Pros

Achieved much faster sequential read / write speeds than a USB 2.0 StationWorks 2.5 “and 3.5″-SATA docking I / II hard DrivesNo driver RequiredHot swap: use without shutting down / reboot of OSBackwards compatibility with USB 2.0 / 1.1

If you have collected several hard drives of your old laptops or desktops in the years and these old drives may want to use the Cirago USB 3.0 hard drive docking station your answer. Cirago claims this “Superspeed” USB 3.0 docking station (CDD2000) you read / write access to files to hard disk much faster than a traditional USB 2.0 dock. We have accessories to find out a closer look at this new memory if it is as useful as it sounds.

Cirago 3.0 hard drive docking station specifications (CDD2000):

Superspeed USB 3.0 compatible (3.0 cable included) backwards compatible with high-speed USB 2.0 and 1.1 SystemsFits 2.5 “and 3.5″-SATA I / II hard DrivesPlug and play: no driver required12V/2A – AC/DC power supply included (UL certified) dimensions: 5.1 x 3.6 x 3.0 InchesLED power supply indicator on front1 year limited WarrantyWeight: 0 lb, 7.7 OzMSRP: $49.99 on Cirago’s WebsiteThe Cirago Superspeed docking-station has a pure white shiny exterior, so you can considerations in the plastic and fingerprints will be visible each time, if you touch. However, because the station color is white, the fingerprints are only noticeable if you look closely. The device sports a single green LED light on the front, so that you know that it is turned on and ready for use. The brand name Cirago is also on the front.

The exact dimensions of the docking station are 5.1 x 3.6 x 3.0 inches and it weighs only 7.70 ounces, i.e., it is small and compact and fits well on every desk, accounts for as long as you sticking out above the hard drive. On the back of the workstation you find the on / off switch, AC/DC adapter slot, and the USB connector.

The inside of slot disk is grey with a SATA connector in a corner, where just your 2, 5-inch or 3, 2.5 inch hard disk can insert. The station showed little to no Flex as a moderate pressure was applied to the frame. It was however a problem with the way the hard drive fit in – can move easily (accidentally) or the hard drive while it is connected to the docking station.

Overall, the build and the design of the station’s pretty good, but it has some significant shortcomings. First, the good: because it is compact in size, it can fit on any desktop and that Nice also is color and shiny finish – it gives it a stylish look (even if collects fingerprints like a CSI team). The biggest mistake is in style, such as hard drives in fits. Cirago should have found a way to back up the hard disk, once it is inserted. It can also, a little too leichten–, if you set him on a rough surface or happen to it a few hard to align the docking station could rolling and damage effects on your hard disk.