Cables Unlimited USB-2110 USB 2.0 to IDE and SATA Adapter Cable with Power Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all, i'm an I/T geek and i've used several of these adapters. This one works well but has a couple flaws:

CON's:
1) It comes with no instructions or spec's, which are necessary because of #2 ...
2) This device will not work if you connect it to a laptop running on battery power. I connected this device to my laptop's USB port. All three SATA drives were recognized but failed to be accessed until my I/T "spider-sense" tingled & I connected my laptop's A/C adapter. Now all of the drives are accessible.

Most users are not professional I/T geeks and would not be aware of this- they'd erroneously think the adapter was defective and likely return it.

PRO's:
So, as long as you connect this device to a desktop or laptop on A/C power, it'll work fine. One thing i particularly liked is the SATA power adapter cable is short, sturdy, and is shaped at a right to "idiot proofs" it from naive users who would otherwise yank it straight out by the (fragile) wires and not by the end piece.

I give it 4 stars.

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Product Description:
Turn any SATA or IDE drive into a convenient external drive with our USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter. Simply connect an IDE drive, plug the USB to IDE adapter into an available USB port to transfer files from computers or notebooks, back up files, or store files on hard drives with ease. Supports Iomega Zip, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and hard drives.Transfer files quickly and easily.

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Startech USB 2.0 to SATA IDE Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)We use these in our Tech Dept a lot.They are great for testing multiple types of hard-disk drives.Also, if you have some spare/old hard-disk drives lying around, it is a handy way to turn those drives into external backup drives.A few on our staff even have these at home to use in this manner, rather than spending money on a pre-packaged external hard-disk drive in an enclosure.There are some similar units to this out there on the market.We like the Startech as it is a little more compact, choosing to integrate the power connectors.But you have to be attentive to making sure you flip the switch on the connector to power on your device.While I wouldn't think that is such a big deal, I've seen some users get a little befuddled about that.And you don't even need the power connector when working with 2.5" IDE laptop hard-disk drives, as they will be powered via the USB port.

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Product Description:
This USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA Adapter Cable connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through USB 2.0. The adapter lets you connect a bare drive with no enclosure, saving time and hassle. The USB 2.0 SATA/IDE Adapter features LED indicators that allow you to easily monitor status and activity updates, and is designed for durability and reliability.

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USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Cable Adapter For 2.5 3.5 HDD Review

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(More customer reviews)The USB to SATA/IDE adapter is very useful when you need to transfer data on the fly. It is cheap, I paid less than $10 with S&H. AS other had mentioned, the adapter is for temporary use only. It is not made to be left connected permanently as an external device. The quality is good, but it could be better. Upon receiving the adapter I gave it a try and I was able to read from 4 different drives (80MB SATA, 250MB IDE, 10MB IDE, and 40MB IDE). Here are some tips when using the adapter, First)Connect the SATA/IDE adapter and power cable to the Hard drive. Second)Connect the power cord to the outlet. Let the drive spin 20-30 Seconds before connecting the USB cable to the PC. Third)Connect USB cable to PC. After connecting the USB cable be patient. Sometimes it took up to a minute for Windows Vista to let me know that a new USB devise was found. I had problem with the second Drive I tried because I think I did the connections too fast. I retried a second time and it worked fine.

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Product Description:
USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE.Use your 2.5-Inch / 3.5-Inch IDE hard drive or SATA hard disk as an additional external hard drive.

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Cables To Go 26686 USB A Male to A Female Extension Cable, White (3 Meters/9.84 Feet) Review

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(More customer reviews)Not much to say about this cable except that it works and is reasonably priced.One end is a USB plug, the other a USB port-like connector, which allows you to plug things into your computer's USB port from a distance of a few feet.I was just looking for a cheap cable that would let me plug a Flip Video camera into my laptop (I figured I was bound to break that side-arm off the camera eventually if I kept plugging it directly into the USB port...no doubt I'd forget about it as I was moving the computer around).Anyway, it works fine for my purposes.

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Product Description:
10FT USB EXTENSION CABLE-AA M/F PASSIVE

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Addonics ADIDESA 150 Mbps IDE to Serial ATA Converter Review

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(More customer reviews)I installed the card in less than five minutes on the back of my IDE ATA hard drive and used all the cables that came with it and BINGO it converted it to a Serial ATA Drive.
When I got my new Dell desktop, I could not use my new 250BG IDE ATA hard drive because I did not have any IDE ATA sockets available.
Dell recommended using an IDE to SATA converter.
WHAT A GREAT card!!!

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Product Description:
With the Addonics IDE to Serial ATA (SATA) Converter, you get more speed out of your hard drive, hot swap capability, and better airflow in the crowded interior of your desktop computer.
By mounting the IDE to SATA converter on the back of any IDE hard drive or ATAPI device--such as DVD-R/RW, CDRW, and DVD-ROM drives--you can convert to a new SATA interface. The converter can also mount onto the Addonics combo hard drive desktop drive cradle and other Addonics internal devices. Then, you can simply plug it into an open SATA port.
What's in the Box
ADIDESA IDE to Serial ATA converter, SATA cable, Y-power cable, and power cable.

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