Storage Devices
  Home arrow Storage Devices arrow Page 2 - Icy Dock Modiflash 722
Dev Hardware Forums 
Computer Cases  
Computer Processors  
Computer Systems  
Digital Cameras  
Flat Panels  
Hardware Guides  
Hardware News  
Input Devices  
Memory  
Mobile Devices  
Motherboards  
Networking Hardware  
Opinions  
PC Cooling  
PC Gaming  
PC Speakers  
Peripherals  
Power Supply Units  
Software  
Sound Cards  
Storage Devices  
Tech Interviews  
User Experiences  
Video Cards  
Dedicated Servers  
Actuate Whitepapers 
VeriSign Whitepapers 
IBM® developerWorks 
Sun Developer Network 
Weekly Newsletter
 
Developer Updates  
Free Website Content 
 RSS  Articles
 RSS  Forums
 RSS  All Feeds
Write For Us Get Paid 
Request Media Kit
Contact Us 
Site Map 
Privacy Policy 
Support 
 USERNAME
 
 PASSWORD
 
 
  >>> SIGN UP!  
  Lost Password? 
STORAGE DEVICES

Icy Dock Modiflash 722
By: Rich Smith
  • Search For More Articles!
  • Disclaimer
  • Author Terms
  • Rating: 5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars / 1
    2006-08-29

    Table of Contents:
  • Icy Dock Modiflash 722
  • Out of the box
  • The Tray Itself
  • Testing and conclusion

  • Rate this Article: Poor Best 
      ADD THIS ARTICLE TO:
      Del.ici.ous Digg
      Blink Simpy
      Google Spurl
      Y! MyWeb Furl
    Email Me Similar Content When Posted
    Add Developer Shed Article Feed To Your Site
    Email Article To Friend
    Print Version Of Article
    PDF Version Of Article
     
     
    ADVERTISEMENT

    Stay one step ahead of the competition. Evaluate and give feedback on some of the hottest web development tools on the market today. Make your opinion heard! Click Here

    Icy Dock Modiflash 722 - Out of the box


    (Page 2 of 4 )

    The Modiflash 722 arrived packed in a sturdy cardboard box.  Inside, it was suspended between foam moldings, further protecting it during shipping.

      

    The first thing I did was pull out the contents of the box, so I could get an idea of what I was dealing with.  Most of the hardware (screws, keys, etc.) is contained inside the unit itself, so you won't see it for a little bit.

    Icy Dock did a really good job with their instructions.  The instruction sheet unfolds into a full color page, showing installation, removal, and operations of the product in clear detail.  This is a major thumbs-up, as it is clear and professional.

    Here's a close-up of the front of this unit.  The faceplate/lever has a wild image of a warrior on it, along with the LCD display and the control buttons.  One opens this particular lever by inserting a finger in the hole next to the key-lock, hooking a finger below the silver arch, and pulling to disengage the lock.

    Here on the back of the unit, we see the cooling fan, as well as the SATA connector and MOLEX power connector. There are also a couple of jumpers for selecting master/slave, and for hooking up the HDD activity cable.

    Here is the tray coming out of the enclosure as it sits on my workbench.  Once the lever is lifted, the tray slides forward and out easily.

    The above picture is a comparison between the internal MB122 (pictured on the right) and the Modiflash 722 (on the left).  As you see, the Modiflash is much deeper than the MB122.

    Looking at the enclosure itself, we see the spring-loaded door which drops shut when the tray is removed.  We can even see the internal connector where the tray interfaces with the enclosure. 

    Here's a better shot of the inside of the enclosure.  As you can see, there is an individual 64 pin industrial connector.  In the MB122 last week, I was dismayed that the interface between the tray and enclosure was the connectors on the drive itself, as I know from experience those connectors aren't rated for connecting and removal on a continuous basis.  Here, all of the stress is taken off of those connectors and put instead on an industrial connector, designed for exactly that kind of thing.

    More Storage Devices Articles
    More By Rich Smith


       · I'll be glad to answer any questions in regards to this fine product!
     

    Recommended by Dev Hardware

    STORAGE DEVICES ARTICLES

    - Throwing a Glance at Solid State Drives
    - Soyo SlimEX Platinum Review
    - Setting Up Your USB Storage Device as a Port...
    - Network Storage for the Home with the D-Link...
    - Netgear SC101 Network Attached Storage for t...
    - The Need for Speed for External Storage
    - Icy Dock Modiflash 722
    - Icy Dock MB122 Internal Removable Drive
    - Flash Drives are Taking Over
    - Lightscribe Disc Labeling System
    - LiteOn Dual-Layer DVD RW SOHW-1693S Review
    - Hard Drive Modding: How to Void Your Warrant...
    - What Next-Gen DVD Will Survive the Next Thre...
    - Sony 128MB USB Flash Drive with Fingerprint ...
    - AOpen DUW1608/ARR 16x DVD+/- R/RW Review





    © 2003-2008 by Developer Shed. All rights reserved. DS Cluster 6 hosted by Hostway