USB to SATA HDD adapter

[HDriscoll]

I'm looking for an adapter to connect my SATA hard drive to the USB (2.0) on my laptop. Is there anything I need to know before getting one? Are they all the same?

 

[tiraides]

SATA-to-USB adapters come in many shapes and sizes. HDD enclosures can also serve the same role.

How much are you looking to spend on one?

 

[HDriscoll]

Not really looking for an enclosure. Just something to grab some files off my drive while I have my main PC apart. Looking to spend max $40

 

[tiraides]

Here are two cheap options:

$15 - Vantec CB-ISATAU2 SATA/IDE-to-USB 2.0 adapter
$15 - Rosewill RX-DU101 USB 2.0 HDD docking station

 

[Deleted member 88227]

That vantec adapter would be very useful for someone who does a lot of computer repairs. I might grab it. They make quality stuff, I've got a bunch of there enclosures.

 

[HDriscoll]

After looking at both, I'm going to order the Rosewill one. It will be perfect for what I want to do.

But it looks to only support SATA (I only have SATA drives) and not IDE, am I correct?