USB 2.0 External Enclosure ( Box ) for 1.8-inch IDE Notebook (Laptop) Hard Drive NexStar-3 Mirror Finish Vantec NexStar3 NST-180U2-RD CSE-U2-180-NST3-RD About NexStar-3 1.8" External Enclosure: Form and functionality collide with style in the NexStar 3 External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec.  With its mirror finish, sleek curves and bold colors, the Vantec NexStar 3 stands out from the crowd.  The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat, protecting your drive from overheating.  The NexStar 3 also utilizes USB 2.0, offering speeds up to 480Mbps,  40 times the speed of USB 1.1!  But if you are using USB 1.1, the NexStar 3 is still an ideal way to store and transfer large amounts of data.  Available in 3 vivid colors (Onyx Black, Brilliant Red and Midnight Blue), the NexStar 3 lets you store your personal data in an enclosure that matches your style! Features > Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive > Transfer Rates Up To 480MBPS w/ USB 2.0 (12MBPS w/ USB1.1) > Easily Add Storage To Any System With USB > Hot-Swappable: Plug And Play Without Rebooting Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power/HDD Activity System Requirements: > Intel Pentium II 350 MHz-compatible or Mac G3 processor & greater > Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or Mac OS 8.6 & greater > USB-equipped system > For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications CD Rom drive (if drivers are needed) Specification > Interface: IDE to USB 2.0 > Compatible with 1.8" Hard Drive > Supports: Window 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP, Mac OS 8.6 & Above