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    External Harddrive Enclosures

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by DaGreek, Aug 24, 2004.

  1. DaGreek

    DaGreek Notebook Evangelist

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    I was wondering is Firewire connection better to use for this or is USB 2.0 better? I'd like to store DVD movies on my external drive. I don't want to spend more then 30 either but I'm looking on newegg and see many options under 30$

    This is the one I'm looking at:
    BYTECC 2.5" USB 2.0 ALUMINUM External Enclosure, Model "HD-201U2" -RETAIL

    Model# HD-201U2 (SILVER)
    Item # N82E16817145329

    Specifications:
    Application: 2.5" hard drives
    Material: Aluminum
    IDE Interface: Ultra ATA/ 133 & UDMA 5
    Interface: USB 2.0
    Power: from the host PC extra USB port
    Features: Support HDD up to 80G, Aluminum HDD external case for 2.5" HDD with height less than 9.5mm

    It's 15.99$ on sale till 4PST


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    DaGreek, Aug 24, 2004
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  2. Brian

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    They do have some firewire and USB options. I have a USB 2.0 and it works fine for me, but I hust use it for backups.

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