Icy Dock MB668U3 Box External HDD / SDD - Review

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The decrease in prices of HDDs in 2.5 "format and the convenience of their size makes them a good ally to entrust with our data backup. Not so small and comfortable are many external boxes on the market, especially not always reliable. Doors torn, compatibility problems, stopping the HDD in the middle of a backup, corrupted files during the transfer, those are problems that exploits the backup has consistently met often in his way.

The MB668U3 is a product from Icy Dock External Enclosure for SATA HDD 2.5 "SDD. The package includes a quick reference, the USB cable 2, the USB 3 and a soft carrying case in simulated leather.

The box is divided into two parts. The larger one is aluminum, with 7 holes to secure the exchange of air, surrounded by a strip of hard plastic that has the task to cushion falls. We would have preferred a rubber band.
The upper part is made of plastic, except the faceplate for the connections and the mechanism for coupling / uncoupling to the aluminum part. Missing tokens rubber (feet) so if you find yourself face down on a table especially susceptible to scratches, you must place it on the case.

The inclusion of the HDD is extremely simple and, given the strength of the box, requires no kindness or attention. No compatibility or jams under Windows 7 and Windows XP during our tests. Reading here and there, before publication, we read of problems with some models of SDD solved with the firmware update. The firmware must be requested by email (tech@icydock.com).

After a few months of use, a couple of accidental drops and numerous replacements of HDD, our Icy Dock works like the first day: the system of closure were not relaxed and the SATA connector is one piece. The price (25/30 €) is in line with other models lower quality, so that we can not place the Icy Dock on top of our preferences.