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Question re: internal HDs used externally

Cant seem to find the info I really want re: this.

I have numerous internal HDs that I am not using (wasting!) as my compy only has power supply for two..

So I am looking to find some kind of dock that I can simply just slide these HDs in; the dock (not sure if this is the right term) will be connected to my compy via a USB2 connection.

I'm sure/know they exist... anyone have any sight in what I'm for? The correct name for this type of product? What cost might run me? Though, once I know what to search for, pretty sure I can Google the cost of them pretty quick.

Thx in advance guys


Jem

Buy some external HDD enclosure cases thus turning the regular internal HDD into an external and portable drive.

Range of price for an external casing will run you between $50-$200 depending on size, weight, design, brand.

EDIT: here's a link for you, http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicati...asp?CatId=2784&

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicati....x=0&image1.y=0

Probably what you are looking for

i have a usb hdd enclosure that i picked up from canada comoputers. works great too.

get a new power supply?

HDD Enclosures! Thats great. Now I know the correct name of what I'm looking for.

Prolly get one off Canada Computers. Love ordering through them. Perf.

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar HDD Enclosures! Thats great. Now I know the correct name of what I'm looking for. Prolly get one off Canada Computers. Love ordering through them. Perf.

you can also try, www.directcanada.com. They are based out of BC, so u only have to pay 6% tax. shipping is nominal and fast. their prices are usually the best as well.

Adaptec ACS-200...bought one for me and had my buddy buy one. USB 2.0 or FireWire. Very reliable and efficient.

Hey Jem, I got this enclosure brand new unopened if you want it.

http://www.canadacomputers.com/inde...=007248&cid=516

I also work there too

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Originally posted by Invasionmix Hey Jem, I got this enclosure brand new unopened if you want it. http://www.canadacomputers.com/inde...=007248&cid=516 I also work there too

What are your terms, sir?

yup, enclosure or housing i think they can be called.

What I did was each time I rand out of space, and too lazy to burn my data on CDs, DVDs, etc... I buy a larger HD. I slave it up, xfer my old HDs to it, and give away my old HDs. A hundred bucks buys a 300gig drive nowadays.

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Originally posted by Abercrombie What I did was each time I rand out of space, and too lazy to burn my data on CDs, DVDs, etc... I buy a larger HD. I slave it up, xfer my old HDs to it, and give away my old HDs. A hundred bucks buys a 300gig drive nowadays.

with taxes and shipping, 100$ only bought me a 250.

I now have two 250s. That'll run out soon no doubt.

I had been living in 'HD space' poverty needing another, larger HD since last summer. Just been avoiding buying a new one.

Had a 120 and a 250.

But I wanna be able to use my 120 for something... Maybe TV shows, I dunno.

if you're looking to use your hard drive for tv shows then this might be for you, a portable case
that has an s video out-put and comes with a remote, so you can load up your shows plug it to your tv and enjoy.

something like this http://www.xpcgear.com/mpeg4747.html

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...4&forumid=95&s=

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar What are your terms, sir?

I can sell it to you for 30 bucks if you're gonna be in Mississauga area or we can meet up at Guv on a Saturday. LMK

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Originally posted by ShadoWolf http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...4&forumid=95&s=

interesting. curious to read more about this. w/o doing more research the idea still seems "iffy" to me

online storage is not only easy and efficient, but it's also replicated (backed up) by them, at another site, to address possible disasters.

What kind of power supply only has 2 goddamn Molex connectors?

And about online backup, not such a great idea when your ISP goes apeshit if you go over your 60GB monthly "limit." Rogers, I'm looking at you.

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Originally posted by VERTiG0 What kind of power supply only has 2 goddamn Molex connectors? And about online backup, not such a great idea when your ISP goes apeshit if you go over your 60GB monthly "limit." Rogers, I'm looking at you.

haha i remember a few years ago when i was really into irc and torrents, i was with cogeco and their limit was 15GB...I used to download/upload about 100GB in 1 week and then they would suspend my account..lol BASTARDS!

The ISP i am with now has no limit at all.

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Originally posted by DigitalMP online storage is not only easy and efficient, but it's also replicated (backed up) by them, at another site, to address possible disasters.

Wouldn't you have to download whatever songs or files, in order to use them again? That doesn't seem very quick at all in the long run. I rather have an external HD and be able to access my files in seconds.

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Originally posted by oldschool420 Wouldn't you have to download whatever songs or files, in order to use them again? That doesn't seem very quick at all in the long run. I rather have an external HD and be able to access my files in seconds.

That is correct. It's primarily a means of backup, rather than storage.

just bought a 250 gb WD harddrive for 80$ and an enclosure for it only costing 16 bucks$ .... 96$ woot

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Originally posted by Flec just bought a 250 gb WD harddrive for 80$ and an enclosure for it only costing 16 bucks$ .... 96$ woot

which enclosure did u go with?

I just bought a 250 WD too for 79$ 1 week ago.

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar which enclosure did u go with? I just bought a 250 WD too for 79$ 1 week ago.

dell was selling the 320gb seagates for $79 2 weeks ago. unfortuently i didnt jump on the wagon.

hopefully theyll bring down the price again soon.

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