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    2.5" external SATA enclosure

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by FastMHZ, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. FastMHZ

    FastMHZ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    Anyone could sugest a good brand and model for a 2.5-inch external SATA enclosure, in aluminum material.

    I don´t want with HD, only need the enclosure.

    Regards,
     
    FastMHZ, Jul 16, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Vantec...I have three of their enclosures, and one is a 2.5" sata that is very good.
     
    Greg, Jul 16, 2007
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I've just bought one of these which has both USB and eSATA connections and supports both PATA and SATA HDDs. The PATA HDD only works through USB and the eSATA only works with SATA HDDs, but that is still some useful flexibility. It's slightly bigger than average (due to the extra connectors) and is not very beautiful (bust shiny black is the current fashion).

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 16, 2007
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  4. KevinM

    KevinM Notebook Consultant

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    I am buying the Vantec NexStar3 NST-260SU-BK as soon as my HD comes in.
     
    KevinM, Jul 16, 2007
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  5. FastMHZ

    FastMHZ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Since i dont have eSata on HP notebook, which expresscard or pcmcia card to get, that have Vista drivers ?
     
    FastMHZ, Jul 16, 2007
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  6. fargo

    fargo Notebook Geek

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    Express card cost $$$$$ probably more than your enclosure
     
    fargo, Jul 17, 2007
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I have a Vantec NexStar 3 2.5" enclosure - it's made out of aluminum and has eSATA/USB.

    You can just use USB if you want to save money. Sure, it's not as fast as eSATA but it's a lot cheaper.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 17, 2007
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  8. lupin..the..3rd

    lupin..the..3rd Notebook Evangelist

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    If your notebook has a Firewire port, make sure you get a Firewire drive enclosure. I have one of these and really like it: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/MOTGFW400/

    Most notebooks have onboard firewire so check yours. Firewire is sooooo much faster than USB for an external hard drive. It would be silly to go USB if you have onboard firewire.

    That enclosure I have is for a 2.5" pata drive, but check that site, there are sata enclosures as well.
     
    lupin..the..3rd, Jul 18, 2007
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