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2.5" Pocket Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 2.0 $12.99 shipped 4linkcomm.com

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USAP250U2

Product Descriptions😛ocket Hard Drive Enclosure is designed with the concept of portable and easy of use. With the technology of Universal Serial Bus 2.0, it simplifies the applications of external HDD storage by plugging in with an USB cable. This Hard Drive Enclosure support Universal Serial Bus 2.0 specifications and ATA/ATAPI-6 Specification Reb. 1.0 (PIO mode 0~4, DMA mode 0~2, and UDMA mode 0~5). The maximum transfer rate of USB 2.0 is 480Mbps. It greatly increases the file transfer or download speed. Instant connectivity and Hot-plug features enhance data file transfers.
Upgrading your notebook to a larger hard drive? Don't know what to do with the old one? Install your old or new mobile drive in one of our high quality 2.5" enclosures. Use it for protection against primary drive failure or a disaster that could effect your valuable data.


Features

Connectors:
1 x Mini USB Type B Connector
1 x Power Jack 1 x Slide Switch
1 x IDE 44 pin connector(inside)

Interface: 44-Pins ATA/ATAPI to USB
Length of cable: USB Cable 1.5m (end-to-end)
Power Cable 1.00m (end-to-end)
Data Transfer Rate: USB 1.1 OHCI 1.5Mbps, 12Mbps
USB 2.0 EHCI 480Mbps
Indicators: One double color LED (Orange active LED and Green self-powered LED)
Fully compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Version 2.0/1.1
Fully Ultra ATA/ATAPI compatible
Support maximum IDE/ATA data transfer rate of 100MB/sec
Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5 specification and PCI specification version 2.1
Compliant with Ultra ATA/33, ATA/66, ATA/100, IDE & ATAPI devices
Powered from USB port. If working current is insufficient, it offsets from external power through DC Jack.
Supports Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and MAC OS 9.X or 10
System Requirements
PC

IBM PC 486DX4-100MHz or higher system
Available USB2.0 port (480Mbps) or available USB 1.1 port (12Mbps)
CD-Rom drive
Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP

Apple Computer

G3, G4, iMac, iBook or higher system
Available USB2.0 port (480Mbps) or available USB 1.1 port (12Mbps)
CD-Rom drive
Mac OS 8.6 through 9.xl
Package Content

USB 2.0 to IDE 2.5" HDD Enclosure
USB 2.0 A-B cable
USB power cable
Driver software on CD-Rom
User's Manual




 
Dang, this is pretty nice. I have a 8 or a 10gig laptop hd that I don't use. Maybe I can get some use out of it with this!
 
The product description does not mention the maximum height drive the enclosure will accomodate. An older laptop HD may not fit, be sure before you buy.
 
Have many people ordered from this vendor? How was your experience with them? On resellerratings, they have mixed reviews, and the negatives seem fairly strong and consistent... just wanted to see the general feel from this community if any of you have bought this.

thanks!

-Gnef

 
from the website it looks like it will support at least up to 60GB, because that is the maximum that they will install for you at your request.

-Gnef

 
Is it USB powered? Why does the description says it includes a power cable.
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* Powered from USB port. If working current is insufficient, it offsets from external power through DC Jack.

does anyone know if these enclosures have hd size limitations?
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* Fully Ultra ATA/ATAPI compatible .

I would assume these are compatable with any notebook HDD. Also by the look of it, it should fit older thick notebook drives. Go look at the description that was linked, it shows everything there.
 
Originally posted by: superfob99
http://www.pcmicrostore.com/PartDetail.aspx?q=p:10501713&kbid=1091

Isn't this comparable?
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Key selling bullets:

Can be used with laptop 2.5-inch internal IDE drives
(such as hard drives) - 9.5mm Maximum thickness

USB 2.0 interface

Support for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

Support for MAC OS 9x or better

Plug and Play

Hot-Swappable

Bus Power design

Silver Case

Supports up to UDMA/100

No Max Hard Drive RPM
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This one doesn't look as good - bus-only powered and 9.5mm max height (older drives are 12.5mm)

 
Originally posted by: kwo
Originally posted by: superfob99
http://www.pcmicrostore.com/PartDetail.aspx?q=p:10501713&kbid=1091

Isn't this comparable?
Click to expand...

Key selling bullets:

Can be used with laptop 2.5-inch internal IDE drives
(such as hard drives) - 9.5mm Maximum thickness

USB 2.0 interface

Support for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

Support for MAC OS 9x or better

Plug and Play

Hot-Swappable

Bus Power design

Silver Case

Supports up to UDMA/100

No Max Hard Drive RPM
---------------

This one doesn't look as good - bus-only powered and 9.5mm max height (older drives are 12.5mm)
Click to expand...

Those are pluses to me 🙂
I want a more portable enclosure, but each his own.
 
Yea, the resellerrating was very poor to me, that is why I wanted to know if anyone has used this company before, and their experiences. I just ordered one from them, so I will see how they are, if they are good, I may order more from them... we'll see. anyone else tried yet or trying from them?

-Gnef

 
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