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Whether it is a USB hub, external drive
enclosure or multi-card flash reader, all happen to be peripherals that many
have found useful in the past or may even own quite a number of them by now.
This market is huge and the options out there can seem endless. With
most of these devices though, I found that finding the one that works well
is more of a gamble. While some manage to function well, others may either fail
to impress in terms of quality or performance, or may mislead many in terms
of feature support. I have owned so many of them over the years that I
find this to be a safe assumption. That's were the unique products
featured in this article come to play. Ultra Products, a now respected
source for computer peripherals and accessories, has released a very
clever line of products for those looking to have all these features in one
unique & "stackable" package, complete with its own power source.
Packaging & Contents
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The entire line of "Stackables" consists of four
individual products. You have a 3.5" hard drive enclosure, 7-port USB
hub, All-in-One card reader + USB Hub and even its own optional power
source. Yes, there's a compact 180W Multi-Outlet power center
specifically designed to power a large number of them. Fortunately, in order
to properly review them, they have generously sent over three, one of which
is the impressive 180W power supply. While all and their contents will
be covered thoroughly in the next section, here's a brief description of
each...
Stackable 180-Watt Multi-Outlet Power Center
The Ultra stackable 180-watt multi-outlet DC 12V power center is the perfect
energy solution for Ultra’s stackable series devices. This compact, durable
unit provides a reliable source of stable power you can depend on to run
your equipment. And the Ultra stackable 180-watt multi-outlet DC 12V power
center offers protection against over voltage, over power, and short circuit
-- so you can rest assured that your valuable investment is safe. Stands,
cables, and manual are included. Because every Ultra product must meet the
highest industry standards for quality and reliability, you can expect
superior performance from this stackable 180-watt multi-unit DC 12V power
center. Plus, our affordable price makes it an outstanding value.
Stackable 3.5-inch External Hard Drive Enclosure
Just add a drive and go! Our new portable, stackable external hard drive
enclosure features an IDE to USB 2.0 and FireWire (IEEE1394) interface and
supports 3.5-inch ATA 133/100/66 HDDs. It’s dual FireWire ports give you the
opportunity to daisy chain multiple hard drives. That’s right – you can use
one, or use more – just stack them up! The stackable 3.5-inch external hard
drive enclosure supports Windows XP, 2000, ME, Vista and Mac 9.0 and above.
Built-in 30 mm cooling fan keeps the drive running at maximum performance
while protecting it from excess heat. This easy to use external hard drive
enclosure is easy to use – it’s hot swappable, Plug and Play. Lay it down,
stand it or stack it! No matter how you use the Ultra portable, stackable
enclosure, it will meet and exceed industry standards.
Stackable All-In-1 Card Reader & USB 2.0 Hub
Add a USB Hub and an All-In-1 Media Card Reader to the Stack. That’s right –
you can use one, or use more – just stack them up! The Ultra Stackable Media
Drive features an All-In-1 Media Card reader, and a 6 Port USB 2.0 Hub.
Supports Windows XP, 2000, ME, Vista and Mac 9.0 and above. This easy to use
external Media Drive is easy to use – it’s hot swappable, Plug and Play. Lay
it down, stand it or stack it! No matter how you use the Ultra portable,
stackable Media Drive, it will meet and exceed industry standards.
Specifications
Before we show them to you in much more detail,
it is important to cover their specs...
Stackable 180-Watt Multi-Outlet Power Center
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Output |
Min |
Max |
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12V
+/- 5% |
1A |
15A |
Stackable 3.5-inch External Hard Drive
Enclosure
Specifications
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Plug and Play USB 2.0
and Firewire Interface
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Support 3.5" ATA
133/100/66 Hard Drives
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Maximum Capacity
Supported: 750 GB
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30mm Cooling Fan
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Front LED Indicators
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Dual External Firewire
Ports
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USB 2.0 Transfer Rate:
480Mbps
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Firewire
Transfer Rate: 400Mbps
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DC Power: 12V
System
Requirements
Stackable All-In-1 Card Reader & USB 2.0 Hub
Specifications
System
Requirements
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Supported Media Types
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Secure Digital
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Smart Media
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Memory Stick Duo MagicGate
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Secure Digital HC
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Smart Media C
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Memory Stick Duo Pro
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Compact Flash I
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Memory Stick
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Memory Stick Duo Pro MagicGate
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Compact Flash II
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Memory Stick MagicGate
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Memory Stick ROM
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Micro Drive
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Memory Stick Select Function
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Magic Store
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Multi Media Card
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Memory Stick Pro
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TransFlash
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RS Multi Media Card
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Memory Stick Pro Ultra II
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XD
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Multi Media 4.0
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Memory Stick Pro MagicGate
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XD - Type H
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RS Multi Media Card 4.0
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Memory Stick Duo
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XD - Type M
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