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    good quality disk enclosure?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Jedi007, Mar 11, 2008.

  1. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys I'm thinking of giving my computer to my brother, and he'll be buying a new HDD so I will keep my old one with all the data... I was thinking I could use a disk enclosure to use it as an external harddrive. Does anyone know any good disk enclosure I could use?

    thanks
     
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    2.5" notebook hard drive I'm assuming?
     
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  3. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    desktop standard actually (3.5" i think?), since I'll be using it for my notebook because I can't physically put it in. Sorry I forgot to mention that. :)
     
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  4. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    I got an I/O magic enclosure from compUSA for $20. Oh wait, CompUSA doesn't exist and more. Maybe you can find it on Newegg.
     
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    Liquid Steel Notebook Consultant

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    Peter Bazooka Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought this one 6 months ago http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145167 and I really like it. It was really easy to install/use and I haven't had a problem yet. Also it looks really nice, not cheap and tacky looking, if that is important to you :)

    Edit: I have the 2.5" version and it works perfect with the included usb cable, you might want to read some reviews and make sure this one does also since a 3.5" 7200rpm could use more power than mine.
     
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  7. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    It is SATA driver. This looks like a good deal.

    I can't seem to find the transfer rates.
     
    Jedi007, Mar 11, 2008
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