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M2RTY

 posted on 26th Nov 07 at 12:29

i got one on ebay that does all 4


Richie

 posted on 26th Nov 07 at 01:27

quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Wikipedia entry says 2.5 and 3.5 SATA are the same but I'm sure this desktop drive has different connectors on to my mates laptop. Need the two next to each other really.


Alot of manufacturers dont use standard ports...... it may have a small convertor clipped to the back of it in some cases.


Richie

 posted on 26th Nov 07 at 01:26

quote:
Originally posted by Steve
you can get mini sata


Mini SATA is a term for external boxes that connect via an E-sata port....


Richie

 posted on 26th Nov 07 at 01:22

£7

http://www.amazon.co.uk/EW-Link-SATA-Cable-Adaptor-Electronics/dp/B000LU2B38/ref=pd_sim_ce_img_1


Richie

 posted on 26th Nov 07 at 01:21

Only laptop hard drives can be powered off USB... all the others require a molex from an internal PSU or an adapter.

We have a shit load of these at work

http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-2-0-SATA-Drive-Adapter/dp/B000KG8EGQ

You can get them much cheaper off ebay.


Ian

 posted on 25th Nov 07 at 21:51

Seems a lot of messing about with the power as well - they either have a separate power supply which terminates in the 15 pin plug or you need to use the case power.

My IDE caddy takes power from USB.


John

 posted on 25th Nov 07 at 21:44

All dell laptops use sata now but some don't use standard ports, not sure about other manufacturers.


Steve

 posted on 25th Nov 07 at 21:37

you can get mini sata


Ian

 posted on 25th Nov 07 at 21:35

Wikipedia entry says 2.5 and 3.5 SATA are the same but I'm sure this desktop drive has different connectors on to my mates laptop. Need the two next to each other really.


John

 posted on 25th Nov 07 at 21:25

You defo get them with both 2.5 and 3.5 ide.

They only have your usual sata though not sure about difference laptop sata standards.


John

 posted on 25th Nov 07 at 21:19

There are adapters that fit sata and ide but only 3.5", not sure about 2.5, i'll have a look.


Ian

 posted on 25th Nov 07 at 21:00

I have a 3.5" SATA drive here in a computer I'm fixing, need to get the data off so I'm guessing a USB caddy type device will do the job.

Already have a 2.5" IDE one which obviously doesn't suit. If I buy one is there a device which has all the standards - I'm thinking

2.5 IDE
3.5 IDE
2.5 SATA
3.5 SATA