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Product Spotlight - MB663 Series

2009-05-27T12:37:00.000-07:00

This month, we want to feature our MB663 Series of 2.5” Drive Enclosures.

First, we have our MB663UB. It fits any standard SATA hard drives or solid state drives, and encloses it in a beautiful black or silver aluminum case. It uses a built-in USB cable to connect to just about any device, ranging from high definition gaming consoles, to a network storage device. And with a transfer rate of up to 480 MB/sec, it will be perfect for streaming your favorite HD movies and pictures to the big screen!

Last but not least, let us introduce you to our MB663USR. Internally, you take full advantage of the transfer speed that SATA offers, with rates as high as 3.0 GB/sec! Now, lets say you finished backing up your HD movie collection in a few minutes, simply press an eject button, and your collection has become portable, complete with a built-in mini-USB port. Now, plug it into your media case, gaming console, or transfer it to your laptop for a road trip! The possibilities are nearly endless.

With HDTV and hard drive prices dropping, and the size of movie files increasing, let us help you maximize your media experience with our MB663 Series Enclosure.

Click here for more product information

CREATE YOUR IDEAL STORAGE SOLUTION!

2009-05-21T15:49:00.001-07:00

****UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 30, 2009****

ICYDOCK has teamed up with Tweaknews to offer our loyal customers a challenge! Create your dream storage dock or enclosure! There are over $800 in prizes for the best ones!

Submit your work here: http://www.tweaknews.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7833

RULES:

1.) You must login and register here on the Tweaknews forums and post your creation.

2.) You must post what special features you need and you must post an illustration of the enclosure. Be creative.

3.) You must contribute at least 5 legitimate posts here on the forums not including this thread.

4.) IP's will be logged so multiple accounts from the same poster will be disqualified with no warning.

5.) Addresses will need to be supplied after the contest so we can send you your prize!

PRIZES:

First Prize (1) - MB561US-4SC - Quad Bay External Enclosure with eSATA (port multiplier) + USB 2.0 Interface w/ JBOD express card - MSRP: $349.99

Tweaknews Review: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/icy_dock_mb561us-4s_enclosure/

Second Prize (1) - MB662UEAB-2S - Dual Bay Screwless External RAID Enclosure with FireWire 400, 800 + USB 2.0 Interface - Built-in RAID 0/1/BIG/JBOD - MSRP: $199.99

Third Prize (1) - MB662US-2S - Dual Bay Screwless External RAID Enclosure with eSATA + USB 2.0 Interface - Built-in RAID 0/1/BIG/JBOD/SAFE33/SAFE55 - MSRP: $129.99

Fourth Prize (1) - MB881US-1S-1 - Traveling 3.5" & 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Docking Station with eSATA + USB 2.0 Interface - MSRP: $54.99

Tweaknews Review: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/icy_dock_mb881us-1s-1_hard_drive_docking_station/

Honorable Mention (5) - MB882SP-1S-1B - 2.5" to 3.5" SATA / SSD Converter with Screwless Design - MSRP: $19.99

Tweaknews Review: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/icy_dock_mb882sp-1s-1_sata_converter/

Submissions will be accepted until midnight of June 30, 2009.

UTILIZE AN EXTERNAL HDD WITH YOUR XBOX 360!

2009-04-16T15:35:00.000-07:00

Following up to our previous installment, we will now walk you through how to set up your Icy Dock with the Microsoft XBOX 360.

Previously, the XBOX 360 did not allow users to use an external HDD with media to be played through the system. However, with recent updates for the XBOX 360, users now have many different options for playing media. And with the expensive, yet restrictive hard drives developed by Microsoft for specific use on the XBOX 360, users have been on a constant search for the best solution.

Using an Icy Dock to expand your media center experience via the XBOX 360 allows you to have almost unlimited storage capacities for movies, photos, and music. Simply drag and drop your media into an Icy Dock, and plug it into the XBOX 360 with a USB interface. What this installation guide will show you is how to correctly format the drive for use with the console.

Items you will need
*XBOX 360 (internet connection required for possible media updates)
*Icy Dock Enclosure using a USB interface
*Hard Drive or Solid State Drive for use in the Icy Dock
*PC or Mac
*Movies, Picture, and Music for playback on XBOX 360

Step 1: Format The Drive
*The drive needs to be formatted in FAT32 (MS-DOS File System) for it to be recognized by the XBOX 360.
*Windows Users – Windows can only format drives in FAT32 up to 32GB. To format it to its full capacity, you will need to use a program called Swissknife (http://www.compuapps.com/download/Swissknife/swissknife.htm) or use the command line method from the PS3 guide.
*Mac Users – Open up Disk Utility, and format the disk using MS-DOS.
*Formatting the drive will cause all data on the drive to be lost. Back up anything important before proceeding with the Formatting.

Step 2: Put Media On The Drive
*Since the XBOX 360 is essentially a computer, it will recognize the folder format of your drive. The easiest way to organize your media is Video, Music, and Photos.
*There is no need to re-organize folders within the main folders. For example, a folder holding all your TV shows can be left alone. The music folder organizing all albums or artists can be left alone. The picture photo organizing all photo albums or collections of photos can be left alone.
*Supported video formats
-MP4, AVI (some do not work), WMV, MOV
-The XBOX will display a file with a line through it if it is not playable.

Step 3: Connect The Drive To Your XBOX 360
*Connect the USB cable to the front or rear USB port. If you are using a using a 2.5” drive in the Icy Dock, the power from the USB will be enough to power the drive. All 3.5” applications will require the power supply.
*Go to the Video, Picture, or Music library, and search for your Icy Dock, listed as a portable device.
*Select your drive, browse, and enjoy!

SOFTWARE
*Free and effective open source programs for converting video
-Windows: Media Encoder (http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net/download.htm)
-Mac: FFMPEGX (http://homepage.mac.com/major4/download.html)

SUGGESTED ICY DOCK PRODUCTS

*MB881US-1S
-Fits all 2.5/3.5’’ SATA HDD and SSD
-eSATA and USB interface
-2.5” drive powered by USB when plugged into XBOX 360

*MB559 Series
-Fits all standard 3.5” drives, and 2.5” drives using the MB882SP-1S converter
-eSATA/USB, USB/FIREWIRE400, USB/FIREWIRE800 available
-Available in black, white, and mirror black
-Utilizes are tray system. Spare trays also available.

*MB664 Series
-Fits all standard 3.5” drives, and 2.5” drives using the MB882SP-1S converter
-eSATA/USB, USB/FIREWIRE400, USB/FIREWIRE800 available
-Available in black, white, and mirror black
-Screwless design

*MB663UB Series
-Fits all standard 2.5” SATA HDD and SSD
-Built in USB male plug
-Powered XBOX 360 via USB
-Available in silver and black

Utilize an External HDD with your PS3!

2009-04-07T15:01:00.000-07:00

How To Set Up Your MB559 Series OR MB664 Series ICY DOCK With PS3

MB664 (Shown in Mirror Black)

MB559 Series (Shown in Mirror Black)

Playstation 3 represents a new level of cutting edge video game technology. Not only does it allow you to play mind numbingly realistic games, but it has built in capabilities to play all your media. The problem however, is that the out of box unit places capacity restrictions on the user in terms of its hard drive. To solve this problem, you can replace the internal 2.5" SATA drive with a larger drive, or save yourself some time and simply plug in an external hard drive via USB. Using an external storage device, you can save video, audio, photos, and game data.

With an ICY DOCK hooked up to your PS3, you have almost unlimited storage capabilities. Utilize separate drives/trays for various media types, or unplug from your PS3 and use the drive to back up your newest vacation photos. If you run out of room, just pop in a fresh drive and you are back to square one!

And, with the newest color of our popular single bay series, your dock will be functional and stylish, all with the quality and simplicy that ICY DOCK gaurantees with all of our products!

Heres how you do it:

*Connect the ICY DOCK to your computer using a USB cord and switch unit power to ON.

*Check what the "File System" type is by going to Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Computer Management, Disk Manager. Select the ICY DOCK and read the "File System" type. The file system type must be "FAT32" in order for the Playstation to recognize it.

*If the file system type is "NTFS", right click and select "Delete Partition" or "Delete Volume" for Vista.

*Then recreate the partition but do NOT format it. Make sure you assign a drive letter (for this Tutorial, we'll use H:)

*If you are running Windows, format the drive by going to the command prompt (Vista, right click on command prompt in start menu and click "run as administrator")and type in "format h: /FS:FAT32" (without the quotes). You may need to substitute your drive letter. (note this might not work on XP for a large hard drive - you may have to use a third-party formatting utility like SwissKnife; however, it does work under Vista - just be sure to use the format command from the DOS prompt, not from Windows Explorer)

*If you are using Mac OS X, open /Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility.app, pick the drive, and click on the 'Erase' tab. Pick 'MS-DOS (FAT)' for the file system type, and click on the 'Erase' button. This will reformat the drive in FAT-32.

*If you have Mac OS X Leopard: Open /Application/Utilities/DiskUtility.app, pick the drive and click on the 'Partition' tab. Pick '1 Partition,' for the Volume Scheme, and 'MS-DOS (FAT),' for the Format. Click the 'Options...' button (near the bottom) and select 'Master Boot Record.' Press 'Okay' and then 'Apply.'

*Open "My Computer" and double-click on your ICY DOCK.

*Create a folder system identical to that on the Playstation 3 by creating folders labeled "Picture" (not Photo), "Music", "Video" and "Game".

*Load all media into their proper folders. Your game folder should still be empty.

*Safely disconnect the ICY DOCK.

*Connect the ICY DOCK to your Playstation 3.

EXTRA TIPS AND TRICKS

*Game data can be saved the external HDD as well.

*Supported File Types for PS3
-Video: MPEG 4, MPEG 2, AVI, WMV, DIVX
-Audio: MP3, MP4, ATRAC, WMA, MP4

*Open Source Video Converters
-For Windows, MEDIA CODER
-For Mac, FFMPEGX

*Swissknife Download Page

*Use the ICY DOCK to create a hassle free transfer from you old internal HDD to your new internal HDD via our MB882SP-1S-1B 2.5” to 3.5” SATA HDD Converter Box.

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installation source: http://www.wikihow.com/Add-an-External-Hard-Drive-to-a-PlayStation-3

MB882SP: SATA 2.5' to 3.5' converter

2008-11-20T15:38:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wanted to put a 2.5” SATA hard drive inside your computer? How about having a 2.5” SATA hard drive inside one of our 3.5” enclosures and have the desire to carry it around without damaging the hard drive? Do you have a 2.5” SATA hard drive laying around from your old laptop, but never had any opportunity to use it? Need a computer with an Solid-State hard drive inside your system?

If you answered yes, then we have a product just for you that will suit your need. I want to introduce ICY DOCK’s MB882SP-1S series, the enclosure that converts any 2.5” SATA drive into a 3.5” SATA hard drive. Placing a 2.5” SATA drive into one of our MB882 series is very simple and requires no tools or screws to install the drive. Installing the 2.5” SATA drive requires only to slide in the hard drive into the MB882, and taking out the drive will not take any effort. The MB882SP-1S is made out of durable plastic, which protects your hard drive from any scratches or smudges. There are open ventilations on the front and back of the case to keep your hard drive cool. The color of the converter comes in black and white.

This product is very useful for those who prefer speed on their computer because this converter can also take in 2.5” Solid-State Disk (SSD) drives as well. Using this converter will not result in any reduction in transfer speed. One convenient factor about this converter is that it fits into all of ICY DOCK’s enclosures as well as most 3.5” SATA HDD enclosures. A recommended product to use with this converter is the MB671 and MB672 series because it requires no tray. This allows you to plug in your 2.5” SATA drive into the converter, and the converter into the computer for instant access.

So if you are ever in the market for a 2.5” SATA drive, consider purchasing the MB882SP-1S as well. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.icydock.com/product/mb882sp-1s-1.html.

2008-11-18T20:01:00.000-08:00

As many of you are aware Apple Computer has changed the look on the new MB and MBP. How does this “MB559 PRO edition”enclosure sound to you? Is it something that you might be interested in? Let us know your thoughts and opinions?

2008-11-07T17:42:00.000-08:00

Greetings!

I wanted to introduce a new product from ICY DOCK. It's called an EZ-dock, and it's our first docking station for 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives. It provides a USB for universal support and e-SATA for 3 Gb/sec transfer rates. If using a 2.5" SATA drive, power adapter is not necessary. Simply connect the USB bus into the computer and you are ready to use the hard drive. The on/off toggle switch makes it easy to conserve energy and extend the life of a drive. The stand is easily detachable and allows the dock for better portability. Take a look at the picture, and you can see that the hard drive is not enclosed so it allows better heat dissipation.

For all the photographers and video editors out there who needs to carry around their hard drives, we provide a carrying case which allows you to carry your dock and 2.5” hard drive anywhere you go (carrying case will include with the dock). This lightweight dock can lay on any surface for hard drive stability and is small enough to grasp with just a hand. This simply, yet elegant, design will definitely stand out in any room and will work on any Windows and Mac systems.

Here are the features:

+Supports both 3.5” & 2.5” SATA I/II hard drives
+When using 2.5" SATA drive, power adapter and cable is not required (only the USB bus)
+Design for PC & Mac systems
+Plug & play design. Easy to install / swap hard drive in 5 sec
+On/off switch allows hard drive life expendability and energy conservation.
+Stand is detachable for portable use.
+Support eSATA connection for maximum SATA performance.
+Carry case protect your hard drive and important data when using as portable 2.5” enclosure.
+Simple stylish elegant design

ICY DOCK BRAND NEW 3-YEAR WARRANTY

2008-06-17T16:31:00.000-07:00

We want to wish the new graduates who are starting off a journey to their new lives. This is a new year for them, and it’s a new year for us. With a start of a new beginning for students and graduates, ICY DOCK is starting our new beginning with a brand new warranty.

Starting from June 1, 2008, any ICY DOCK purchase you make from an authorized dealer will be covered by a three year warranty. That’s three more years of customer support and product guarantees, three more years of repairs and services, and three more years of customer satisfaction that we promise to bring to all of our patrons. You can check out our full warranty policy on our website.

http://www.icydock.com/ICY_DOCK_USA_Corporation_Warranty_Policy.pdf.

This is the best time ever to buy one of our ICY DOCK products. With new graduates approaching careers or a new school, life can be chaotic. Keeping things organize is the first step to success, and what better way to keep files and pictures organized by having a storage capacity that is convenient and secure. From everyone at ICY DOCK, we want to congratulate those who have just finished their school year and good luck on the coming years.

Sincerely,

ICY DOCK

Internal rack unit that is compatible with the MB559 tray?

2008-04-25T19:56:00.000-07:00

Icy Dock always strides in providing convenience in storage, and we would want to make sure that our loyal customers are always satisfied with our products. So we want to get your feedback for a new product we’re thinking of releasing.

Here is the scenario: You come home from work with all your work information on your MB559 external hard drive. You take out the hard drive only to find that you have to unscrew the hard drive to place it inside the internal enclosure unit. But you decide not to do that and you just go for a USB connection. Now you have to plug in the USB cable to the back of the computer (What a drag!). Maybe you have an MB453 and decide to use that instead of MB559, and you find yourself left with two open slots and it looks hideous. If that has ever happened to you, or you don’t want this to happen to you, we need to hear from you.

Anyone who has purchased an MB559 knows that the tray can also be stored into an MB453, MB454, MB455 and MB561 series. So we are deciding if we should create an internal rack that fits inside a 5.25” slot. We want to hear your thoughts on creating a new single, internal rack unit that is compatible with the MB559 tray. Your feedback can affect what features it will have, such as key lock, cool LED design, and others that will revolutionize the way hard drive enclosures are built.

We would like to know if this is a product you might be interested in, because who’s to say that the scenario above never happens. Please give us your feedback if you might be interested in purchasing such a product and what kind of features you would want on it.

Share your ICY DOCK experience and get a free ORIGAMI Hard Drive Storage

2008-03-07T17:15:00.001-08:00

Have an Icy Dock enclosure and absolutely love it? Then tell the whole world about it! Icy Dock is happy to give the opportunity to our customers to spread your Icy Dock experience and get rewarded for it.

Share your experience with any of our enclosures with others on any computer related online discussion forum and we will send you an Origami Hard drive Storage box. Simply send us a link proving this fact to us and we will send you your gift. So what are you waiting for? Get our there and spread the good word. Icy Dock.

RULE:Entries must be emailed to post@icydock.com.

Entries must include:
1. Your first and last name.
2. Your age.3. Your mailing address.
4. The web link of the article.

PRIZE:
ORIGAMI Hard Drive Storage (limited quantity available and is on first-come, first-served basis). Click HERE to view the detail product info.

ICY DOCK iCon Contest 11/17/2007~12/17/2007

2007-11-15T14:40:00.000-08:00

November is here. Thanksgiving time. What better way to celebrate but by giving? Icy Dock is happy to give you the opportunity at an early holiday gift. Today we are announcing the "Icy Dock Icon Design Contest". We will be giving you the customer the opportunity to win one of our super cool removable aluminum external enclosures.

RULE:

Entries must be emailed to post@icydock.com by December 17, 2007

1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and 5 Honorable mention winners will be chosen by ICY DOCK staffs.

Winners will be announced on December 20, 2007. at ICY DOCK Community Blog.

Entries must include:

1. Your first and last name

2. Your age

3. Your mailing address

4. Desktop Icon of each following model for both Windows and Mac format:

MB559 Series

MB664 Series

MB561 Series

PRIZE:

1st Place: MB561S-4S

3.5" 4 SATA Bay eSATA External Enclosure

2nd Place: MB559UEB Series

3.5" SATA to USB & Firewire800 External Enclosure

3rd Place: Choose of MB559UEA Series

3.5" SATA to USB & Firewire400 External Enclosure or

MB559US Series

3.5" SATA to USB & eSATA External Enclosure

5 Honorable Mention: ORIGAMI 4 Bay Hard Drive Storage

Click HERE to view the iCon Design Contest page.

New Concept - Optional Card Reader & USB Hub for MB663UR Series

2007-08-30T15:49:00.000-07:00

We at Icy Dock want to know what the readers out in internet land think about “card reader” and “USB hub” options for the MB663UR-1S / MB663UR-1A. These options would be able to plug into the housing like a regular hard drive tray. The user would have the option of using it internally in their system or externally with a USB connector wire in the back.

What would you, the user, be willing to pay for such options? Would this, in your opinion, be useful to your needs? Let us know your thoughts.

New Product Announcement: Power Bracket for MB559US, MB664US, and MB452MK

2007-08-01T18:31:00.000-07:00

Here at ICY DOCK we are always striving to make life easier for you when it comes to your data storage needs. We have taken your many suggestions into consideration and have come up with a solution that will make storage with our enclosures easier. It is our pleasure to present to you the new “hybrid” power and eSATA bracket.

Here are a few of the highlights:

It’s compatible with ICY DOCK MB559US, MB664US, and MB452MK.
The drive turns on & off with the computer.
No power adapter required.

More details here:
“Hybrid” power bracket

Available In Stores NOW!

ALL NEW MB452UK-1S DUO SATA & IDE ENCLOSURE

2007-06-19T14:04:00.000-07:00

We are proud to introduce the ALL NEW MB452UK-1S to our line of products. ICYDOCK is always striving to achieve, as close as possible, the wishes of the our customers. The MB45UK does not disappoint. Here are some of the highlights:

- Dual interface design for SATA & IDE hard drives (with optional IDE HDD tray)
- Fully Interchangeable tray with MB123UK
- Solid Aluminum Construction
- Safeguard key lock

MB452UK-1S Product Page

MB123UK Product Page

Enclosure that is compatible with Mac pro internal mounting system?

2007-05-29T13:37:00.000-07:00

ICYDOCK has recently been thinking intensively about new products for the Mac user. As many of you are aware Apple Computer has jumped on the Intel Duo Core. But this is only the most advertised of their improvements. They have also greatly improved hard drive capacity on all its product offerings. Specifically with the former “G5” models now named Mac Pros. These desktops have an internal compartment that contains enough space for 4 hard drives that allows for “…Hard drive storage up to 3TB.” What do you the Mac user think about a specially designed “enclosure” that is compatible with G5 internal mounting system? How does this “Mac compatible” enclosure sound to you? Is it something that you might be interested in? Let us know your thoughts and opinions?

NEW ICYDOCK MB559 Series Mirror Black

2007-05-24T13:26:00.001-07:00

Icydock proudly announces the new black in Mirror finish. That's right! The MB559 series not only comes in black but also in a mirror black glossy finish. Even better news they are in stock and ready to ship. Get yours today!

There are three models to fit your need:

MB559US-1SMB - eSATA + USB 2.0 with free eSATA bracket included

MB559UEA-1SMB - Firewire 400 + USB 2.0 with oxford924DSA chipset

MB559UEB-1SMB - Firewire 800 + USB 2.0 with oxford924DSB chipset

2.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray for MB559 Series?

2007-04-19T17:47:00.000-07:00

In our mission to supply our customers with solutions that make expanded storage easier we here at ICYDOCK keep introducing storage solutions that make data managing more convenient for all. Following in this tradition we are proud to introduce a 2.5”HDD tray for the MB559 series. This HDD tray specifically designed to houses 2.5” SATA hard drives and will fit into the 559 series. So now the customer has the choice to use 2.5” and 3.5” size drives. What do you think? What are your thoughts on this specifically designed tray?

ICY DOCK EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE STAND

2007-04-09T18:29:00.000-07:00

Here at ICYDOCK we thrive off the feed back that our customers give our products. We present to the current customer (and future one’s) a concept in the making. A “minimalist” external hard drive stand that accommodates any old hard drives that you might have lying around (IDE or SATA).It uses a screw-less mounting technique to keep the hard drives in place. What do you think? What price range do you the customer think would be reasonable for a product like this? Do you see a need for a cost effective solution of this type? Please indulge us with your comments and let us start a discussion.

Built-in Hard Drive Rails with Solid Aluminum Construction

Screw-Less Design (No Tool Required)

(Optional Removable Cooling Fan)

Single-bay Internal enclosure compatible with MB559 Series

2007-03-28T16:46:00.000-07:00

A very important question has come up with-in these couple of weeks that need to be addressed. It has been the case that some inquiring minds have asked about a single-bay internal enclosure compatible with the current 559 series. Here at ICYDOCK we ask ourselves,” why would anybody need an internal single bay solution that is interchangeable with the 559 series?” In comparing an internal and external single-bay solution it becomes abundantly clear that the eSATA transfer speed and internal SATA speed are the same. Both also support hot-swap capability.

What do you think? What is your take on an internal single bay solution that is compatible with our external MB559 series? It is very important that we at ICYDOCK start up a dialogue with our customers. We design through discussion. When we design new products our efforts are anchored on the complete user experience, from when you see the item in its packaging all the way until the item is fully operational.

2007-03-12T16:42:00.000-07:00

MB561S-4S vs MB561U-4S

ICY DOCK would like to present two different type of the MB561. This is the perfect mass storage solution for the professional Photographer, Video Editor, Graphic Designer and Mass Media Manager. When secure data is a necessity our enclosure combined with a RAID card (of your choice) will keep all those video, photos, and graphics safe. It holds 4 HDD and is hot swap capable.

For the MB561U-4S (USB 2.0) with built-in enhanced JBOD function allows users to combine 2 or more HDD’s and have them recognized as one volume. This configuration gives the user the freedom to increase their storage capacity as needed.

The MB561S-4S is available now while the MB561U-4S will be available in summer 2007.

MB561S-4S highlights:
* Works with any Mac or Windows system
* Four eSATA cables are included
* 2x2 eSATA bracket included
* White LED light
* Removable cooling fan for easy maintenance
* Aluminum body design
* Mac design concept
* Hot swap tray design
* Interchangeable tray with MB559 series
* Smart fan (changes speed with the temperature)

MB561U-4S highlights:
* Works with any Mac or Windows system
* White LED light
* Removable cooling fan for easy maintenance
* Aluminum body design
* Mac design concept
* Hot swap tray design
* Interchangeable tray with MB559 series
* Smart fan (changes speed with the temperature)
* Enhanced JBOD function giving user ability to select any HDD combination

Enhanced JBOD

Mirror Finish or Pure Black Version for MB559?

2006-12-12T17:13:00.000-08:00

The new ICY DOCK MB559 has two different versions. Mirror finish or pure black version.

Mirror Finish version has glassier looking and it has nice coiling on the enclosure. But you will get your finger prints on the enclosure.

Pure Black version it's just plain pure black without worrying about finger prints on the enclosure.

Both of two models made by black anodized aluminum

ICY DOCK would like to know which version of black the general consumer would prefer.

Pro or Con to have Build-in Power Adapter into Single/Four bay External Enclosure?

2006-11-28T15:22:00.000-08:00

ICY DOCK is researching and thinking to have a Build-in Power Adapter into the External single-bay or four-bay Enclosure. Of course by having Power supply build-into the External single bay or four bay enclosure will make it much more heavier, but you will NOT need to carry the power adapter.

For the opposite argument, some people would prefer to have Power supply NOT build-in, by doing so it will make the external enclosure much lighter in weight and not as travel friendly.

What do you think about having a build-in Power adapter onto ICY DOCK External single bay/four bay Enclosures?

Black or Sliver/White color of MB559?

2006-11-06T12:46:00.000-08:00

ICY DOCK is ready to launch Black color series of MB559 at end of this year, in the retail store in early 2007. Do you think the user would prefer Sliver/White or Black color of MB559? Would General consumer pay a little extra for Black color of MB559?

How big are the 2.5 IDE HDD Market?

2006-10-31T11:19:00.000-08:00

ICY DOCK is ready to launch MB448UR that is perfect replacement for floppy drive and targeting 2.5 IDE HDD Market. The outlook of MB448UR looks similar to MB448AR (http://www.icydock.com/product/mb448ar.html)

In the beginning, my point of view on 2.5 HDD market was not great. Because most of 2.5 HDD are already build into laptop, but slowly I found out there is a lot of 2.5 HDD users such as doctors, lawyers and college students that need something that is portable, light weight and compact size.

Other then the Market that I mention above, who else you think needs a 2.5 HDD compact version of external enclosure with a internal housing that replace floppy drive?

ICY DOCK MB448UR is an internal device that replaces floppy drive, with a push of a bottom it will pop out a tray in which become a portable 2.5 HDD drive with USB 2.0 build-in interface connection.

What does the general consumer think about this new item that is ready to be launch by ICY DOCK?

New ICY DOCK MB556AH-T6 HDD Duplicater

2006-10-23T17:28:00.000-07:00

ICY DOCK has launched a new MB556AH-T6 IDE Hard Drive Duplicator.

It contains the following:
- One Tower IDE Hard Drive system
- ICY DOCK 1 to 6 target IDE HDD controller card
- All Removable screw-less IDE HDD trays.

What do you think about this new IDE HDD Duplication system by ICY DOCK?