We've looked at quite a few external hard drive enclosures in reviews at Bigbruin.com, but only recently have we started to see units designed for 2.5" SATA drives. Drives in this smaller format are now available in larger capacities at lower prices,making them a more reasonable option. Eagle Tech has sent over one of their latest products, the ET-CS2LSU2-BK 2.5 Inch USB Drive Enclosure, shown in the promotional image below.


With a built in USB connector and leather trim, the ET-CS2LSU2-BK has an interesting appearance that instantly sets it apart from a typical drive enclosure. This review will take a closer look to see what else it offers that might differentiate it from other similar devices on the market. Before we get to that though, let's take a look at some published data taken from the Eagle Tech product page.

Features:

» Works with 2.5"hard drives up to 250GB
» Great for business travelers
» Reinforced chassis is practically torsion free
» Supple fine grain leather
» Nickel plated for enhanced wearability
» USB powered (no bulky AC adapter)
» Integrated USB cable (no messy wires)
» Dimension: 5.1"(L) x 3.5"(W) x 0.6"(H)

Specifications:

» SATA to USB 2.0
» Up to 480 Mbps via USB 2.0
» Support SATA 2.5" hard drives up to 7200RPM and 250GB
» Certification: FCC, CE Certified
» O.S. Support: Microsoft Win98SE/Vista/ME/2000/XP Mac OS 9.0 or higher Linux

Package Content:

» External storage system
» User manual
» 1 year limited warranty
» Certified USB 2.0 extension cable

Packaging:

The images below show the box that the Eagle Tech ET-CS2LSU2-BK is sold in. You have just about everything you might want to see; the actual product, a few extra images, lists of features and specifications, and a bit of marketing info to help you decide whether you want to purchase this device.