No worries
Easy to use and practical, it just needs to be fitted with a 2 1/2 inch disc, otherwise perfect.
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Customer reviews of the Advance Velocity Disk S8
29€95
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based on 54 reviews
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Does not work with USB3
I should have read the reviews... As two other buyers have found, this box only works in USB2. In USB3 the drive keeps connecting/disconnecting. Tested on two different computers.
In short, do not buy!
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Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 10
No worries
Easy to use and practical, it just needs to be fitted with a 2 1/2 inch disc, otherwise perfect.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 7
Poor quality
The casing and components are of fairly mediocre quality, reminding me of my engineering lessons... otherwise everything's OK.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8
Perfect (except for the corners)
Excellent product, solid and reliable.
The angles could have been a little less sharp, you can get scratched if you're not careful...
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Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 6
Capricious
As mentioned in other reviews, sometimes it's not detected in USB3, sometimes it is. No problem with USB2.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Useful product
Now I can back up my data with my laptop on an external disk, which I couldn't do before. Additional security Thank you.
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Number of reviews: 23 Average rating: 8
Good product
A good product. Simple, no frills. Assembly is extremely simple. Performance is decent.
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Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10
exactly what I wanted
My 3'5" hard drive wouldn't fit in the tower, so I used this box, which works very well. The hard drive is connected via USB3, there's an independent power supply and an on/off button on the box.
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Number of reviews: 17 Average rating: 8
perfect
I'm happy with the case. A small screwdriver is provided, screws are included, rails to guide the hard drive and most importantly, an on/off button so that the hard drive is not spinning all the time.
Now, this case, like all of them for this price, do not offer a cooler for the hard drive. I had to dismantle one end of the case to let some heat escape. I put in an old 1TB drive where I discarded 4 bad clusters. But at the rate it's heating up, enclosed in the case, it will soon give up the ghost.
On the other hand, bad point for LDLC which continues not to get boxes in relation to the contents. Having large boxes for three times nothing inside, that forces to go to seek the parcel to the Post office rather than to have it in the letter box!Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Incredible delivery
The product is very good, easy to use and install. I use it on a Mac. I received my package faster than if I had ordered it from A****N. It's a great pleasure.
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Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9
Excellent
Nothing to say except excellent. Received in a reasonable time with correct packaging...I am satisfied with this order.
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Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 8
Good but...
Bought to reuse internal HDDs. The product is ok although the plastic sides lack rigidity and seem quite fragile to me.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 8
Sufficient
Purchased with a 1TB WD blue hard drive, this enclosure does what it's supposed to do.
Supplied with a power and USB cable, you won't need to buy anything else to make it work.
I bought this product to be able to archive my old data on disks and to empty my disks from my PC. It works, see over time.
I don't rate it 10/10 because the hardware is plastic and doesn't inspire confidence, which is a shame.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9
Satisfactory buying experience. Delivery as ordered. Delivery time respected.
I am satisfied with the product which meets my needs.
I recommend this hard drive as an external backup medium.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Very satisfied
I have been using LDLC for many years and they have delivered very quickly and packaged well.
The Advance Velocity Disk S8 is easy to use and works very well as an external backup.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9
unstable housing when operating the power on/off switch
A hard disk is very fragile and must remain in place. Even the slightest blow will cause it to malfunction. To turn off the switch at the end of the operation, hold the case with one hand and use the other hand to turn off the switch to prevent the case from moving.
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Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 7
Good value for money
Not very expensive for a USB 3 interface, and you can feel it when you unpack it (pretty cheap, all plastic).
Works, but we'll see how long it lasts.
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Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 9
Easy to assemble
Package received very quickly.... The hard disk was mounted very quickly... in short, everything is fast... I'm very happy!
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Number of reviews: 35 Average rating: 9
Not bad, but ....
Bought at the beginning of September 2017, it works perfectly well for backup (mounted with a Seagate Barracude 2Tb). But then I wanted to reload a directory on my PC from the box in mid-April 2018. I have been using it for a while now and it is not working. I mount the hd in another box (an Enermax): no problem, the reading is done without problem.
So: writing no problem, reading, only trouble. So I bought another box (an Enermax, my second one), and everything works. The Advance box has been sent for recycling.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 12 Average rating: 9
Practical and easy to use
2TB HDD enclosure to make a multi-tasking storage centre.
I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I'm sure it's a good idea to make sure you have the right equipment for the job.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 24 Average rating: 8
Excellent product
Product purchased on 05 / 12 / 2017
Very good box simple installation and very easy to use (USB 2).
This product corresponds very well to what I was looking for.
The packaging was very well done, a large cardboard box and a large plastic bubble for the various shocks. I'm very pleased with the quality of the product and the service, and I'm very pleased with the quality of the product.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
nice finish
I am very happy with this purchase. The assembly is easy, screwdriver included in the package. I just had a hard time getting my hard drive out of the old case! But the assembly in this case is very fast. I'm very pleased with the quality of the product and the price.
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Number of reviews: 24 Average rating: 9
Good Q/P ratio
Small, robust and stable external case. Does its job perfectly for an external HDD. Currently used with an old 2TB and a 10TB backup. No heating problems to report despite 24 hours of non-stop use.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Good product
Good value for money, everything is included for re-assembly.
Great packaging, fast delivery.
Good finish of the case.
I'm very pleased with the quality of the product and the price.
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Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 8
Good value for money
Installed with a 3TB drive, it works without a problem. Simple and elegant design. Probably not suitable for frequent removal of the drive because of the plastic parts for fixing.
LDLC delivery without any problem as usual.
I have to see how long it lasts, but it's probably a good buy at a reasonable price.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
very good product
Assembled in 5 minutes (including unpacking and reading the instructions), worked fine immediately. I was able to recover the 1TB hard drive from my old computer that was out of order. Very happy with my purchase.
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Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 8
great value for money
Simple, sober, complete (there is even a screwdriver provided for the 2 screws to be screwed in...) in aluminium... USB 3 and a switch.... I mounted a WD black caviar of a tera in it.it is very well maintained.
The only weak point, if you are looking for one, is the "foot" which can be removed and put back on at will....is it really useful?
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
Good box, does the job
It takes less than a minute to put the disc in and turn it on. Good flow, good design, goes to sleep by itself after a while.
I'm not sure how long it will last, but I'll see if it has any bugs.
I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to use it in the future, but I'm sure I'll be able to use it in the near future, and I'm sure I'll be able to use it in the near future.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9
Excellent product
Excellent product, works very well with my Barracuda 2Tb on which I reach in USB3 writing speeds of 200 mo/s
I've been using it for a while now, but I'm not sure if it's a good one or not.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 7
Unfortunately not usable !!!!
Not having seen that the maximum capacity was 2Tb, this case is of no use to me for my 3Tb disk.
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Number of reviews: 24 Average rating: 8
Good product
As I read above, a cheap product that does what it is told.
The transfer rates are good. It is quite easy to install without being perfect.
Mounted with a WD Green 2TO.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
very good product
I've been using it for a while now, and it's a great way to keep track of all my photos. It's easy to set up and use, and it's discreet and fast.
It is true that the LED is discreet, but it is not very annoying.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 7
good for service
I also use the S10 case of the same brand, I prefer the aesthetics of the S10 case. The on/off button, the blue activity LED and the cables (power and usb) are on the same side whereas on the S10 these cables are on the opposite side. Very easy to install the drive.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
external hdd
very good, but not suitable for all HDDs. Why, I don't know. Otherwise compact, fast, aesthetic and good price++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 9
Mini price and good quality for a USB 3 box!
R-A-S ! ! Pleasantly surprised by this case whose coating imitates beautifully the brushed aluminium ! Everything is provided... well protected disk, ON/OFF button for the power supply... foot ensuring stability whatever the direction of the case. Buy with your eyes closed ;-)
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Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 9
Works perfectly
So it works well, and on top of that, the connections for the disc seem robust enough to consider changing the disc in the case from time to time. When you have several disks lying around outside of any case, this is an advantage!
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Number of reviews: 47 Average rating: 5
Does not work with USB3
I should have read the reviews... As two other buyers have found, this box only works in USB2. In USB3 the drive keeps connecting/disconnecting. Tested on two different computers.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9
Robust case
An enclosure for a basic, no-frills external hard drive. Comes complete, even the small screwdriver needed for mounting. Quick to activate.
Mounting a little forced, not suitable if you want to use it to switch several HDDs.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Advance but good quality
Very compact and stylish.
Good quality aluminium and plastic casing.
Quick and easy installation.
Power adapter (24w) powerful enough for a large hard drive.
Rather thick usb 3.0 cable.
80~90mo/s write speed on a sataII.
Works on all usb 2.0, 3.0 ports - and the led on the back avoids glare.
Two negative points,
-No foam or rubber pad under the plastic foot.
-Screwdriver included useless unless you have small hands.
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Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 10
beautiful design and quiet
External drive enclosure
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Good box, does the job, very good
I bought this box to put a hard drive on my old PC, nothing to say, very quiet, due to the hard drive? or the box itself??? in any case, does the job, that's what we ask, simple and easy assembly, everything is provided, moreover it is not powered by the USB port and has a power supply that is dedicated to it.
5 out of 5, even if perfection does not exist :)
The blue LED on the side is not disturbing, and gives the indication of operation, or standby of the disk.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Good value for money
Very easy to assemble, works very well.
The plastic stand is not great, but I prefer to have the hard drives "flat" rather than "on edge" anyway.
I'm very pleased with the quality of the product and the service.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
ADVANCE VELOCITY DISK S8
Great product, no vibration with an old hard drive to store or retrieve data, everything is provided in the kit, screwdriver + power cable + cable to connect it to the computer.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
simply perfect
The product corresponds perfectly to my expectations: simple to assemble, simple to connect. Everything is done automatically and even Linux can be used... no problem to report.
The switch makes it easy to switch off when you don't need it anymore.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 22 Average rating: 8
Does not work on all ports!
Depending on which USB port it plugs into, it works fine or disconnects all the time; this is the same problem as reported by "Christophe B" in the previous reviews, except that it is not related to USB2 vs USB3, as all my ports are USB3.
Otherwise, the case itself is fine, only 2 small screws to close the back panel, a small blue operating light and a nice design.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
SATISFACTORY PRODUCT.
Nothing special to report except that this good quality product is sold at a very reasonable price.
Used as an external backup hard drive with a 500GB HDD, it is easy to assemble and set up.
Once again, it is worth mentioning the excellent overall quality of the LDLC service. (Order management, delivery time).Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 11 Average rating: 8
good little box
a cheap case, which does its job well.
easy to insert the disc, within reach of the first person.
In short, cheap, easy, and what's more, of more than correct quality.
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Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 9
Well
This box is simple to use and in design too (it does not sting the eyes).
The first time it was mounted on a wooden table, it did not dampen the vibrating hard drive. Its noise resounded on the table. Once placed on a more stable and hard surface, the noise is much less noticeable (in my case, placed on the floor on tiles). Otherwise, a small cushion? 1/2 star less.
Otherwise, works well, practical. After some time of use, it is lukewarm but nothing to worry about.
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Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 8
Very good
The hard drive is only held in place by 2 plastic sticks but it's pretty easy to use. If you want to put it upright (like on the picture), be careful, the foot is not wide enough and does not serve the case enough (so it slides easily). I recommend it.
The cable used is a USB 3.0 type A male, type B male cable. It's a rare format (USB 3.0 Type B) so you'll have a hard time finding one other than on the internet if you break it or lose it.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 8
Good, discreet, efficient
Delivery as always without problems. The product is easy to assemble and put into operation. It's discreet, no noise, no blue garland, it's forgotten in a corner. I have not tested the speed but its USB3 connection is almost transparent. The access times are comparable to the internal drive of my laptop.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
Very good
Very quick to assemble (screwdriver included!) and works very well. Bought it to recover a hard drive and it works perfectly. This is my first purchase from LDLC and it was perfect: follow-up, speed, price...
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