BigMan157 no u 103353 Posts user info edit post |
i need to try to get some files off some old HDDs, anyone have an external enclosure i can buy? 4/4/2007 9:14:33 PM |
kinetix All American 3122 Posts user info edit post |
just got one of these: http://www.chiefvalue.com/product-_-productdetails.cv_-_linkid--119&item--17-185-006
price is only good for today - 21.99 shipped, cost about 30 at newegg 4/4/2007 9:19:28 PM |
BigMan157 no u 103353 Posts user info edit post |
i was hoping someone had one lying around they weren't using, otherwise i'd just run to BB or CC or something 4/5/2007 8:58:37 AM |
drunknloaded Suspended 147487 Posts user info edit post |
do you really need to "buy" this or more of a "borrow" this type of thing
seems like u only really need to "borrow" it until u get the files and then u wouldnt need it anymore 4/5/2007 9:07:29 AM |
dmann All American 522 Posts user info edit post |
TigerDirect usually has these for cheap. I got an external usb enclosure for 2.5" drives for ~10 there a couple of months back. Didn't check prices on the ones for 3.5" drives but if you need it fast and cheap they might have what you need.
-- Dave 4/5/2007 9:40:59 AM |
zxappeal All American 26824 Posts user info edit post |
TigerDirect does have some cheap ass ones for around 20 bux or less.
Problem is that it takes some careful wadding to get the cable and the controller card back in the enclosure after you put the drive in. But it works. I have one with a Seagate 250GB drive in it. 4/5/2007 12:45:05 PM |
drunknloaded Suspended 147487 Posts user info edit post |
yo bigman btw...i got mine in like april of 05 and it was 23 after shipping
so i'd guess they are cheaper and better 4/5/2007 12:49:05 PM |
BigMan157 no u 103353 Posts user info edit post |
newegg it is 4/7/2007 1:01:54 PM |
jtmartin All American 4116 Posts user info edit post |
its worth the $$ to buy a decent enclosure. I bought a crappy Ultra one from tigerdirect and the power will only stay on with the cord in the exact right position (think headphone wire that is loose). It's caused more frustration than you can imagine 4/7/2007 2:25:59 PM |