Originally posted by: kuba
true but an enclosure is what? $25-$30 no big deal there, ill take a look into the larger ones i guess...thanks for the heads up ...although add to that, id like something that is self powered...
Originally posted by: Blain
I prefer enclosures that don't require an AC adapter and that can accommodate 5 1/4" optical drives...
Like This One :laugh:
AC input: 100 - 240V DC output: +5V/+12V
Originally posted by: Oyeve
I bought some el-cheapo laptop HD enclosure from compusa (12 bucks) and it came with 2 USB cables, one for power and one for i/o but both are needed to fully power the HD. Would be nice to be able to power a desktop HD but I dont think USB has enuf juice.
Originally posted by: kuba
hmm odd because my buddy has a 2.5" drive with the same enclosure he gave me, and he said he doesn't use a cable to power it, it works well on its own through the USB...
oyeve, what's i/o mean? it's on the tip of my tongue and forgot lol
and doesn't your notebook hd power itself through the usb alone?