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The sleek CAXP Series features a lightweight aluminum case that can fit in your shirt pocket to take your important data wherever you go. Powered by USB cable alone, it defies the normal boundaries of an external hard drive. Indeed, even as the veritable definition of portability, the CAXP makes no sacrifice in storage space—this powerful 2.5” drive is proof that good things come in small packages. Transfer data at up to 3.0Gbps with eSATA, six times faster than USB 2.0. The CAXP boasts exceptional heat dissipation without a fan for near-silent operation. It is also remarkably durable, with state-of-the art shock absorption. The stylish enclosure is constructed of solid aluminum, keeping the hard drive operating at a safe and cool temperature while protecting the data within.
This review is from : Cavalry Storage CAXP Series 500 GB USB 2.0/eSATA Portable External Hard Drive CAXP25500
Fast and Quiet but a bit fussy starting up with eSATA . The reason to buy this drive is because it is both 2.5" based (meaning small, low power, quiet, and easily portable) AND it attaches by eSATA (meaning fast and recognized as "internal" for online backup services like Carbonite). USB-only 2.5" portable drives are a dime a dozen and if you're only going to use a USB connection don't bother with this drive. Likewise, 3.5" eSATA drives are cheaper on a per GB basis and a better deal if you can tolerate the bigger, heavier, noisier, wall powered 3.5" form factor. However if you want something in 2.5" eSATA, as I did, this is a great performing drive. The only problem I have is that when it is plugged by eSATA it doesn't always start up and get recognized by the system. I have isolated this to a timing issue: if I power up the drive and computer at the same time, and enter my power-on password right away, the drive is always recognized. However, if I power on the computer and it sits a few minutes before I enter the power on password (thus delaying the system boot), the drive is not recognized. Apparently there is some window after power-up wherein the drive will initiate with the host, and if you miss that window the drive won't initiate so you have to power down and start over. I use a laptop with an eSATA express card, so I'm not sure if the timing window is related to the drive itself or to my eSATA card. All other eSATA drives I've used have been the 3.5" variety with wall power supplies that were always on, and I never had this problem of timing with those drives. Once the drive is successfully started it has been rock solid reliable.
Fast and Quiet but a bit fussy starting up with eSATA . The reason to buy this drive is because it is both 2.5" based (meaning small, low power, quiet, and easily portable) AND it attaches by eSATA (meaning fast and recognized as "internal" for online backup services like Carbonite). USB-only 2.5" portable drives are a dime a dozen and if you're only going to use a USB connection don't bother with this drive. Likewise, 3.5" eSATA drives are cheaper on a per GB basis and a better deal if you can tolerate the bigger, heavier, noisier, wall powered 3.5" form factor. However if you want something in 2.5" eSATA, as I did, this is a great performing drive. The only problem I have is that when it is plugged by eSATA it doesn't always start up and get recognized by the system. I have isolated this to a timing issue: if I power up the drive and computer at the same time, and enter my power-on password right away, the drive is always recognized. However, if I power on the computer and it sits a few minutes before I enter the power on password (thus delaying the system boot), the drive is not recognized. Apparently there is some window after power-up wherein the drive will initiate with the host, and if you miss that window the drive won't initiate so you have to power down and start over. I use a laptop with an eSATA express card, so I'm not sure if the timing window is related to the drive itself or to my eSATA card. All other eSATA drives I've used have been the 3.5" variety with wall power supplies that were always on, and I never had this problem of timing with those drives. Once the drive is successfully started it has been rock solid reliable.
Cavalry Storage CAXP Series 500 GB USB 2.0/eSATA Portable External Hard Drive CAXP25500 Reviews
Very good product . This is an excellent product as it has both USB and e-sata. Depending of you computer you should use both USB to power it even when it works using only one USB. When you notice that hard disk is not fast probably the usb power is not delivering constant energy supply; in this case you should plug the additional usb. Unfortunately hard disk speed is 5400 rpm; would be very much better if it could be 7200 rpm.
Very good product . This is an excellent product as it has both USB and e-sata. Depending of you computer you should use both USB to power it even when it works using only one USB. When you notice that hard disk is not fast probably the usb power is not delivering constant energy supply; in this case you should plug the additional usb. Unfortunately hard disk speed is 5400 rpm; would be very much better if it could be 7200 rpm.
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Feature Cavalry Storage CAXP Series 500 GB USB 2.0/eSATA Portable External Hard Drive CAXP25500
- Plug & play for Windows Vista/XP/2000
- USB 2.0 (480Mbps transfer speed)
- eSATA (3.0 Gbps transfer speed)
- Unit Includes - One (1) year manufacturer's warranty, 2.5-inch hard drive in an aluminum enclosure, eSATA cable, USB cable, Quick Start Guide and Resources CD
- System Requirements - Available USB or eSATA port, Mac OS 9.x or newer, Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista
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Product Details
EAN : 0094922821959UPC : 094922821959
Brand : Cavalry
Color : Black
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 7 inches
Width : 4 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Bason Computer, Inc.
Model : CAXP25500
Publisher : Bason Computer, Inc.
Studio : Bason Computer, Inc.
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