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

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

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

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

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

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

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

newegg it is

4/7/2007 1:01:54 PM

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