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The powerful Macally PHR-100AC 3.5" external enclosure boasts a plethora of positive properties. This enclosure supports 3.5" ATA hard drives for up to your largest storage needs. It includes a USB 2.0 interface for faster data transfers or it's backward compatible with USB 1.1. it supports the IEEE 1394A (FireWire) interface to complete your connection options. The enclosure is Plug-and–Play compatible, and so easily installed and uninstalled without re-starts. The active LEDs display power and data access status.
What truly sets apart this enclosure is the secure key for user authentication and access control. It features real-time hardware based encryption, and bit-by-bit automatic encryption for the entire hard drive including boot sector, for ensuring data privacy. The sturdy aluminum body protects the drive, and also helps cooling. For rigidity against shocks, the PHR-100AC has shock absorbent rubber strips on top and bottom, and the stackable design ensures the enclosure can be placed with ease. This high-quality offering comes with a one-year warranty.
With serious on-board security, physical safety features, and connection options, this little unit is the enclosure that can do it all!
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- Pros: Inexpensive, dual firewire connectors for daisychaining, stackable, heavy-duty build, cool blue/red light.
- Cons: I ordered four of these based on the reviews here and had to return two of them (at newegg' expense) as defective -- a 50% defect rate on this sample. One had a defective power switch (couldn't turn off) and the other would not mount as a firewire drive.
- Other Thoughts: This experience makes me wonder if Macally is maintaining build quality in China. What a hassle diagnose the failures, box and return the defective enclosures, wait for newegg to recieve and process the return, and wait for the replacements (newegg ships replacements overnight.) I wouldn't buy these enclosures again.
Specs are wrong - Doesn't support encryption
- Pros: Rigidity makes case next to bulletproof, aluminum keeps drive nice and cool. Relatively lightweight. Features both USB and Firewire.
- Cons: Power connector is rather loose, epilepsy-inducing strobe-like activity LED.
- Other Thoughts: The specs are wrong, this drive doesn't support hardware level, key based encryption (thats the PHR-100ACE,) but I knew that coming into this.
The PS/2 like power connector is a bit of a mistake, I think, in terms of engineering. The cable doesn't truly lock in as well as other standard power connectors, and the actual adapter isn't pin-compatible with other available replacement adapters (as well as the LaCie PS/2 type adapter) but I think that this is a minor issue for most users.
| Model | PHR-100AC |
| Size | 3.5" |
| AC Adapter | Yes |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Internal Interface | IDE |
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Junk
- Pros: Cheap, Firewire and usb interface.
- Cons: It can damage your hard drive caused by a faulty ATA controller implementation.
- Other Thoughts: Dont buy it.
2 screws instead of 1
- Pros: Works as advertised on Vista 64. Came right up without having to install any drivers. USB 2.0 works well. Using to access files on old IDE drives that I did not want to install in my case.
- Cons: Instructions say to loosen one screw in the back to slide off cover. There are actually 2 screws. Inside is tight. Had problems connecting IDE connector but slid cable under drive to resolve. A little expensive.
- Other Thoughts: I don't know what is up with Newegg but I ordered 2 of these on a Monday afternoon and received them on Tuesday. They shipped from California and I live in Missouri. Sign up for the Newegg Preferred Account to get expedited processing. You won't regret it!
2 that never worked
- Pros: Firewire, usb, and a power switch.
- Cons: Never worked. Can access data or format for about 10 secs with usb (with or without power cord) then the light goes solid red and it never recovers and all data is corrupted.
With firewire and an external power cord or no power cord, your able to access the data on the drive for about 2 mins then it stops responding and you have to turn it off and on to access more files.
- Other Thoughts: I RMA'd the product with the company and got a replacement and it does the exact same thing.
I even tried it with 5 other hard drives of various size and power consumption and still never worked properly.
I tested the drives in other enclosures and they work perfectly fine even after owning the drives for over 4 years.
There are plenty other brands out there that work correctly without firewire.
I strongly recommend not to get macally products.
| Model |
| Brand |
macally |
| Model |
PHR-100AC |
| Spec |
| Size |
3.5" |
| AC Adapter |
AC adapter included |
| Material |
Aluminum |
| Internal Interface |
IDE |
| External Interface |
USB2.0 (type B) + IEEE1394 |
| Features |
Solid Aluminum body for protection and excellent heat dissipation
Shock absorbent rubber strip on top and bottom
Supports any capacity 3.5" ATA Hard Drives
Works with both Mac and PC computers
Supports both USB2.0 & USB1.1 connection
Supports IEEE 1394A FireWire connection
Dual FireWire ports for daisy chain
Stackable design
Supports hot plug and play
Active LED to indicate power and data access |
| Physical Spec |
| Dimensions |
5.2" x 8.7" x 1.8" |
| Weight |
1.3lbs |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
3.5" External Enclosure
USB Cable
Firewire Cable
Power Cord
Power Adapter
Driver Disk
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| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
Introduction
The powerful Macally PHR-100AC 3.5" external enclosure boasts a plethora of positive properties. This enclosure supports 3.5" ATA hard drives for up to your largest storage needs. It includes a USB 2.0 interface for faster data transfers or it's backward compatible with USB 1.1. it supports the IEEE 1394A (FireWire) interface to complete your connection options. The enclosure is Plug-and–Play compatible, and so easily installed and uninstalled without re-starts. The active LEDs display power and data access status.
What truly sets apart this enclosure is the secure key for user authentication and access control. It features real-time hardware based encryption, and bit-by-bit automatic encryption for the entire hard drive including boot sector, for ensuring data privacy. The sturdy aluminum body protects the drive, and also helps cooling. For rigidity against shocks, the PHR-100AC has shock absorbent rubber strips on top and bottom, and the stackable design ensures the enclosure can be placed with ease. This high-quality offering comes with a one-year warranty.
With serious on-board security, physical safety features, and connection options, this little unit is the enclosure that can do it all!
Highlights
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Supports 3.5-inch Hard Drives
The Macally PHR-100AC provides broad compatibility with standard 3.5-inch IDE hard drives.
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Striking Aluminum Body
The solid aluminum body of the Macally PHR-100AC delivers excellent heat dissipation and tough, reliable hard drive protection.
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Blue LED
The attractive blue LED indicates power/HDD activity and provides eye-catching fun, too.
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Extra Security
Two secure keys are included for user authentication and access control.
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Dual Interfaces
The Macally PHR-100AC combines two industry-leading external hard drive interfaces (IEEE1394 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0) for maximum performance and universal connectivity.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | macally |
| External Interface | USB & 1394 |
| Internal Interface | IDE |
| Size | 3.5" |
| Material | Aluminum |
| AC Adapter | Yes |
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Reviewed By: on 1/20/2007
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
