EAGLE ET-CS2PESU2-BK 2.5" Black SATA I/II USB 2.0 & eSATA External Enclosure with built-in USB cable

Pros: I just got this enclose today and I will say that it’s nice, compact and portable. The built in cable makes it a nice grab and go storage unit.

Cons: When I plugged in the eSata cable my laptop was reading it just fine but it was hanging up in the middle of large files. After hours of looking for a solution to this issue I discovered that this is a very common thing. The problem is that there is an issue with the speed of date transfer of 3Gbps so after hours of roaming the internet I found that you have to set the hard drive’s jumpers to run on 1.5Gbps. I did it and it WORKS!!!! What a pain.

Overall Review: It might not run at 3Gbps like it states but 1.5Gbps is better than USB 2.0 any day. If you want it as an USB drive then this is the way to go. As for eSata II 3.Gbps no way but for eSata I at 1.5Gbps then its ight...

Pros: I've owned several of these external enclosures and this one is easily the best of them all. 1) No screws needed: for this enclosure just make sure the L sockets on the SATA drive are oriented to the plugs inside the enclosure and slide the drive into the case then snap the end cap on to secure it. Screws are provided for a more permanent mount. 2) Built in USB 2.0 cable: wraps around the edge of the enclosure and rests in a channel out of the way. Plug snaps into the enclosure to secure it. 3) eSATA when you need it: separate cords for eSATA and USB power provided. Those stay attached to my computer at home. I just unplug and go. 4) Size: it's about as small as one of these enclosures can be made. 5) Compatible: I do a lot of service calls on many different make and model computers. This one has never failed to be recognized on any I've tried. 6) Rugged: aluminum is extruded rather than folded with a hard anodized finish. High impact ABS endcaps but...

Cons: Built-in USB cable appears prone to shorting if you're not careful with it. I loaned this to a client and when I got it back I had to resolder it. Not much metal-to-metal contact between enclosure and drive -- I'm wondering if a slightly different design couldn't have afforded a little more cooling potential. I've never had a drive overheat and SMART sensors in the drive never report temperatures out of range but I can't help but think cooling couldn't be improved on with the great extruded aluminum case acting as a heatsink.

Pros: Sleek, stylish, easy to install HD. Ultra portable. can handle a 7200rpm drive no problem.

Cons: Nothing that I can see, it works exactly as I hoped it would. I suppose (as usual with enclosures) the LEDs are a little obnoxious.

Overall Review: This is a big "finally" moment in the world of HD enclosure design. Eagle managed to build in the USB cable in a way that adds very little to the overall size. Doing away with the traditional awkward USB Y-cable and dumpy wallet case. It is a little more expensive than some other enclosures, but you get what you pay for, and I'm glad I spent a little more on something that suits my needs better.

Pros: Both USB and eSATA. No external USB cable required.

Cons: USB connection stopped working on two units. No help from Eagle tech support.

Overall Review: I really liked the first unit I bought, so I got one more. Now both have the same problem. When connected to a USB port the drive is initially recognized, then the red light goes on and stays on, and the drive can no longer be read. This occurs about 80% of the time, on multiple computers. The eSATA works just fine on both. I tried to get help from Eagle Tech Support, but got no reply.

Pros: Finally a 2.5" enclosure with ESATA that actually works. I have gone through 3 other enclosures whereby the ESATA connection on them either did not work at all or was unreliable. I also purchased SIIG 39' cable and timed through ATTO transfer a rate of 88gb/s with my seagate 7200.4 drive. That is excellent. Also the USB works at 34mb/s. Again this is excellent. Both these times are the fastest I have ever measured as compared to other enclosures. That shows that the controllers do not impede speed as they do with other enclosures. As a result I have purchased 6 of these babies for all my external clones and data storage purposes. At these ESATA speeds there is no reason for me to use the bulky an noisier 3.5" drives.

Cons: Small Rubber feet would be nice. No problem I bought it at office depot for 2 dollars and stuck them on myself.

Pros: Built in USB cable (Braided even) eSata Feels like solid construction Fast transfer rates Easy installation

Cons: None

Overall Review: This enclosure is the best I've ever seen or used. I have people ask about it all the time. The built in cable is fantastic. No A/C needed due to the 2.5" design. eSata screams when it's plugged in. It seems durable as I've unfortunately dropped the drive multiple times on hard wood flooring and it's still in perfect shape. This goes with me literally everywhere, and I've not had so much as a single hiccup with it. I actually came back to order another and found it to be discontinued. Very disheartening. If I find them on sale elsewhere I'll buy a couple just to keep them around.

Pros: Have had mine for over 6 months and use it every day for work without any problems. Runs cool to the touch with a 320 Gig 7200 rpm WD drive. Find the USB very quick loading large CAD drawings and 3D models, use the Esata for larger NovaStor directory BU's. I plan on buying additional units for the rest of the office that also work at home. Easy to carry in my shirt pocket when only needing to use my USB connection.

Cons: None, except I wish it would have come with a carrying case.

Overall Review: Found a zippered camera case (Case Logic) at OfficeMax for $7 bucks that fits the enclosure perfectly and it also has a pouch for the two (Esata,USB) cables.

Pros: * Built-in USB cable * eSATA * Cable is longer than ET-CS2BSU2-BK, I have both

Cons: * Ugly (compared to ET-CS2BSU2-BK) * When you're taking out the USB cable, I always prick the top part of my nail (the part where it meets my skin)

Overall Review: Buy this one if you're gonna use it for desktops, otherwise, just get the ET-CS2BSU2-BK. It's leather on one side, and chrome plated on the other.