[iBook] USB powered external drives-MORE

[Tom R. no spam]

Hmmmm, there's this, too, which I haven't tried but
looks interesting, an external, no-enclosure adapter
for USB2.0/1.1 to 2.5" or 3.5" or 5.25" drive.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item_Specials.cfm?ID=7426&Item=OWCUSB2ATA

But I don't think USB is bootable, whereas firewire is.

(I'll leave the long quote, in case it's convenient to
have this additional item together with the other ones.)

On Tue, 26 Sep 2006, Tom R. no spam wrote:

> FWIW:
> Could you use a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter, then using any
> 3.5" source to attach to the adapter, eg a desktop/tower
> computer with an empty bay, or an external 3.5" drive
> housing?  This would let you work with the 2.5" drive,
> though not have it in an easily portable case which is
> designed for 2.5".
>
> Some which a quick search found (I've not tried any):
> www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail-dpno=460984.asp
> www.cablesforless.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=776
> www.tigerdirect.com.applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2329310
>
> A couple of reputable places to get enclosures for 2.5":
> http://www.transintl.com/store/category.cfm?Category=2515&CFID=4159050
> (the dropdown list has an empty case for $69)
> I have used one of these (bought non-empty) for a long time.
>
> What looks like the same enclosure for $65:
> http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/MOTGFWU2/
> (Instructions are linked at the page bottom.  Note that as
> http://eshop.macsales.com/Tech/Load_Page.cfm?page=FAQ/manuals/otg/pcb.html
> points out, once a drive is put in the first kind it may be very
> difficult to remove the drive, since the drive holder slides
> into tight silicone rubber shock damper side rails)
>
> The OWC full choice list for that enclosure:
> http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go
>
> OWC sells two other empty enclosures, with (apparently)
> different chipsets (I've seen discussions about good versus
> bad chipsets, but can't say much about the issue):
> http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/ME25AUFW/
> http://eshop.macsales.com/item/MacAlly/PHR250CC/
> OWC's full enclosure kit list:
> http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/add-ons-and-hubs/enclosure-kits
>
> HTH
>
> On Tue, 26 Sep 2006, Steve R wrote:
>  . . .
> > I should have said I was looking for an external case for a 2.5" hard
> > drive. I've been looking at a few different ones -- wide range of
> > prices. Does anyone have a recommendation brand-wise for a
> > USB/Firewire or just Firewire case that will work with Mac?
> > (Preferrably not a newegg or similiar link as they will not ship to
> > Canada.)