When the drive is in the "case", does it snap securely, or is it loose?
194527
It does not snap into the case, but it is snug enough that you need to push it out. It does not just flip out of the case with gravity.
194528
it folds completely inside and fits quite well even after multiple uses but does not "Snap" shut in any way
194529
How about this. It snaps in very gently, but you can't shake it out of the case. For my use, it is perfect. I've also had this thing for several years, and China changes their specs about once a week. Today's device could be very different.
711713
The magnetic clasp is VERY STRONG and sticks right away when you near the two magnets together. I was actually surprised of how strong the magnet is to the both of them, and very good question by you. Now, with the Macbook Pro 15; without the disk drive, the laptop itself is BARELY loose, perhaps like less than an inch! So you don't have to worry of the laptop wallowing around while you walk with the case. I yet have not been disappointed with this case. I hope this helps you.
80669
It is realiable and I have never had a loose port issue. I own three of the LaCie Rugged Harddrives...one standard and two portable. Never have had a problem, always runs fast.
1796807
It closes fairly securely. I don't know if the laptop would come out if dropped, I try never to drop mine!
1896032
The head is secured with a magnet. I haven't had any problems with it coming loose.
1205377
Honestly, it's a tight fit if you try to fit it with the 1TB Passport. I honestly never have to open the case up at all.........I just leave the cable plugged in and neatly wrap it around and through a small carabiner I attached to the case loop. Two of my coworkers on the ship ordered the same case after looking at mine because they liked it so much. I recommend it for protection from your hard drive breaking or erasing if you were to drop it.
33765
The lid clicks when closed but remember you can easily lift the lid with your fingers. I am not sure to what degree you mean "that secure".
522462
Mine snaps in beautifully and holds tight. You must have a faulty case. The only thing I don't like about my case is it doesn't stay in the easel position as the rubber grips are too small to hold it upright.
571028
NO, it simply means that it is an internal (chassis-less drive) no worries, none of your bits will fall out.
192712
the drive rails are designed to mount to the hard drive which allows the hd to slide vertically into the formed metal guides on the right side of the case. also, there is enough room underneath the dvd drive to slip in a second hd if needed. i hard mounted the second to the floor of the case, upside down, with double stick tape, and have not had a single problem or issue...huge storage potiential in a small form factor...
228770
It reminds me of a thumb drive. Actually it reminds me more of the size of a thumb. It doesn't stick out too far, enough to get your thumb and forefinger around it to release it. Maybe less than two inches? I'm going from memory here.
1488282
Mine was a little loose, but it just needs to be tapped to snug up the connector tabs. Hope this makes sense and helps.
1689519
As long as it's a 2.5" hard drive (aka a laptop hard drive), the drive should be able to hold it. The drive itself is dead simple. Though again this case offers zero drop protection, I know some people become paranoid about holding that much data in one not particularly sturdy source (I have a 500gb drive in there as well)
2049256
I leave the cover off mine. And after sticking on some large bumper feet, I have the Vantec lying flat on my desktop. I change out drives on it almost every day and there have been zero problems. But to clarify: I don't exactly "hot-swap" them, just meaning that I do perform the windows "Safely Remove Hardware" routine, then I power down the Vantec before I remove/replace a drive.
1936144
Cant say. I haven't had any issues with my drive at all. Its been working great for me the last few months. Mine has been HIGHLY reliable to the point
1374322
Define loose. My adapter connects without ever falling out but it is by no means as snug a connection as some other adapters I've had. I haven't had any problems with the adapter though, if that's what you're asking.
1650297
There is one small piece of foam in it to keep the drive in place, other than that ...no.