need recommendations on external usb enclosure/cable

[AkumaX]

there's like a jillion of them out there, any good ones that stand out?

 

[pkme2]

What are you using the enclosure for? Is it a pocket hdd usb?

 

[AkumaX]

Originally posted by: pkme2
What are you using the enclosure for? Is it a pocket hdd usb?

probably a 200-300gb seagate ide hdd

 

[pkme2]

I haven't found one to be reliable after many tries with different brands. I've have now switched to one mobile rack. Its much simpler because I can just change hdds as many times as needed.

I'm now thinking of switching to an external dvd burner and then install 2 mobile racks in all.

 

[myrcgarage]

I think I will get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817145657

 

[KeithP]

I have had good experiences with 2 of these. They both happen to be running Seagate drives as well (a 200GB and a 300GB).

I went with this model because I needed/wanted FW800, they also have a cheaper model with just FW 400.

They are on the pricey side but they have been working great.

-Keith

 

[eplebnista]

Link

 

[newtekie1]

I have had great experience with the AMS Venus. I have owned 3 of them, and the only problem I have had is that the LED broke on one, not really that big of a deal.

It is build incredibly strong, has the best cooling I have seen on a 3.5" enclosure, and has a great cableless hard drive mounting system.

 

[myrcgarage]

Originally posted by: newtekie1
I have had great experience with the AMS Venus. I have owned 3 of them, and the only problem I have had is that the LED broke on one, not really that big of a deal.

It is build incredibly strong, has the best cooling I have seen on a 3.5" enclosure, and has a great cableless hard drive mounting system.

I am getting AMS Venus. Is it quiet? What kind of hard drive did you go with?