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Vantec 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 With 34 to 54mm Adapter
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Ignore the previous review - Works great with some equipment . This drive does work without external power. Guess it depends on what you hook it up to.
I have successfully paired it with an Icy Dock MB668U3-1SB (Terrific tool free, USB 3.0, 2.5" drive holder) and have used several different drives with this card. So far, I haven't found any drives that don't work (I'm going to try a 640GB drive later - usually a true test).
I have used it with Dell Inspiron and Latitude laptops.
Not only does it work, but it is FAST. I copied a 617MB .iso file in less than 10 seconds.
I'm a fan!
Ignore the previous review - Works great with some equipment . This drive does work without external power. Guess it depends on what you hook it up to.
I have successfully paired it with an Icy Dock MB668U3-1SB (Terrific tool free, USB 3.0, 2.5" drive holder) and have used several different drives with this card. So far, I haven't found any drives that don't work (I'm going to try a 640GB drive later - usually a true test).
I have used it with Dell Inspiron and Latitude laptops.
Not only does it work, but it is FAST. I copied a 617MB .iso file in less than 10 seconds.
I'm a fan!
Vantec 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 Reviews
Good and fast works as I had hoped . I bought this gem of an express card a while ago and I'm happy to report it works as stated.
It is fast. If you want to upgrade from the SLOW old USB 2.0 to a USB 3.0 solution, this express card will treat you right.
Now I have SuperSpeed transfers with my USB 3.0 drive and multi-card reader and super fast delivery from Amazon, good job!
Good and fast works as I had hoped . I bought this gem of an express card a while ago and I'm happy to report it works as stated.
It is fast. If you want to upgrade from the SLOW old USB 2.0 to a USB 3.0 solution, this express card will treat you right.
Now I have SuperSpeed transfers with my USB 3.0 drive and multi-card reader and super fast delivery from Amazon, good job!
Vantec 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 Opinions
good stuff . NEC chip inside!!! EZ to install the driver packaged in the box.I have an A-DATA NH01 USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, and I got 65MB/s when i was backing up files. One more thing, the connection is firm, you don't have to worry about it.
good stuff . NEC chip inside!!! EZ to install the driver packaged in the box.I have an A-DATA NH01 USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, and I got 65MB/s when i was backing up files. One more thing, the connection is firm, you don't have to worry about it.
Worked fine for me - Couple of points . Worked great for me (ThinkPad T510, Win 7 Pro 32bit). I had no problem downloading and pre-installing the drivers. When I got the card, I just plugged it in and it worked.
It cut my disk imaging backup time at least in half (maybe more). I'm using a Fantom GForce 3 external HD and I've run the same backup using my existing USB 2 ports and the Vantec device. It's noticeably faster with USB 3. Keep in mind that this isn't magical - you need a USB 3 drive and cable, it won't help you with your older hardware.
I haven't tried using multiple devices with it simultaneously - and my external HD has it's own power source, so I didn't encounter any power problems.
Couple of observations. It may just be the nature of an Express Card 34mm slot, but it doesn't quite fit in there like you'd wish it to. It works ok, but there is no satifying "click" and it doesn't lock in place. It sticks out enough that it's not really feasible to leave it in place while carrying a laptop around. Vantec instructs you to shut down the machine before inserting the card. That's a bit of an annoyance - I would have hoped it was hot-swappable. I don't know if Vantec is just being over-cautious, but I followed their instructions.
On balance, it was a worthy purchase. I back up a lot (having had some bad experiences) and it's nice to have it work so much faster.
It cut my disk imaging backup time at least in half (maybe more). I'm using a Fantom GForce 3 external HD and I've run the same backup using my existing USB 2 ports and the Vantec device. It's noticeably faster with USB 3. Keep in mind that this isn't magical - you need a USB 3 drive and cable, it won't help you with your older hardware.
I haven't tried using multiple devices with it simultaneously - and my external HD has it's own power source, so I didn't encounter any power problems.
Couple of observations. It may just be the nature of an Express Card 34mm slot, but it doesn't quite fit in there like you'd wish it to. It works ok, but there is no satifying "click" and it doesn't lock in place. It sticks out enough that it's not really feasible to leave it in place while carrying a laptop around. Vantec instructs you to shut down the machine before inserting the card. That's a bit of an annoyance - I would have hoped it was hot-swappable. I don't know if Vantec is just being over-cautious, but I followed their instructions.
On balance, it was a worthy purchase. I back up a lot (having had some bad experiences) and it's nice to have it work so much faster.
Cons Review
A piece of useless junk . This is a piece of absolute useless junk, I bought it along with a USB 3.0 drive enclosure and a 7200 RPM 2.5" external drive and I was so excited to receive the 3 items in one delivery. This adapter has never managed to provide the drive with enough power to operate so I ordered a USB to power cable to use with power supply port in this adapter, however, it never made it!
I am still confused why this did not operate despite the fact that I am connecting its power supply port to a fully free USB port on my laptop and this very same USB port can perfectly operate the drive in USB 2.0 !!!
I am returning it and trying to find something else with good reviews
I am still confused why this did not operate despite the fact that I am connecting its power supply port to a fully free USB port on my laptop and this very same USB port can perfectly operate the drive in USB 2.0 !!!
I am returning it and trying to find something else with good reviews
Feature Vantec 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34
- Add the latest SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to your notebook!
- Blazing Fast Transfer Speeds of up to 5Gbps
- Two USB 3.0 Ports to Support Multiple Devices
- Supports Hot-Swap: Plug & Play Devices Without Rebooting
- Includes a 34mm to 54mm Converter for a Solid Fit Into a ExpressCard/54 Slot
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Product Details
EAN : 0844767010571UPC : 844767010571
MPN : UGT-UC302CB
Brand : Vantec
Color : Black
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 2 inches
Length : 9 inches
Width : 6 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Vantec USA
Model : UGT-UC302CB
Publisher : Vantec USA
SKU : 13459519
Studio : Vantec USA
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