Results: Fantom Drive Fast, Sans Digital Limping Behind

The Fantom Drives G-Force Megadisk MDE1000 left the best impression, but due to the disks already being installed, it is also the most expensive of the units. The construction is solid and the performance values are good, and power consumption is moderate both during operation and when idle. Anyone looking for a storage solution that is also an optical treat, who is wiling to put up with the lack of flexibility when it comes to the hard disks used, should be happy with this option.

The SansDigital Mobilestor MS2UTN+ didn’t quite live up to expectations. The transfer rates couldn’t quite keep up with the other devices, and the problems we had using our Samsung HD321KJ disks and hot plugging did not impress us. But the unit gains points for good workmanship and solid construction, as well as the integrated power supply that means that the entire unit can be fully switched off and thus doesn’t use any power.

The Superbox / Jou Jye ST-2320S/UES was the surprise package. Our enthusiasm was still restrained when we initially unpacked the unit, but it was able to impress us with its excellent performance data. The less-than-impressive locking mechanism and the plastic front of the drive cage were the two sticking points. The DIP switch method used to select the operating mode was better than the rotating button used by the other products. If you don’t place too much value on workmanship, but don’t want to go without good performance values, you would be happy with this housing.