Visually and from the handling ago, I find it a shame, that's the body of this Trek doors FP now plastic. I have a solid metal case much appreciated and it was also a selling point although it has no impact on the operation of the external FP. The product has become cheap and I hope quality still as good as the previous FP. I werdees yes see over the years. I was a very satisfied customer TrekStor, now this has changed slightly Peter Hahn, Marienstr 31 96114 Hirschaid (I'm at Trek goals registered) TrekStor DataStation maxi Pace external hard drive 3TB (8.9 cm (3.5 inch), 5400rpm, USB 3.0) Black