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NewerTech miniStack USB2.0 Enclosure Kit with Integrated USB Hub. Add your own 3.5" Hard Drive to your Mac mini and expand your ports! Includes built in 3 Port USB 2.0 Hub! (NWTU2MS) $53.99

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Do-It-Yourself miniStack kit.
Add your own ATA type 3.5" Hard Drive
up to 500GBs!
If you've bought a Mac mini, then you already know it's one of the best computers Apple has ever made. It's certainly the smallest!

But, many people have already discovered that they need more hard drive space, or that the 2.5" drive inside the mini isn't fast enough for them. You can either replace the internal drive with a larger, faster one (but you're still limited to a 2.5" drive), or you can add external hard drives that are bigger than the Mac mini itself! But that seems to defeat the purpose of the mini - smaller is better, doesn't it?

Now you have a choice
- one designed JUST for the Mac mini!

The Newer Technology miniStack adds everything you need. More hard drive space, with capacity for one 3.5" drive (up to 500GB!), and 3 more USB 2.0 ports. Yes, that's right - you don't need any extra drive cases or hubs for your accessories anymore!

Expand the abilities of your Mac mini, without cluttering your desk. The Newer Technology miniStack is just the accessory you need to do it all for your mini.
Macworld
"Top Product" December 2005		 ratings for November 2005



Exclusive features of the NewerTech miniStack Hard Drive / Hub Enclosure:


Intelligent Power & LED Activity Light

  • Smart power switch - NewerTech miniStack will power up and down in tandem with your computer automatically (no need to turn on/off power)
  • Access LED indication
  • Power LED indication

Cooling Fan

  • Ultra-Quiet Operation
  • Intelligent cooling system
  • Thermal probe which automatically regulates and varies fan speed according to temperature of the hard drive (Fan Speed settings Low/Auto/High)
  • User configurable fan settings (High, Low, or Automatic)
  • Keeps miniStack cool so it does not transfer any heat to your Mac mini

Passive Radiator Heatsink

  • A Passive heat sink built into the case radiates heat away from the hard drive
  • An Extra large aluminum heat sink directly contacts the hard drive (side and top)
  • Concealed ventilation holes

Extra Ports & Added Security

  • Powered USB 2.0 High-Speed Hub (3 Ports)
  • Kensington MicroSaver security slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack to be anchored to a desk, via a Kensington MicroSaver security cable


Product Specifications:
Bridge Chipset Prolific 2507 USB 2.0
Case Material High quality aluminum colored plastic
Application Any single* 3.5" Parallel ATA Hard Drive (Desktop size) ATA-6 compatible (>128GB Drive Support)
*Some Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 and 7200.8 drives will not physically fit into the enclosure. We recommend Hitachi, Western Digital, and Maxtor drives for this enclosure.
Features
  • Smart power switch - NewerTech miniStack will power up and down in tandem with your computer
  • Powered USB 2.0 High-Speed Hub
  • Smart interactive cooling system with thermal probe automatically regulating fan speed
  • Massive passive heat sink to radiate heat away from hard drive
  • Special micro security slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack to be anchored to a desk
Interface/Ports
  • 4 USB 2.0 High Speed (USB1.1) - 1 port (4pin) upstream (B Type) / 3 Ports downstream (A Type)
Data Transfer
  • USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps (60MB/s)
  • USB 1.1 up to 12Mbps (1.5MB/s)
Mac Requirements
  • USB 2.0: Mac OS 10.2 or higher
  • USB 1.1: Mac OS 9.2 or higher
Windows Requirements
  • USB 2.0: WinME/2000/XP
  • USB 1.1: WinME/2000/XP
Power Supply
  • External Power Adapter universal auto-switching (UL, cUL, CE, TUV approved)
  • Input: AC 100-240V, 1.2A, 50-60Hz
  • Output: DC +5/2.0A , +12V/2.0A
Enclosure Size

6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5" (16.51cm x 16.51cm x 3.81cm)
Warranty One Year Warranty
Rear View:

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This Newer Technology miniStack drive/hub solution includes:
  • Newer Technology miniStack Drive Enclosure W/ Integrated USB 2.0 Hub
  • 16" High Quality Double Shielded USB 2.0/1.1 connecting cable (A-B)
  • External AutoSwitching 100/240v 50/60Hz Power Adapter
  • Color Product Manual
Product Photography - The NewerTech miniStack with a Mac mini (not included)

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