Value and Conclusion
- The iStarUSA xAGE-902 Docking Station can be had for around $65.00 at major etailers.
- Dual HDD Capability
- Excellent USB 2.0 CPU Utilization
- Good Read Performance
- USB 2.0 & eSATA Capability
- Write Performance
- Power On/Off Buttons
- Silent Operation
- Eject Buttons
- Power buttons tend to stick
- Dual HDD docks come at a price
- Simple looks
The iStarUSA xAGE-902 Dual HDD Docking Station is a great solution for those who like to transfer data from one HDD to the next. In a day when all of our information is being saved into data, these types of docking devices are coming more and more in demand. Having a dock that supports more than one HDD is a big bonus as nothing inside the computer needs to be tampered with to transfer data other than plugging in a USB 2.0 cable or an eSATA cable. The dual eSATA and USB 2.0 options are definitely a good thing as most modern systems use both types of connections and can be used by most consumers. The xAGE-902 lacks a little in the looks department, however iStarUSA's designs are all about business and functionality. The iStarUSA xAGE-902 certainly does take care of business with its unique dual HDD design.