AMS Venus GOGO 2.5" OTG Enclosure

Introduction:

    American Media Systems, Inc. (AMS) offers a wide variety of computer related items, ranging from server enclosures to PSU's to raid storage devices. AMS also offers HDD enclosures, and that's what I have up for review: the AMS Venus GOGO 2.5" OTG Enclosure. The OTG means "On The Go". This enclosure comes with a rechargeable battery and can be used while in the field to pull data from USB devices. OK, enough talking... onto the review.

About the Company:

    American Media Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of electronic enclosures for computer systems and peripheral devices. We are known as a one-stop enclosure source... offering a total solution for your enclosure needs. Our broad range of product line covers the areas of PC, data storage, RAID, server, and rackmount. We offer a full range of services such as design, engineering, tooling, and assembly with metal and plastic materials. With our factories located in Taiwan and China, we are able to fulfill the highest demand for a quick-to-market enclosure solution at competitive prices.Located in Silicon Valley, AMS works closely with the leading companies in the computer industry. We are able to provide local procurement, technical and marketing supports to our US business partners. Our New Jersey office also provides JIT service to our customers in the east coast.

Features:

• Copy and saves files directly from any USB mass storage device without a computer

• Easy One-Touch backup to copy/save files

• Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery (DC 3.7v 900mA) -- charge via power adapter

• Compliant with OTG 1.0 supplement and USB 2.0 specifications

• High-speed (480Mbps) USB host, and device and backward compatible to USB 1.1 (12Mbps)

• Supports USB storage devices with USB mass storage device class compliance

• Supports USB storage devices with FAT 12/16/32 file system

• OTG dual role capability

• USB mass storage class bulk-only specification

• One USB mini AB female connector for USB mass storage device connection and host connection
   

Specifications:

• Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 2.0 On-The-Go new specifications

• Provides two functions (as a general HDD external case of USB 2.0 host)

• Easy to operate, only the copy key is required when duplicating data

• Supports all USB storage devices, MP3's, card readers and digital cameras

• Supports USB mass storage standard device system format, supports FAT 12/16/32

• Equipped with power and access LED indicators

• Small and compact, convenient to carry

• One small USB AB port, smart identify -- host and device setup

• Display: LED display (power, HD read and write, copy error, HD full)

• Case material: Aluminum

• Dimensions: 5.9" * 3.3" * 0.85"
   

A Closer Look:

Retail front	Retail rear	Open Box
Cable and manual	Driver CD	Carrying Case
Silver and Black	Black and Silver	Power switch
OTG Backup button	Connections on rear	Tray release latch

  The Venus GOGO is not your standard 2.5" HDD enclosure. This model features a rechargeable internal battery which makes this unit even more portable than most others. The Venus GOGO comes in two colors: Black and Silver.

   The main body of the enclosure is aluminum, so it should provide sufficient cooling for the HDD. On the back side of the enclosure are 3 ports. One is a power jack that receives power from the USB port on a computer to charge the internal battery. The other two are USB data ports.

   The mini USB-B port is for the connection from the Venus GOGO to the computer. The second USB port is used for the OTG feature of the Venus GOGO. Also a carrying case is included and on the back end of the case is an opening for the USB port, so there is no need to remove the Venus GOGO from the case to use the OTG function.

Blue power led	Side by side	Front view
1 front 1 rear	Carrying case	Almost home
Velcro closure	OTG access hole	USB cable pluged into OTG port
	Power Cable

    AMS has kept the front side of the Venus GOGO rather simple, with just a button, a switch, and an assortment of LED indicator lights. The switch is the main power switch for the enclosure and is used to power the HDD On/Off for use out in the field.

   The backup button is described on the unit itself as the OTG button. One push of this button, and the Venus GOGO will pull the data from a USB device connected to the USB port.

   The LED's on the front of the enclosure consist of a blue LED (power,) a green LED (charging,) a yellow LED (battery low,) another green LED (HDD access,) and a red LED (HDD full/HDD error.) See, I told you it had an assortment of LED's.