Lian Li Launches USB 3.0 Compatible 2.5'' Drive Enclosures

btarunr · Jul 14, 2010

Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd. today launches a USB 3.0 2.5" External Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Enclosure. The conveniently thin, all-aluminum EX-10Q connects its users' external HDD to computers with a super-fast USB 3.0 cable that reaches speeds up to 5GMbps. For computers without USB 3.0 compatibility, the operating speed is 480Mbps.

The bridge chip used in the EX-10Q is a VL700. No AC adapter is needed and the EX-10Q's flexible design makes it compatible with SATA 1.5 Gb/s & 3 Gb/s HDDs and SSDs. Coming in blue, red, silver, and black, the EX-10Q's dimensions stand at 75x12x130 millimeters (W.H.D). Lian Li once again proves its time-to-market ability in more than just computer cases but complete PC-related products. The MSRP for the Lian Li EX-10Q 2.5" External HDD Enclosure is US$30 for all colors.

Highlights for EX-10Q

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed up to 5 Gb/s
Bridge Chip: VL700
No power adapter needed
All aluminum material
Internal interface: SATA 3 Gb/s
Blue LED for power/write
Four colors available: blue, red, silver, and black
Availability: Arriving at local distributors early August
MSRP : US $30 for all colors

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Mussels · Jul 14, 2010

nice and cheap

Taskforce · Jul 14, 2010

Should be a little cheaper, $29.

happita · Jul 14, 2010

Yes! A step in the right direction. It's been a bit difficult to find a desirable case with USB 3.0 front port connectivity that isn't expensive.

johnnyfiive · Jul 14, 2010

Make em in silver!

PVTCaboose1337 · Jul 15, 2010

Very good looking! I have been looking for a nice 2.5" enclosure, as well as a nice 3.5"!

DonInKansas · Jul 15, 2010

happita said:
Yes! A step in the right direction. It's been a bit difficult to find a desirable case with USB 3.0 front port connectivity that isn't expensive.

Cheaper cases with 3.0 connectivity won't be the norm until the tech becomes more widespread.

HillBeast · Jul 15, 2010

I like and want very much. Too bad I don't have a drive that would be fast enough to push the USB3.0 to it's limits, but I suppose anything is better than USB2.0s speeds.

Phxprovost · Jul 15, 2010

if i could get this in plain brushed aluminum id be in for 2 or 3 :toast:

DonInKansas · Jul 15, 2010

HillBeast said:
I like and want very much. Too bad I don't have a drive that would be fast enough to push the USB3.0 to it's limits, but I suppose anything is better than USB2.0s speeds.

All external drives benefit from USB 3.0 vs 2.0. It's the 2.0 that limits the drive, not the other way around.

Mussels · Jul 15, 2010

DonInKansas said:
All external drives benefit from USB 3.0 vs 2.0. It's the 2.0 that limits the drive, not the other way around.

he said push 3.0 to its limits, not 'be faster than 2.0'

i guess he just likes big numbers

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