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Question re: internal HDs used externally
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| Jem_hadar |
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 |
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| Chris Allen |
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& |
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| chinamon |
| i have a usb hdd enclosure that i picked up from canada comoputers. works great too. |
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| Tb. |
| get a new power supply? |
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| 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. |
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| smuncky |
| quote: | 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. |
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| DigitalMP |
| Adaptec ACS-200...bought one for me and had my buddy buy one. USB 2.0 or FireWire. Very reliable and efficient. |
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| Jem_hadar |
What are your terms, sir? :) |
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| StereoPrincess |
| yup, enclosure or housing i think they can be called. |
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| 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. |
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