![]() It’s nothing against the Gauntlet enclosure itself, I’ve never used the backup button on any of these types of products myself. I’ve used it before, but personally I don’t care for it, I do my backups manually. The PCClone EX software works fine, but it’s basic stuff. This software is actually popular with devices like this one, I’ve seen it with many enclosures and docks that have the backup button on them. To use the backup button you’ll need to pop in the CD and install the software which happens to be PCClone Ex Lite. You just push the hard drive into the connections and then slide it back into the enclosure then secure the screws. To install a hard drive in the Gauntlet you’ll need to remove two screws and then pull the end off exposing the circuit board and SATA connections. Price: $32.99 (at NewEgg at time of review) * Supports USB Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport, Revision 1.0 * Supports HDD and SSD up to 500GB capacity * Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification * Supports all SATA I/II 2.5″ Hard Disk Drives or Solid State Drives up to 9.5mm height * Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 A built-in One Touch Backup (OTB) button provides an easy way to backup data when used with the included data backup software application. Use Gauntlet to save and transport critical data or to transfer data from an old HDD when upgrading your system. Installation of your 2.5″ HDD or SSD is simple and transforms your drive into a high-performance portable storage solution for use with desktop/notebook computers and USB enabled media players. Gauntlet works with your 2.5″ SATA I/II HDD or SSD, offers 5Gbps transfer rates and hot swappable plug and play connectivity. With an elegant all aluminum design and high quality craftsmanship, the Patriot Gauntlet SuperSpeed USB 2.5″ enclosure merges the speed and performance of USB 3.0 technology with portability. On the back you’ll find the USB 3 connection, USB power connection, backup button and an LED indicator. The back comes off to install the hard drive, it’s held on by two screws. On the top is the Gauntlet logo, and the front has the Patriot logo. The enclosure is black aluminum and looks very nice, even empty it’s fairly heavy. Inside you’ll find the enclosure itself, USB 3.0 cable, USB power cable and software disc. The Gauntlet comes in a nice looking box and it’s packaged well. Included with the enclosure is an extra USB power cable in case you might need it and the enclosure even has a backup button on it to be used in conjunction with the included software to make your backups quick and easy. The Gauntlet is extremely well made of aluminum, it looks great and it’s inexpensive when compared to others, even those that are no-name or generic brands. Today for review Patriot has sent me of the Gauntlet USB 3.0 enclosure for 2.5” hard drives and SSDs. With USB 3.0 becoming more mainstream more companies are coming out with compatible products, which makes for more competition which in turn brings the prices down, which is a good thing for the consumer. I was an early adopter and what was out there was limited and expensive, but most new technologies are. If you do not have a serial key, you can try entering "11111 11111 11111 11111" as the number, but this may not work for some versions of the software.USB 3.0 is getting more and more mainstream and it’s nice to see it. ![]() To use PCCloneEX, you will need a serial key that is usually provided with your device or on its packaging. You can download PCCloneEX from its official website or from the CD that came with your HDD docking device. It has two clone modes: Quick Clone and Full Clone, and it supports both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch external USB HDDs. Click OK to exit PCCloneEX.ĬonclusionPCCloneEX is a useful software program that allows you to clone your hard drive easily and quickly. When the cloning is done, you will see a message that says "Clone Completed". Do not interrupt or cancel the cloning process, as this may cause data loss or corruption. A progress bar will show you how much time is left until completion. If everything looks correct, click Start to begin the cloning process. You will see a summary of your selections and a warning message that reminds you to back up any important data on your destination drive before cloning. Step 5: Confirm and Start CloningThe final step is to confirm your settings and start cloning your hard drive. ![]()
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