USB 2.0 to SATA + IDE (2.5/3.5/5.25") Adapter w/OTB NEW Review

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(More customer reviews)I was swayed by all the five star reviews and went ahead and bought one of these but my experience with it was extremely disappointing.
Whereas all the other reviewers used it for IDE drives i bought mine for use with an SATA drive and the device failed at the job miserably.

Firstly, the adapter provided does not provide sufficent power to the SATA drive! When the power connector is connected the drives (i tried it with about 3 SATA and 1 IDE) they all made a clicking (very worrysome) noise but would never get going. Fortunately i have another similar product which I use for an IDE drive. Using this adapter the drives would spin and get going without problem, however that was only the first problem I would encounter :(
After getting the SATA drives powered and going I connected the USB cable to the computer. Nothing. After about 15mins of retrying the same configuration over and over I somehow got the windows (XP) to detect the drive. "Whew!", I thought, "problem solved".Wrong!! After a few minutes the drive just disappeared from My Computer. So again another 15 minutes of configuration changes, I got the drive to work used it for a bit. By then it was late and time for sleep.
After a long day today of work, I come home, power up my PC, NO USB DRIVE.
I start playing around with the configuration again, over an hour this time, but no luck, I would just get a "USB Mass Storage Device" detected but a hard drive would never show in my computer.
I've so far given up.
That brings me to my frustration I'm feeling now buying this device, shipping it all the way here and having to spend loads of time playing around with it.
In closing, don't buy this product if you plan to use it for SATA drives.
To make sure the device was functioning i tried it with my IDE drives numerous times and every time it worked without problem.
Another point to note is that the device had an IDE adapter that connects directly to IDE drives but for SATA connectivity a SATA cable is needed from this adapter to the hard drive. A similar device that connects directly to the SATA drive like in the case of IDE drives just might function better. I'm about to search for one such now.

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Product Description:
This USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA drive adapter turns any standard IDE or SATA drive into a convenient external drive. Easily transfer files from computer or notebook, back up files, or store large file archives on hard drives. With One Touch Backup capability, backing up those important files could not be easier.

The Hi-Speed USB interface provides for easy installation with its Plug and Play design. The adapter supports all existing IDE/ATAPI devices such as a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and 2.5 and 3.5 IDE and SATA hard drives.

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Vantec NexStar DX NST-530U2 5.25-Inch IDE to USB 2.0 Optical Drive External Enclosure (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Before even opening this product first thing I noticed was how solid and durable the case feels. Definitely high quality workmanship and built to last.

Once it came to putting my existing drive into this case it fit perfectly! The connections fit just fine and there was plenty of room left over to store excess once I put the entire unit together.

The fan is extremely quiet.. almost forgot it was there. And once a disk was inserted, I experience no vibration what so ever.

*Since I am very cautious when it comes to purchases, I've included photos on this product as well

My iMAC recognized the drive as soon as I put a audio disk in.. just to test it. iTunes kicked immediately and there I was now with 2 drives that I can use on and off as much as I want! I already have plans in a few weeks to get another! Needless to say that I would recommend this to a buddy..

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With the Vantec NexStar DX External 5.25-inch Enclosure, you can easily add any 5.25-inch IDE Device to your existing system. The NexStar DX connects to your computer through USB 2.0, offering speeds up to 480Mbps and eliminating the need to open your system! The NexStar DX is perfect for anyone looking to add any 5.25-inch device, such as a DVD burner, to a notebook or desktop computer. Because you don't have to open your computer, you don't have to worry about voiding your existing warranty or dealing with messy wires. The integrated fan and aluminum case also keep your device cool and operating at optimum conditions. The NexStar DX External 5.25-inch Enclosure is the smart way to upgrade your computer.

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Eagle Tech ET-CSNU2-BK 3.5-Inch IDE to USB HDD Enclosure Review

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(More customer reviews)Just purchased and assembled a couple of these.Gonna take 12 screws to complete the assembly although it was easy using my Milwaukee electric screwdriver.Each side panel must be removed (4 screws).The drive mounts easily with 4 screws (included) after attaching and folding the internal IDE and power cables to afixed plastic plate in the unit.The aluminum sides are then re-attached and you are done.My concerns are lack of heat conduction to the side plates as the conducting material is hard plastic.With no fan and little airflow, I can't imagine the internal drives won't run a bit warm if left on for extended periods of time.An external power switch is provided on the rear of the case and power is via a medium-sized wall wart.

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Backup all your data, music, picture, video and more with this easy add-on storage system. Stackable design minimizes desktop clutter. High quality chipset and rigorous thermal testing ensures peak performance and rock solid stability.

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