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Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
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Three ExpressCard/34 (SxS)
Two eSATA 6GB/s
External PCIe 2.0 x1 18-pin
Two 12V power
External PCIe x1 - 18
Thunderbolt
PCI Express 2.0 x1
Sony SxS, SxS-1, SxS Pro, SxS Pro+
All Sonnet ExpressCard/34 cards and most third-party ExpressCard/34 cards and devices
Expands Sonnet Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter to three ExpressCard/34 slots
Two (each of which can be hardware RAIDs of multiple drives)
Serial ATA
Flash-ROM upgradeable to latest firmware version
Supported in MacBook Pro
12V @ 1.25A input
12V @ 0.5A output to support Sonnet Fusion F2QR
20V
Yes
OS X Version 10.6.8-10.9.1
Mac with a Thunderbolt port
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008
5.9 x 6.2 x 1" / 15 x 15.75 x 2.54cm
The Sonnet Qio E3 High-Speed SXS Card Reader is designed specifically for use with SXS media cards. Providing a cost-effective, high-speed multi-slot alternative to stand-alone card readers for videographers and studios alike, Qio E3's three SXS slots enable you to ingest files faster and more efficiently, with aggregate ingest speed up to 300 MB/sec., much faster than standard USB adapters are capable.
Choice of Interface
Qio E3 is available with your choice of a PCIe interface card for desktops, an ExpressCard/34 interface for notebooks, or a Thunderbolt interface adapter (with included Thunderbolt cable) for any Mac with a Thunderbolt port. With the purchase of an additional Qio E3 PCIe adapter card, ExpressCard/34 card, or Thunderbolt adapter, you can move your Qio E3 from suite to suite and then to location and back again without breaking a sweat. No matter where you use it, Qio E3 will quickly become an essential tool in your workflow.
Flexible Power Options
AC Power
For desktop use, a universal 12V output AC power supply (with wall plugs for US, Japan, Europe, UK and Australia) is included.
Battery Power
For battery-powered operation during field work, Sonnet's optional XLR 4-pin adapter cable interfaces Qio E3 with an external battery pack, such as Tekkeon myPower ALL batteries at an 8-19V setting.
FireWire Bus Power
Alternatively, you can power the Qio E3 by connecting it to a computer with a FireWire port with Sonnet's optional FireWire 400-to-3.5mm power cable.
6Gb/s SATA PCIe 2.0 Host Controller Inside
Qio E3 includes two 6 Gb/s eSATA ports, perfect for connecting media readers with an eSATA interface, such as the RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" and 2.5".
Mac and Windows Compatible
Sonnet's Qio E3 offers Mac and PC cross-platform compatibility, extending its usefulness on location and in the studio. Whether you're using a MacBook Pro, PC-based HP Z800 or Mac Pro, or any Mac with a Thunderbolt port, the Qio E3 fits seamlessly into your demanding production workflow.
Travel and Desktop Companion
Qio E3 pro media reader is small-about the size of three stacked CD cases-and takes up so little space, you can use it just about anywhere. It's rugged, too-the robust aluminum case easily withstands heavy use. This pro media reader even incorporates a slot for Kensington and similar security locks to secure the device and deter theft.