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Page 1 of 2 Today we have Silverstone’s MS01 External hard drive enclosure on our review bench. Intended to bring a more sophisticated look to the external hard drive market, this unit touts its aesthetics as a key selling point. Beyond looking pretty, does it do what it’s supposed to do? We have the answer for you.
| Product: | Silverstone MS01 |  | | Manufacturer: | Silverstone | | Common Price: | $54.99 USD | | Where to Buy: | Check Here | | Details: | - Dimensions: 5.59" x 8.78" x 1.57" (WxDxH)
- USB 2.0 hookup
- Extruded Aluminum Construction
- Quiet cooling
- Quick and easy setup
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Package Contents
- Drive cage
- Power Inverter
- USB Cable
- Power Cable
- Backup Software
It’s always been my thought that the best product is the one that does exactly what it promises to do, without nit-picks, without flaws, and without hassle. While it sounds simple, creating a product that does exactly that is very, very difficult. Today’s product to be subjugated to a test for idealism is Silverstone’s first foray into the realm of hard drive enclosures, the MS01.
The unit promises to look good and cool the hard drive down. To that end, Silverstone has crafted a visually interesting piece of extruded aluminum, with a smooth curved shape flowing all around the unit. In the front, a grill allows for air intake from the small, silent fan in the front, allowing for active and passive cooling of the hard drive inside. Ventilation holes on the top serve as the final exit point for warm air. Unfortunately, they also let out the noise from the hard drive. The unit is also made from very thick aluminum. While strong, it is also relatively heavy and dimensionally rather large.
The brushed aluminum finish is excellent in quality. Silverstone’s logo is displayed prominently on the top – but it is not obtuse. The front and back of the unit are made from extruded aluminum pieces. The back is a little barren aside from electrical and power needs. However, no one is going to be looking at the back of a hard drive cage.
Inside, a short IDE cable and four pin Molex connection are provided for data transfer and power distribution.
The included software, Backup King X, is decent enough to do what needs to be done – backup your data and restore it if necessary. With a simple point and click interface, it gets the job done, which is perfectly acceptable by almost anyone’s standards; kudos to Silverstone for thinking ahead and providing this with the drive.
On the downside, the software requires the device to be plugged in to work, though you can make your backup to any drive you want. Overall it’s a good choice
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