![]() Setting up the BlacX couldn’t be simpler. Because of this, safely removing the drive will have to be done by clicking the device notifier in the system tray, rather than right-clicking the drive in your “Computer”. Once the hard drive is plugged into the dock and turned on, Windows will see it as an internal hard drive, not a removable one. USB 3.0 cables are thicker by design, and so far in my USB 3.0 history, I’ve already had one cable die on me. As strange as it might seem to see any attention given to a cable, I’d say it’s good that companies like Thermaltake are considering them. Thermaltake touts the cable as being premium shielded and one that uses heavy gauge wires for “years of reliable use”. There is nothing included in way of accessories aside from the power adapter and USB 3.0 cable. Should the BlacX tip over, the rubber should prevent maximum damage from being done. If you have it sitting on your desk, it’s not going to move around easily, which is not something I could say about most docks or enclosures I’ve used in the past.Īs you’d expect, the BlacX 5G supports hard drives of up to 2TB in density, and you can see an example of one in the shot below:įor the sake of keeping the hard drive safe from bumps, Thermaltake includes a silicon jacket for both 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives. But it does have some weight to it, which is nice. All-in-all, the entire unit couldn’t be much simpler. There’s a port for the USB 3.0 cable and then the power port. I should note that the BlacX is indeed black in color, despite some of the photographs cranking up the contrast.Īt the back of the BlacX is… well, almost nothing. There’s a dust-protecting lid in place over the drive entry, and as you can see from the below photo, dust will remain out even when a 2.5″ drive is being used. The unit is for the most part a box, slightly angled at the top to help prevent the unit from tipping over. ![]() Since the initial BlacX model was released, Thermaltake has stuck to a simple, but effective design. Did it manage to impress? Well, before we tackle that, let’s take a look at what we’re dealing with first. ![]() I admit, I haven’t ever looked at a BlacX except at trade shows, which makes the 5G model the first one I’ve had actual hands-on experiences with. Samwell took a look at the original version of the BlacX, and as someone who’s generally very hard to please with new tech toys, I was surprised to see her absolutely love it. Just what does Thermaltake do differently?Ī couple of years ago, former site editor and good friend K. I was never sure why, but that fact has remained consistent. But despite that, when it comes to hearing recommendations for HDD docks/enclosures from others, I have heard the name “BlacX” far more than any other. In particular, hard drive enclosures and docks is a perfect example of where this has been a huge “problem”.įor the most part, I have settled on the fact that most external enclosures, or docks, are alike. Instead, many simply choose the same internals as others, then customize the externals to their liking – then act like it’s one of the best products ever released. This leads me to a personal gripe… one that has to do with the fact that very few companies ever do anything truly unique, or even interesting. It’s happened with netbooks, notebook coolers, heck… even CPU coolers, and of course others. In the case of some product types, that selection could almost be considered overkill, with what might seem like a thousand companies offering near-identical products. If there’s one thing that doesn’t exist today with regards to PC components, it’s selection.
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