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80GB Newer Technology miniStack v2 7200RPM 8MB Cache Performance FireWire+USB2 Drive Solution with Integrated Side & Rear USB2 & FireWire Powered Hubs. All Cables, Prosoft Data Backup, Intech HD Speedtools, & 3 Year NewerTech Warranty included. (NWTMS2F7080GB8) Same Day $104.99
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FireWire® 400/USB 2.0 Powered Hub External Storage Solution
with 80GB of Storage Capacity

 
 

Time Machine Ready logo

 Our solutions work with OS X Leopard's® Time Machine™ feature to keep an up-to-date copy of all of your files and documents. Go back in time to recover anything with ease.

80GB of High Performance
With Space Saving FW/USB Hub!

Features:

  • Whisper Quiet Operation
  • Large 8MB Cache
  • Compact 6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5" size
  • Integrated USB 2.0 powered 3-port hub (1 uplink + 3 additional)
  • Integrated FireWire powered 2-port hub/repeater (1 uplink + 2 additional)
  • Auto-Power on/off automatically with computer
  • Intelligent thermal monitoring activates fan only when needed
  • Industry standard security slot
  • Selectable FireWire or USB 2.0 hard drive interface mode
  • Fully bootable via USB or FireWire
miniStack v2 is the perfect companion for ANY Mac or PC!

From desktops to notebooks, miniStack v2 is the perfect companion for ANY Mac or PC.

Expand your storage capacity and port flexibility while decreasing your desk/cord clutter.

 RoHS CompliantPlug and Play

Small Footprint, Big Performance:
Housed within the miniStack v2’s compact, sleek, state-of-the-art enclosure is a fast 3.5" drive with up to 750GB that blows away smaller and slower 2.5" internal drives. Now you can have all the storage space you need for music & video files, graphics & photos, and document backup. Plus, with three FireWire 400 ports (1 uplink + 2 additional) and four USB 2.0 ports (1 uplink + 3 additional), you now can connect devices including scanners, printers, memory card readers, digital cameras, and iPods® – all at once!

Portable and Versatile:
This terrific storage/connectivity solution is fully portable and works with all Macintosh® computers and laptops, as well as virtually any Windows® or Linux®-based system with USB or FireWire. The easy-to-use, Plug and Play miniStack v2 also is perfect for booting your OS on any system with USB 2.0 boot-support.

A miniStack Solution For Every Need:
Whether you're a techie and want to add your own hard drive to one of our 0GB Kits or want the convenience of a pre-configured solution that comes complete with a leading hard drive utility/performance & backup software bundle, NewerTech has a miniStack v2 solution for your specific need.

Software Included

Prosoft Engineering® Data Backup for Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later
Consumers Choice Best Buy AwardBackup Made Easy. Data Backup makes iteasy to backup to FireWire and USB drives, network drives, CDs, and even DVDs. Make schedules so you don't need to 'think' about backing up... it does it for you. A $59.00 Value, FREE!

 Intech® SpeedTools Utilities™ Mac OS 8.6 - OS X only
Intech Hard Disk SpeedTools consists of a suite of utilities managed by an application which controls the launching, documentation, and version control of each individual component utility, such as Disk Defrag and QuickBack. An easy-to-use installation and removal application is provided to make installation a snap, yet powerful enough to allow you to customize which utility component set you would like to create. An $89.95 Value, FREE!
NovaStor NovaBACKUP® Solution for Windows® 2000 and later
NovaBACKUP has been helping millions of users recover from data loss and disasters for over 18 years. Feature rich, NovaBACKUP provides a powerful backup solution. Built-in support for hundreds of the most popular storage devices and a step-by-step backup and restore wizard makes NovaBACKUP extremely easy to use. Requires Windows 2000 and later. A $49.95 Value, FREE!

Compatibility
Mac

Macintosh Requirements:
Apple OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Apple OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Apple OS X 10.1.x or later, and an available FireWire for USB port

 PC

Windows Requirements:
Windows 98SE or later and an available FireWire or USB port
Product Specifications
Drive Type 3.5" PATA (IDE/ATA)
Bridge Chipset Oxford 911+ FireWire® (1394A)/Prolific 2507 USB 2.0
Drive Rotation Speed 7200RPM
Data Cache Size 8MB
Case Material High quality aluminum colored plastic
Features
  • Integrated USB 2.0 high-speed 4-port hub (1 uplink + 3 additional)
  • Integrated Firewire 1394A powered 3-port repeater/hub (1 uplink + 2 additional)
  • FireWire and USB 2.0 ports on left side
  • Switch for Firewire or USB hard disk mode
  • Smart interactive cooling system with thermal probe automatically regulating fan speed
  • Massive passive heat sink to radiate heat away from hard drive
  • Smart power switch - NewerTech miniStack v2 will power up and down in tandem with your computer
  • Kensington security slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack to be anchored to a desk
Interface/Ports
  • FireWire 400 (1394A) 3 ports (6pin)
  • USB 2.0 high speed (USB1.1) 4 ports (4pin)
    • 1 port upstream (B Type)
    • 3 ports downstream (A Type)
Data Transfer
  • FireWire 400 (1394a) - 400Mbps (or 50MB/sec)
  • USB 2.0 - 480Mbps (or 60MB/sec)
  • USB 1.1 - 12Mbps (or 1.5MB/sec)
Port/Interface Bootability

Can I use this solution as external startup drive?
Mac Requirements Apple OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Apple OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Apple OS X 10.1.x or later, and an available FireWire for USB port
Windows Requirements Windows 98SE or later and an available FireWire or USB port
Power Supply
  • External power adapter universal auto-switching (UL, CUL, CE, TUV approved)
  • Input: AC 100-240V, 1.2A, 50-60Hz
  • Output: DC +5/1.5A , +12V/1.5A
Enclosure Size 6.5" × 6.5" × 1.5"
(16.51cm × 16.51cm × 3.81cm)
Software Included
Remarks The NewerTech miniStack v2 can be used either as Firewire or USB hard disk. Use the switch at the back to change the mode.

Operating Environment
Temperature (operating) 5°C - 55°C (41°F - 131°F)
(non-operating) -40°C - 65°C (-40°F - 149°F)
Relative Humidity (operating) 8% - 90% RH (non-condensing)
(non-operating) 5% - 95% RH (non-condensing)
Shock (operating) 65G 2mS
(non-operating) 175G 2mS
Vibration

(operating) 1.0G (5 - 300Hz)
(non-operating) 5.0G (5 - 500Hz)
MTBF More than 500,000 power-on hours
Standard Mechanism Hitachi DeskStar 7K160
Warranty

Three Year Repair/Replacement Warranty - In addition to NewerTech's three year warranty, the internal hard drive mechanism may be covered by up to an additional two year warranty direct with the drive manufacturer. (160GB to 1.0TB configured solutions)

Note: Do not disassemble or otherwise open your NewerTech storage solution prior to the conclusion of the NewerTech warranty period. Doing so will void the remainder of the NewerTech warranty.


Ports and Accessories
  1. Smart fan exhaust port
  2. Connection switch
  3. Kensington security slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack v2 to be anchored to a desk
  4. Smart power switch. Turn it off manually, or leave on and will power up and down in tandem with the computer.
  5. Power receptacle
  6. Powered 3 port USB hub (2 rear, 1 side)
  7. USB uplink port (rear)
  8. Powered 3 port Firewire hub (2 rear, 1 side)
  9. 16" High Quality Double Shielded FireWire 400 connecting cable (6-6 Pin cable)
  10. 16" High Quality Double Shielded USB 2.0/1.1 connecting cable (A-B)
  11. External AutoSwitching 100~240v 50/60Hz UL Listed power adapter - 3A power supply gives you less stress and clean ample power! (UL, CUL, CE, TUV approved)
  • Smart interactive cooling system with thermal probe automatically regulates fan speed
  • Over 1GB of Freeware/Shareware/Public domain software installed
  • Color product manual

 
What Can you Store On A miniStack v2?
This chart is an illustrative example of different file formats and the vast number of your digital lifestyle files that can be stored on miniStack v2.*
80GB
8MB Cache
160GB
8MB Cache
250GB
16MB Cache
320GB
16MB Cache
500GB
16MB Cache
750GB
16MB Cache
Photos:
(1MB per 2.4 megapixel JPEG photo - low resolution)		 80,000
Pictures
 160,000
Pictures
 250,000
Pictures
 320,000
Pictures
 500,000
Pictures
 750,000
Pictures
Photos:
(2.4MB per 4 megapixel JPEG photo)		 40,000
Pictures
 80,000
Pictures
 150,000
Pictures
 160,000
Pictures
 250,000
Pictures
 375,000
Pictures
Uncompressed Digital Video:
(13GB/hour data rate)		 6.08
hours
 12.16
hours
 19
hours		 24.32
hours
 38
hours
 57
hours
Movies:
(2GB/hour DVD Quality MPEG)		 40 DVD
Quality Movies
 80 DVD
Quality Movies
 125 DVD
Quality Movies
 160 DVD
Quality Movies
 250 DVD
Quality Movies
 375 DVD
Quality Movies
Music:
(2.85MB per MP3 song)		 28,000
Songs		 56,000
Songs		 87,500
Songs		 112,000
Songs		 175,000
Songs		 262,500
Songs

The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences. * in pre-configured solutions
Benchmarks
Tested using a 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac running Mac OS X 10.4.9
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