SATA hard drive in older PATA laptop

[yhelothar]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19733
I'm looking at this. It looks a bit big.
http://www.cooldrives.com/2sahadrtoide.html
this one looks promising, but the price is a bit high.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: astroidea
SATA hard drive in older PATA laptop
Any adapters that work?

http://www.cooldrives.com/2sahadrtoide.html
this one looks promising, but the price is a bit high.

1. Not all laptops are created the same. You might try listing the model that you have
2. Most laptops don't have extra space for any adapting. They're designed to be as thin as possible.
3. $20 for an adapter that would work in your situation is cheap.

 

[yhelothar]

It was for a gateway M275 tablet.. but I think I'm just going to get a PATA drive.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: astroidea
It was for a gateway M275 tablet.. but I think I'm just going to get a PATA drive.

Good choice! Gateway lappies use a caddy that has a very close fit - no room for any adapter.