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Sharkoon Announces the RapidCase 2.5 Portable HDD Enclosure

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Sharkoon expands their popular Rapid-Case series with their fastest one yet, which thanks to its USB 3.1 interface offers a data transfer rate of up to 10 gigabits per second. The Sharkoon Rapid-Case 2.5" USB 3.1 Type C is an external housing which can accommodate 2.5" SATA hard drives or 2.5" SSDs with a maximum height of 9.5 mm.

Thanks to its USB 3.1 interface, the Rapid-Case offers a data transfer rate of up to 10 gigabits per second as well as up to 70% increase read and 40% increase write speeds on UASP capable host controllers. The internal SATA interface of the Rapid-Case supports SATA Revision 3.0 and is also backwards compatible to previous Revisions. The Rapid-Case connects via its included cable with future-proof, two-way Type C plug to every PC, laptop and MacBook with corresponding Type C port. A discreet status LED next to the USB 3.1 interface indicates operation and data transfer.



2.5" hard drives or SSDs can be installed quickly and easily. Unscrew the two housing screws with the provided screwdriver and then connecting the hard drive to the controller board. Once that is done simply slide the hard drive with the controller board into the housing and then screw into place.

The housing is made from robust aluminum and provides optimum protection for the hard drive. It fits into every pants pocket and is ideal for carrying important data thanks to its light weight of only 83 g and slim profile. The design of the housing is deliberately minimalist-elegant with a brushed surface finish and is available in both black and silver color versions.

The Sharkoon Rapid-Case 2.5" USB 3.1 Type C is now available for the suggested retail price of 24.99 euros from authorized retailers.

For more information, visit the product page.

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Even with fastest Sata ssd the usb 3.1 interface is an overkill. Usb type-C is a nice addition to enclosure.
 
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I personally love Icybox cases more. These metal ones are all fancy until you scratch one. Then they look horrible. Icybox uses solid colored plastic, so even if there is a scratch, color underneath the top surface is the same, so they remain hardly visible. And they had those silicone sleeves with extra thick corners for extra protection. Still have white and black one despite being only USB 2.0. I wish more vendors offered at least similar cases...
 

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Melal cases all so disperse the heat too were rubber well you know. I agree with you but longevity might be a issue.

I guess it be dependent on how it used how much data is being pushed and how often.
 
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