Speed. No, not the movie with the bus barreling down the interstate with a bomb rigged to it... I’m talking about data transfer rates.

In this day and age, we as consumers are very impatient and want things instantly. And as technology progresses at the rate we are seeing, it’s not surprising that there are numerous external devices available that can satisfy the consumers need for speed. The subject of this review, Kingwin’s Dock Master USB 3.0 hard drive dock, is a perfect example of this trend.



Kingwin has over 15 years of experience in the computer components market, with a dedication to producing innovative products and to providing unparalleled customer service. We have looked at a variety of products from Kingwin over the years, from coolers to power supplies to plenty of drive accessories, but this is the first USB 3.0 drive accessory.

Before we take a look at the Kingwin Dock Master USB 3.0 hard drive dock provided for review, let's take a look at some published information taken from the official product page on the Kingwin website.

Features:

» Model DM-2535U3
» 2.5” / 3.5” SATA Hard Drive Docking Station
» Up to 5.0 Gbps Data Transfer Rate In USB 3.0
» Increase Storage Capacity to Any System
» Plug and Play
» Rohs Compliant
» LED for H.D.D. Access & Power

Specifications:

» H.D.D. Support: 2.5”/3.5” SATA Hard Disc
» H.D.D. Capacity: 2TB
» Support OS: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7
» Mac OS 10x & Above
» Interface: USB 3.0

Physical:

» Height - 71mm
» Width - 146mm
» Length -115mm

What's In the Box:

» Dock
» Power Supply
» USB 3.0 Cable
» Instruction Manual