It is true that the cable is a little stiff. Its length is not disturbed me more than that. It is USB 3.0. By cons, provide micro-screws to secure the hard disk to the housing. The exterior screws are good bills.
The LED is not a "power" button even if it looks like. A portion of the circle flashes when the disk is working.
The case is plastic on top and brushed aluminum underneath.
The cover is too small and ugly. There was a small screwdriver.