After releasing a compact USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure earlier this month, PC accessory maker Brando has introduced a new USB 3.0 accessory called the Y-1034 Unitek USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter. Its handiness stems from its simplicity; the Y-1034 simply plugs straight into a SATA hard drive without having to set up an external enclosure. It connects to a computer with a standard USB 3.0 connection for a theoretical transfer speed that tops out at 5Gb/s while still supporting the older USB 2.0 interface. Available now for $48, it comes packaged with its own AC adapter for power, and up to 2TB drives are supported.

Tags: Brando, External Hard Drives, Storage

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