Akitio Neutrino U3+ USB 3.0 HDD enclosure launched

Posted on Wednesday, June 27 2012 @ 21:55 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Akitio presents the Neutrino U3+, a stylish $79 USB 3.0 HDD enclosure.
Akitio, a leading manufacturer of storage solutions, announced today the release of the Neutrino U3+ laptop hard drive enclosure to the company’s ever-expanding product line. With the news of Apple®’s integration of USB 3.0 to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, the Neutrino U3+ is ideal for Mac users, as well as audio and video professionals, looking for a portable, speedy storage solution.

Akitio’s Neutrino U3+ is encased in a portable aluminum enclosure and was created for ease of use and the latest 2.5” SATA hard drives. By combining USB 3.0 SuperSpeed technology with FireWire 800, Neutrino U3+ provides two of the fastest transfer speed combinations available.

Akitio’s Neutrino U3+ features the following:
  • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface
  • USB 2.0 backwards compatible
  • FireWire 800 interface (two ports)
  • FireWire 400 backwards compatible
  • Daisy Chain
  • Bus Powered
  • Designed for 2.5” drives up to 12.5mm
  • Large heatsink for passive cooling
  • Durable, compact and portable
  • Stackable
  • Fanless


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    Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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