Conclusion:
I found this enclosure for as low as $11 online, really quite a steal for what it is! Not only do you get a fair quality enclosure, but you also get
all the cables you need to connect it using USB OR E-SATA and a nice little carry pouch. It's performance also didn't let me down and for being a cheaper price enclosure, it performed just as good as those worth significantly more. My only two complaints were that Eagle Tech should rethink the bezel release mechanism and ditch the push-pin and maybe pay a little more attention in quality control to make sure more enclosures like our review sample don't make it onto the market with blemishes! If you need a highly affordable and well performing 2.5" drive enclosure, then make sure you don't overlook the Eagle Tech M-Series!
Pros:
Affordable price
All USB and E-SATA cables included (not just one or the other)
Great performance
Tool-less design makes it really useful in some situations (ie. computer test beds)
Cons:
I don't like the push-pin release mechanism. A button would be much more practical
Bezel plastic imperfection and crooked sticker on the bottom don't portray signs of high quality manufacturing
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