Case Logic QHDC-101 Portable EVA Hard Drive Case - Black..
Special Price Case Logic QHDC-101 Portable EVA Hard Drive Case - Black By Case Logic
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155 of 157 people found the following review helpful.
By Tiger
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1AQLVR9O3723H Overall, this is a quality case. Whether it fits your device well is entirely up to whether your device dimensions fit the dimensions of the case well. There is no foam padding inside, but it has a nice one inch wide elastic strap that runs the length that holds the device fairly well. But without foam, it will not have much shock resistance if you want to throw it around. But you do gain a slim case without a lot of foam padding. The shell is quite firm, not foam, and seems to protect very well. The top is reinforced and is stronger than the bottom half, so I would orient any LCD screens face up. Like any case, the weak point is if compressed in the center you can flex in if you squeeze it. But it seems significantly stronger than foam or some cheaper alternatives. It would have been nice if the bottom was reinforced as much as the top, but the bottom is still quite firm, just not as resistant to compression. I just wouldn't this at the bottom of a suitcase.
The outside dimensions are 6" wide, 4" long, 1.25 " thick, with rounded corners. Inside dimensions are 5.25" wide, 3.25" long, with rounded corners. My Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB Portable HD (measures 4.3" x 3.25" x 0.5") fit easily with room to spare width-wise and in thickness. The strap held it in place well thickness wise and fairly well length wise where there were gaps, but you could still shake it end to end if you tried. It was more than enough for tossing in my laptop bag and toting with me. Just for some versatility and other dimensions that might fit, my Magellan RoadMate 3065 4.7-Inch GPS (5.375" x 3.312" x 0.625") just fit with being able to zipper around it without forcing it, but was tight. I would definitely orient my Magellan LCD screen up for better protection. It might be a bit tight for shock absorption, but seemed okay for tossing in a glove compartment or purse.
There is a netted section on the top half to hold accessories with another fairly strong elastic band 0.375" thick and held about 0.25" from the back. You are probably pretty limited to fit something small with your device in here. Maybe you could put a small USB cable or something. But you could also be adding a pressure point that if compressed from outside would transfer to your device through the object held here. I suppose you could put your own piece of foam here for added protection, but it seem unnecessary.
65 of 68 people found the following review helpful.
By Douglas Hughes
This case was recommended by Amazon to fit the Seagate 1TB portable. Got the case and it really doesn't fit. You can almost force it in but it doesn't fit. I have 2 WD passport essentials and the cases all give plenty of room and work well.
I would NOT buy this to use a Seagate 1TB portable with it will not fit
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful.
By JDP
The Case Logic QHDC-101 Hard Drive Case comes in a well constructed design that certainly won't be mistaken for a cheap knockoff. After taking it out of the box I tried it out with my Transcend StoreJet 500GB hard drive. Not surprisingly there's room to spare for both cable and the hard drive.
For me I like the overall feel, look and quality of the hard shell casing. Securing is easy with an all metal zipper. I found that the exterior stitching to be top notch. The rubberized company logo is firmly glued on the front. Unlike other Case Logic products, this item only comes in a black finish. The EVA padding is first rate and holds up well when dropped.
The manufacturer did a great job lining the interior with a non abrasive black cloth. This particular model also has an interior netting designed as a slip in pocket for storing SD cards or cable. The expandable nylon restraint securely held my hard drive unit in place. The Case Logic QHDC measures 5.3" x 3.5" x 1.5" and weighs in at 3 ounces.
Speaking from personal experience, I can say that Case Logic has for years lived up to their billing as having one of the best lifetime limited warranties anywhere. Four years ago I had a problem with the zippers on one of their products. I sent it to the factory for repair and surprisingly received a new replacement. That alone speaks volumes about this product and the company. Like my other Case Logic products, I never have to worry about my gear getting scratched or banged around. Its 100% top quality protection.
