NewerTech intros USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter

**Bamboo** · 01-14-2008, 04:40 PM

Just for you tech heads:

NewerTech intros USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter

he inelegantly named USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter allows users to easily connect any 2.5-, 3.5- or 5.25-inch HDD / optical drive to a computer via USB, enabling folks to transfer critical data or backup an internal drive altogether without having to hunt down some snazzy external chassis. Notably, the adapter plays nice with IDE, ATA and SATA (among others), has no qualms dealing with OS X / Linux and will set you back just $29.95.

Edit: actually on sale now for $24.95
http://www.newertech.com/products/usb2_adaptv2.php

I can think of a dozen times this would have saved me a lot of pain having to open up a case and deal with wires. Can't wait to get it.
And no, I don't work for them :0

**peardog** · 01-14-2008, 07:59 PM

Not as cool looking.. but gets the job done... Cintre Super Link 3-in-1 IDE/SATA I/II to USB 2.0 Adapter $17.00

And you are correct..a Gazillion uses for them!

**CingularDuality** · 01-14-2008, 08:29 PM

OK, that's cool, but how do you power the drive? You still have to crack open your case to get a power cable?

=Sarc= · 01-14-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CingularDuality

OK, that's cool, but how do you power the drive? You still have to crack open your case to get a power cable?

Check the link. It comes with a power brick to connect to the different kinds of drives.

**CingularDuality** · 01-15-2008, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by =Sarc=

Check the link. It comes with a power brick to connect to the different kinds of drives.

Hmmm, I might actually be able to clean up this pile of failed Barracudas and send 'em in on warranty with one of these!

01-14-2008, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 2,688	NewerTech intros USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter Just for you tech heads: NewerTech intros USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter he inelegantly named USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter allows users to easily connect any 2.5-, 3.5- or 5.25-inch HDD / optical drive to a computer via USB, enabling folks to transfer critical data or backup an internal drive altogether without having to hunt down some snazzy external chassis. Notably, the adapter plays nice with IDE, ATA and SATA (among others), has no qualms dealing with OS X / Linux and will set you back just $29.95. Edit: actually on sale now for $24.95 http://www.newertech.com/products/usb2_adaptv2.php I can think of a dozen times this would have saved me a lot of pain having to open up a case and deal with wires. Can't wait to get it. And no, I don't work for them :0 __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

01-14-2008, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
peardog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: PA, USA Age: 39 Posts: 1,129	Re: NewerTech intros USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter Not as cool looking.. but gets the job done... Cintre Super Link 3-in-1 IDE/SATA I/II to USB 2.0 Adapter $17.00 And you are correct..a Gazillion uses for them! __________________ Have a great day! 2008!!! TG - SOP -- TeamSpeak Server Information - REQUIRED READING

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