Laptop HD Adapter

[Chris-R]

I was wondering if anyone knows how good the EBAY ones work? and if there okay which are the best ones to go for? Thanks

 

[Vertigo Acid]

AFAIK, they are all pretty equal. Never had a bad experience with one, both of the ones i've used did their job, no problems.

 

[Woofer00]

depends where you use it - some are aluminum directly touching your hard drive casing - great heat dissipations. others have no fans and totally enclose it - you'll burn it out pretty fast if it's not properly standing.

 

[ameoba]

Are you talking about some sort of enclosure or are you just talking about one of these?

http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HD-108&cat=HDD



I've used them a few times without any problems; just make sure you put them on the right way.

As for buying on eBay... just use general caution; there's some pretty shady ppl dealing there.

 

[Chris-R]

The link is what im talking about. And thanks for all the info guys [H] Rocks.. !!!!!

 

[mikeblas]

I use these, too. There's one in my toolbox for whenever I upgrade my laptop. I use one to siphon the old data off, then wipe the drive before putting it back into the laptop and selling it.

They're not too fast; ATA-66 at best. I don't think it's good to use one permanently, but they're great for cleaning up and fixing.

.B ekiM

 

[Chris-R]

Yeah i plan to do what u do Mike... but in time i would like to findout if anyone has used one premanetly like for a HTPC or small computer... thanks again guys i plan to purchase one soon for my laptop hds i have from family memebers...

 

[ameoba]

Got one in my backup box (lets me IM & stuff while gaming). Some guy gave me a 20GB laptop drive & I put it to good use.