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    enclosure kit

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hah2110, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. hah2110

    hah2110 Notebook Consultant

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    hah2110, Feb 18, 2010
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Yes, since it's SATA. Note that if you use the USB 2.0 interface, transfer rates will be limited to ~30MB/s.

    Also, you might want to have a look on newegg.
     
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    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Generally speaking, external hard drive enclosures can theoretically support any hard drive capacity as long as that hard drive capacity can be recognized by your operating system.

    Thus, if you were to purchase a 2.5" external hard drive enclosure and stuff a 1TB hard drive in it, your computer will recognize that hard drive's capacity as long as it has the ability to do so. In essence, it is your PC's operating system that limits the recognization of hard drive capacity, not the external HDD enclosure.

    In any case, I had the opportunity to review Silverstone's RVS01 2.5" external HDD enclosure. Excellent enclosure, comes with USB 2.0 and eSATA, along with all the cables. I highly recommend it. It's going for about $30 street. Feel free to check out my review on it:

    Editor’s Choice: Silverstone RVS01 External HDD Enclosure Review
     
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