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Anyone tried a USB - IDE adapter Before

  • 14-07-2003 10:33pm
    #1
    CombatCow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭


    Quick question: I was wondering if anyone has tried these thing's before,they kinda sound too good to be true.it's supposed to let you connect any IDE device CD/Hdd/Zip to the pc via USB2.0 Great idea but how could usb power a Hdd ?- cd drive ok but a hdd ?


    O yeah the reason i bring this up is that maplin are selling them for E 50 on special offer atm.

    CombatCow

    Forgot the link : http://www.usb-ware.com/usb-2-ide-adapter-ud200.htm


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  • #2
    BoB_BoT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,835 ✭✭✭BoB_BoT


    looks cool, probably works the exact same as a disk caddy thing. Put your hard disk in and a presto portable hard drive.


  • #3
    yellum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,025 ✭✭✭yellum


    I have a USB2.0 hard drive enclosure and its really good.

    I got mine in peats and the only flaw I found was that the HD can get quite hot inside the enclosure and it tends to get stuck to the plastic, but for the device you have listed there it shouldn't be a problem.

    The speed of the drive is great.


  • #4
    Stark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,018 ✭✭✭✭Stark


    I have a USB2/Firewire one. The USB on it is very good, but the Firewire is a nightmare - is very rarely detected by windows, even though people say Firewire is better than USB2 (apparently the burst transfer rate is lower, but all things taken into account data is transferred quicker).


  • #5
    Stark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,018 ✭✭✭✭Stark


    Great idea but how could usb power a Hdd ?- cd drive ok but a hdd ?

    It doesn't, you use an external power source.


  • #6
    CombatCow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭CombatCow


    O right it must have a molex connector connected to an ac adapter,thx lads,i'll pick one up tomorrow and tell ya wot it's like.:)

    CombatCow


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  • #7
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Got a 2.5" USB 1.1 adaptor - very slow - but you can plug it into any 2K or XP pc and unless the PC is well hardened you have a new drive letter in a few seconds.


  • #8
    Crumble
    Registered Users Posts: 211 ✭✭Crumble


    The USB2.0 to IDE device really does work... however one important point.

    I have had a couple of returns on this item due to the drive not being recognised... simple solution ..... make sure the connected drive is set to master as on slave it wont work.


    Oh and yes it comes with a AC to DC power supply as well.


  • #9
    CombatCow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭CombatCow


    Cheers Crumble,iv decided to hold off buying it cause im off to america on friday and i'll prolly pick one up cheaper over there.:D


    CombatCow


  • #10
    BigEejit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭BigEejit


    I just won a USB 2.0 to 2.5" ide case (laptop size) on ebay ..
    I havent received it yet but it only cost 23 odd euros .. (won it for $10, p&p was $12.5 and insurance was $3) ... made by IBM so it should be reliable ..


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