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dMw Chit Chat => The Beer Bar => Technology Section => Topic started by: Gandalf on September 09, 2008, 10:06:49 AM

Title: Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor
Post by: Gandalf on September 09, 2008, 10:06:49 AM
Great way of getting an old HDD hooked up to get some data off/wipe clean for resale. Sure beats having to stick the drive in a caddy.

QuoteVidek USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor

The three port AS1200 USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE combo adaptor allows users to access IDE or SATA (serial ATA) hard drives - over a straightforward USB 2.0 to PC connection. The user can keep the existing IDE drive while at the same time connect new SATA technology (providing transfer speeds of up to 150 Mbps). Further, both 3.5" (using a converter) and 2.5" types of IDE drives are supported.

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=248516
Title: Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor
Post by: Gone_Away on September 09, 2008, 11:05:08 AM
for half that price I might consider it. however for 40quid I can't justify it. Cool product though!
Title: Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor
Post by: Blunt on September 09, 2008, 11:45:13 AM
You must've missed this thread (http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=23502) Gandy

I bought 1 and it's been pretty useful:D
Title: Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor
Post by: BigFatCat on September 09, 2008, 12:19:37 PM
I got a similar unit from ebay for about £8, certainly has its moments.
Title: Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor
Post by: Gandalf on September 09, 2008, 12:23:12 PM
Quote from: Blunt;244117You must've missed this thread (http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=23502) Gandy

I bought 1 and it's been pretty useful:D

yup, did search but it didn't come up with anything. Anyway, I've got one coming, for work of course, and it'll mean I can ditch the multitude of caddies I've got for accessing old drives :)
Title: Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor
Post by: Penfold on September 09, 2008, 12:32:58 PM
when you say 'ditch' ?

I'm looking for a couple of caddies so if they're any good maybe I can add a few coins to the coffers?

PEN
Title: Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor
Post by: Gandalf on September 09, 2008, 12:36:50 PM
you won't want them, they are in pieces with snapped housings so I can insert and remove drives quickly. not too reliable anymore either due to the repeated insert and removal of the power leads
Title: Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor Videk USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adaptor
Post by: Penfold on September 09, 2008, 12:40:47 PM
oh you're such a great salesman :lmfao:

NP - thanks anyway !

PEN