a 250GB 5400rpm model. [Bill Fox]