NewerTech has announced MiniStack & MiniStack Max two Stackable HD Enclosures for Mac Mini, these Hard Drives are beautifully designed to mimic the look for a Mac Mini 2010 or newer. These drives can be under your Mac Mini blending with the existing hardware seamlessly. These drives are not limited to Mac Mini only, these will great with any hardware.. There is no word on pricing yet.
The Newer Technology miniStack® is the perfect external storage and backup solution designed specifically to complement the look and feel of the latest Mac lineup. With a footprint identical to the Mac mini (2010 or later), the two stack and fit together for seamless desktop integration. It also looks great when paired with the iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and aluminum or black finished PCs.
miniStack
The miniStack can handle up to 4TB of storage and features a quad interface that allows you to choose the way you connect to your computer–via FireWire 800/400, USB 3.0/2.0, or eSATA – with data transfer speeds up to 500MB/s.The large storage capacity up to 4.0TB and multi-interface options make the miniStack ideal for storing or backing up large music, photo, and video libraries.
- Durable aluminum body is designed to match the finish of the current Mac line
- Quad interface:
- FireWire 800/400 (100MB/s / 50MB/s)
- USB 3.0/2.0 (500MB/s / 60MB/s)
- eSATA (300MB/s)
- MagLev fan (same as used in the Mac mini) offers frictionless, whisper-quiet operation
- Integrated Kensington Security Slot for theft prevention
- High quality double-shielded connection cables included for USB 3.0 and FW 800 (eSATA sold separately)
- Identical footprint to 2010 and later Mac mini (measures 1.4 (H) x 7.7 (W) x 7.7 (D) inches)
miniStack Max
While ideally sized for the Mac mini, the miniStack Max compliments ANY Mac or PC by adding extended data storage or backup along with three USB ports for powering and charging external devices. An integrated USB 3.0 SD card reader (SDXC) conveniently located on the front of the drive makes transferring photos and video from digital cameras easier than ever. Plus, an internal CD/DVD read/write drive completes your digital workflow without adding extra cords and clutter.
Features:
- Durable aluminum body compliments Mac aluminum finish
- Front panel easy access USB 3.0 SD card reader (SDXC)
- Optical read/write CD/DVD drive
- USB hub with three USB 3.0 ports, one with 2.1Amp power for charging devices like the iPad.
- Quad interface:
- FireWire 800/400 (100MB/s / 50MB/s)
- USB 3.0/2.0 (500MB/s / 60MB/s)
- eSATA (300MB/s)
- MagLev fan (same as used in the Mac mini) offers frictionless, whisper-quiet operation
- Integrated Kensington Security Slot for theft prevention
- High quality double-shielded connection cables included for all interfaces
- Identical footprint to 2010 and later Apple Mac mini (measures 2.33 (H) x 7.7 (W) x 7.7 (D) inches)