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USB Hard Drive Cradle?

  • 29-04-2003 3:44pm
    #1
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I have a spare hard drive used for backing up etc, but I would like to have it external (USB) so that I can bring it to other computers and exchange data. I have heard about Hard Drive Cradles that you can get to put your own hard drive in, and they are simple to use, as you don't need to install any drivers (Unless the PC is ancient)...

    I have seen a few on US sites, but can't seem to track any down any in Ireland... Does anyone know where can but one, and are there any you recommend, or should stay away from?

    Many Thanks


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  • #2
    SoundWave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭SoundWave


    have a look here or here or even here


  • #3
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Already tried them mate, and many more... practically all of the links on the "Where can I buy X" thread, but no one seems to have them... Found a nice one here, but they won't post to Ireland...


  • #4
    daveg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,683 ✭✭✭daveg


    I bought one from dcb group . Please note your probably looking for the IDE version. Very easy to install - you just screw in the cradle and then put in the hard drive.

    Of course it's not hot swopable but it is an excellent idea if you need to share/transport your HD.


  • #5
    davemc
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭davemc


    I'm getting one myself.....the best place to locate one is on ebay.com.....here's a link to one whom sells internationally......just type "external hard drive" into the search facility and you'll come up with the goods if you scroll down through them.....regards..

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2724797823&category=3757

    open for another few hours..and reasonably priced..


  • #6
    tribble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,478 ✭✭✭tribble


    Already tried them mate, and many more... practically all of the links on the "Where can I buy X" thread, but no one seems to have them... Found a nice one here, but they won't post to Ireland...

    Mate - you didn't try them

    ALL of the above outlets have what you're looking for

    PEATS - Q- TEC 3.5 inch - also have a cheaper 2.5 inch usb powered (no psu needed) unit.

    Komplett.ie are out of the 3.5 inches - i got mine there 2 months ago - overpriced they have 2.5 inch units though

    IT DIRECT -
    Numerous units incl Belkin usb 2.0


    tribble


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  • #7
    CivilServant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭CivilServant


    I have one for sale if you're interested pm me.


  • #8
    elexes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,471 ✭✭✭elexes


    got the q-tec hdd caddy from peats tis nice i got the 3.5 hard drive one bit bulky but is very good for what i wanted it for .


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