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Carl
June 21st, 2008, 11:13 PM
Okay so i replaced my HDD aroudn christmas and now i decided i may aswell use my old 60GB drive for some stuff as it's just doing absolutely nothing as it is.

I was wondering what specs are needed, or if someone could point me to a good one ON A UK SITE.

Or, is this a good one? Amazon.co.uk: OMATA 2.5" hard drive case, super slim and outstanding design-Black - Sold By E W Link Co. Ltd: Electronics & Photo

I honestly have no idea what to look for.
Seraphus Y
June 21st, 2008, 11:37 PM
An external casing for a S-ATA 2.5" HDD based on USB 2.0 should do the trick.

The case as supplied in the link meets all those requirements, I don't see a reason why it shouldn't work.
Black Beard
June 21st, 2008, 11:53 PM
Couldn't see anywhere in the link that said it was for SATA (Serial ATA) connection type, so unless there's something wrong with my eyes (entirely possible), you'll need to confirm that. The three important features are 2.5", SATA and USB.

Any caddy that lists these features will be suitable.
Carl
June 21st, 2008, 11:57 PM
Ah indeed how silly of me i can't believe i didn't notice it isn't SATA. Damn :lol: Thanks for that!
Seraphus Y
June 22nd, 2008, 12:02 AM
Couldn't see anywhere in the link that said it was for SATA (Serial ATA) connection type, so unless there's something wrong with my eyes (entirely possible), you'll need to confirm that. The three important features are 2.5", SATA and USB.

Any caddy that lists these features will be suitable.

Whoops... I missed that one. I looked for it but mixed it up with the Perfect Partner item... which says SATA.
+rep to the sharp eyesight. ;)


@ Carl... sorry I mixed that up... hope you didn't order it already...
Klynton
June 22nd, 2008, 12:38 PM
If you're still looking then this one from Play works out cheap as shipping is free:

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/-/671/878/-/5192339/Edge-D200-2-5-SATA-USB2-0-External-Hard-Drive-Enclosure-Black/Product.html?searchtype=genre
snowhawk
June 22nd, 2008, 05:02 PM
or you could get this one. it's cheap as well :)

Amazon.co.uk: Nexons Hard Drive Enclosure For 2.5" SATA Hard Drive. USB Bus Powered - Pouch Included: Electronics & Photo