As many of you are aware Apple Computer has changed the look on the new MB and MBP. How does this “MB559 PRO edition”enclosure sound to you? Is it something that you might be interested in? Let us know your thoughts and opinions?

Greetings!

I wanted to introduce a new product from ICY DOCK. It's called an EZ-dock, and it's our first docking station for 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives. It provides a USB for universal support and e-SATA for 3 Gb/sec transfer rates. If using a 2.5" SATA drive, power adapter is not necessary. Simply connect the USB bus into the computer and you are ready to use the hard drive. The on/off toggle switch makes it easy to conserve energy and extend the life of a drive. The stand is easily detachable and allows the dock for better portability. Take a look at the picture, and you can see that the hard drive is not enclosed so it allows better heat dissipation.

For all the photographers and video editors out there who needs to carry around their hard drives, we provide a carrying case which allows you to carry your dock and 2.5” hard drive anywhere you go (carrying case will include with the dock). This lightweight dock can lay on any surface for hard drive stability and is small enough to grasp with just a hand. This simply, yet elegant, design will definitely stand out in any room and will work on any Windows and Mac systems.

Here are the features:

+Supports both 3.5” & 2.5” SATA I/II hard drives
+When using 2.5" SATA drive, power adapter and cable is not required (only the USB bus)
+Design for PC & Mac systems
+Plug & play design. Easy to install / swap hard drive in 5 sec
+On/off switch allows hard drive life expendability and energy conservation.
+Stand is detachable for portable use.
+Support eSATA connection for maximum SATA performance.
+Carry case protect your hard drive and important data when using as portable 2.5” enclosure.
+Simple stylish elegant design

ICY DOCK BRAND NEW 3-YEAR WARRANTY

We want to wish the new graduates who are starting off a journey to their new lives. This is a new year for them, and it’s a new year for us. With a start of a new beginning for students and graduates, ICY DOCK is starting our new beginning with a brand new warranty.

Starting from June 1, 2008, any ICY DOCK purchase you make from an authorized dealer will be covered by a three year warranty. That’s three more years of customer support and product guarantees, three more years of repairs and services, and three more years of customer satisfaction that we promise to bring to all of our patrons. You can check out our full warranty policy on our website.

http://www.icydock.com/ICY_DOCK_USA_Corporation_Warranty_Policy.pdf.

This is the best time ever to buy one of our ICY DOCK products. With new graduates approaching careers or a new school, life can be chaotic. Keeping things organize is the first step to success, and what better way to keep files and pictures organized by having a storage capacity that is convenient and secure. From everyone at ICY DOCK, we want to congratulate those who have just finished their school year and good luck on the coming years.

Sincerely,

ICY DOCK

Internal rack unit that is compatible with the MB559 tray?

Icy Dock always strides in providing convenience in storage, and we would want to make sure that our loyal customers are always satisfied with our products. So we want to get your feedback for a new product we’re thinking of releasing.

Here is the scenario: You come home from work with all your work information on your MB559 external hard drive. You take out the hard drive only to find that you have to unscrew the hard drive to place it inside the internal enclosure unit. But you decide not to do that and you just go for a USB connection. Now you have to plug in the USB cable to the back of the computer (What a drag!). Maybe you have an MB453 and decide to use that instead of MB559, and you find yourself left with two open slots and it looks hideous. If that has ever happened to you, or you don’t want this to happen to you, we need to hear from you.

Anyone who has purchased an MB559 knows that the tray can also be stored into an MB453, MB454, MB455 and MB561 series. So we are deciding if we should create an internal rack that fits inside a 5.25” slot. We want to hear your thoughts on creating a new single, internal rack unit that is compatible with the MB559 tray. Your feedback can affect what features it will have, such as key lock, cool LED design, and others that will revolutionize the way hard drive enclosures are built.

We would like to know if this is a product you might be interested in, because who’s to say that the scenario above never happens. Please give us your feedback if you might be interested in purchasing such a product and what kind of features you would want on it.

Share your ICY DOCK experience and get a free ORIGAMI Hard Drive Storage

Have an Icy Dock enclosure and absolutely love it? Then tell the whole world about it! Icy Dock is happy to give the opportunity to our customers to spread your Icy Dock experience and get rewarded for it.

Share your experience with any of our enclosures with others on any computer related online discussion forum and we will send you an Origami Hard drive Storage box. Simply send us a link proving this fact to us and we will send you your gift. So what are you waiting for? Get our there and spread the good word. Icy Dock.



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New Concept - Optional Card Reader & USB Hub for MB663UR Series

We at Icy Dock want to know what the readers out in internet land think about “card reader” and “USB hub” options for the MB663UR-1S / MB663UR-1A. These options would be able to plug into the housing like a regular hard drive tray. The user would have the option of using it internally in their system or externally with a USB connector wire in the back.

What would you, the user, be willing to pay for such options? Would this, in your opinion, be useful to your needs? Let us know your thoughts.

New Product Announcement: Power Bracket for MB559US, MB664US, and MB452MK

Here at ICY DOCK we are always striving to make life easier for you when it comes to your data storage needs. We have taken your many suggestions into consideration and have come up with a solution that will make storage with our enclosures easier. It is our pleasure to present to you the new “hybrid” power and eSATA bracket.

Here are a few of the highlights:

• It’s compatible with ICY DOCK MB559US, MB664US, and MB452MK.
• The drive turns on & off with the computer.
• No power adapter required.

More details here:
“Hybrid” power bracket

Available In Stores NOW!

ALL NEW MB452UK-1S DUO SATA & IDE ENCLOSURE

We are proud to introduce the ALL NEW MB452UK-1S to our line of products. ICYDOCK is always striving to achieve, as close as possible, the wishes of the our customers. The MB45UK does not disappoint. Here are some of the highlights:

- Dual interface design for SATA & IDE hard drives (with optional IDE HDD tray)
- Fully Interchangeable tray with MB123UK
- Solid Aluminum Construction
- Safeguard key lock

MB452UK-1S Product Page

MB123UK Product Page

Enclosure that is compatible with Mac pro internal mounting system?

ICYDOCK has recently been thinking intensively about new products for the Mac user. As many of you are aware Apple Computer has jumped on the Intel Duo Core. But this is only the most advertised of their improvements. They have also greatly improved hard drive capacity on all its product offerings. Specifically with the former “G5” models now named Mac Pros. These desktops have an internal compartment that contains enough space for 4 hard drives that allows for “…Hard drive storage up to 3TB.” What do you the Mac user think about a specially designed “enclosure” that is compatible with G5 internal mounting system? How does this “Mac compatible” enclosure sound to you? Is it something that you might be interested in? Let us know your thoughts and opinions?

NEW ICYDOCK MB559 Series Mirror Black

Icydock proudly announces the new black in Mirror finish. That's right! The MB559 series not only comes in black but also in a mirror black glossy finish. Even better news they are in stock and ready to ship. Get yours today!

There are three models to fit your need:

MB559US-1SMB - eSATA + USB 2.0 with free eSATA bracket included

MB559UEA-1SMB - Firewire 400 + USB 2.0 with oxford924DSA chipset

MB559UEB-1SMB - Firewire 800 + USB 2.0 with oxford924DSB chipset