Product Description

Product Features •Compact case to store or transport smaller portable hard drives •Slimline design allows case to easily fit into any backpack or briefcase •Durable, hardshell exterior to protect valuable data •Interior strap secures portable hard drive in place •Zippered closure •Fits hard drives up to: 6" x 3.75" x 1.25"

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5525 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Case Logic
• Model: PHDC-1 RED
• Released on: 2008-06-24
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 4.70" w x 7.00" l, .25 pounds

Features

• Carrying on its tradition of marketing sturdy and shockproof cases for external hard drives
• Case Logic presents the SKU-PHDC1
• which is designed specifically for 1.8? or 2.5? hard drives. In order to keep your hard drive in place
• the case comes with two elastic bands one for the hard drive and the other for its USB cable. The SKU-PHDC1 also has a zipper closing system that is in keeping with its slimline design
• and slides easily into your backpack or carry case. For added protection

Customer Reviews

Superb idea, shame the drives have shrunk.
I had great expectations for this as the case is pictured with a western Digital passport drive inside. However when I got mine it was too big for the newer model passport drives, my older 80GB model fits perfectly. The two newer models are so small they are not held effectively in place by the elastic strap. If there was some additional removable packing designed for the newer model then all would be fine. The benefit of the hard shell is reduced when the internal packing material is not shock absorbing. All in all a great case for older larger portable drives, but needs updating as technology moves on.

A bit too big for slim portable HDs
It looks nice etc., but this pouch is for "slim" hard drives (HDs) from the past. This is not something you can put in your pocket, as it is too big. There is a pocket inside for a USB cord, but it is also too big. One can put two or three cords in there. Since I myself have a slim HD from Western Digital (WD), I would call it - a pouch for two portable HDs from WD. Besides, HD is NOT held securely, as the pocket is too big for my WD, so HD can wobble in 2 dimensions if a force is applied. There is a stretchable band inside that is supposed to hold HD at the top, but it just only toching it rather preventing HD from falling out than holding it tight. I ended up putting more things in the pouch to use a space inside efficiently and hold the hard drive more tight. It is also tricky to connect HD while it is in the pouch, so you have to take it out. Not the most advanced and handy construction. I understand that one can not make something absolutely universal, for all portable HDs. But if you want something handy, small and secure just for your slim HD from Western Digital, this pouch is not perfect al all. It is just to carry HD + USB cord + accessories in the same place in your backpack.

I was slightly worried by the other reviews....
....but I have to say I am delighted with these cases, I bought two to protect an old 2.5 inch drive and my new western digital 250 gb pasport drive.

The pouch might be slightly bigger than required but there is a band to hold the drive in place and room for a USB cabel on the other side.

The case is well made, solid and certainly feels as if it will offer excellent protection to my nice new external hard drive.

I am delighted with it.