Any IDE BlacX type enclosures?

California Roll

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817153071

Anyone know if there are any IDE devices similar to the above? Basically looking for USB only connection. eSata would be nice but I doubt this exists.

I have several BlacX's and these are godsends in terms of convenience. I have a lot of older IDE drives lying around which could be made useful again if this type of device exists.
 

RebateMonger

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You'll have to settle for either an IDE-to-USB converter cable or an external enclosure of some sort. I don't believe that IDE drives ever had "standard" locations for the data and power connectors on the rear of the drive like SATA drives do.
 

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Thanks a bunch for the links! While not as pretty as the BlacX, those will do in a pinch. Much better than swapping them in and out of standard enclosures.