Joined on 04/26/03
Best thing since USB Key!!
Pros: - Compact 2.5" - Easy to setup, versatile with SATA or USB - FAST! - Travel pouch is pretty cool - All cables included! - 3.5" Rack is actually pretty good!
Cons: - eSATA port on my ASUS wasn't working properly - There's some kind of weird metallic discoloration on my shiny aluminum case - What's with the 2 USB -> 1 DC plug?! What is it for?! - 4 screws on the bottom is REALLY hard to get off... had to use a kitchen knife...
Overall Review: I bought this yesterday with WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 500GB for total of $146.xx ~ it was easy enough to setup. The 3.5" Rack went in pretty easily on my HTPC ~ after switching to AHCI from SATA MODE, I was able to hot swap the drive without it crashing on me. One single USB is enough to power the HDD+Enclosure which was surprising to me.
Indispensable
Pros: It never breaks! I seriously have never heard of anyone saying, "oh, I need to buy a new Tatung steamer cause mine broke."
Cons: I'd like to say it's not esthetically pleasing... but when I see it in my apartment, it gives me a heart warming googly feeling all over.
Overall Review: Tatung Steamer is ubiquitous amongst asian families. For decades, I've watched my grandmother & mother used it to cook countless dishes. My grandmother's unit is older than I am. When any part of my extended family move into their own home, they are certain to receive one as a home-warming gift. If a cousin is going away for college, my aunt would make sure they packed one in their car. It's an amazing machine ~ you can't go wrong with it!