SmartDisk VST Firewire Portable External Hardrive / Enclosure / Video Software
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About this product
The SmartDisk VST Firewire Portable External Harddrive is a 5.25-inch portable enclosure featuring a FireWire 400 and IDE interface. It supports HD DVD-RW writable format and is compatible with both PC and Mac systems. Key features include a FireWire port, hot swap capabilities, and a rugged design. This red external HDD enclosure is marketed as a portable solution for video storage and transfer, complete with included video software.
Our take
This SmartDisk VST enclosure could be a decent option if you're looking to repurpose an older IDE drive and need FireWire connectivity on the go. The portable and rugged design, along with hot swap capability, are certainly convenient features. Being compatible with both PC and Mac is a plus. However, the IDE interface and FireWire 400 are quite outdated, limiting transfer speeds significantly compared to contemporary standards. The 'HD DVD-RW writable format' suggests it might be more of an optical drive enclosure, which could be confusing for someone expecting a hard drive only, and the 5.25-inch form factor makes it bulkier than most modern portable solutions.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Portable and rugged design
- FireWire 400 port
- Hot swap feature
- Compatible with PC and Mac
- Includes video software
Cons
- Outdated IDE interface
- Slow FireWire 400 speed
- Large 5.25 inch form factor
Specifications
- Compatible With PC, Mac, Universal
- Color Red
- MPN VatFWHD
- Writable Format HD DVD-RW
- Brand VST
- Form Factor 5.25 in
Show all 15 specifications
- Type
- Portable External HDD
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Model
- VST TECH FIREWIRE HARD DRIVE
- Features
- FireWire Port, Hot Swap, Removable, Rugged
- Write Speed
- 56x
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- FireWire 400, IDE
- Product Line
- Expansion
- Country of Origin
- United States
