Bytecc USB2.0 External Enclosure for 3.5" Hard Drive $15

[IanWorthington]

Originally posted by: ParatoOptimal
Do they have any coupon deals on their other enclosures?

I could use a combo USB2.0 / Firewire enclosure in either a 3.5" or a 5.25" model.

Thanks

**WRONG** Have you tried using this code? Looked to be a per order code rather than a per item one when I tried to use it to order 2x this. But I could well be wrong... **WRONG**

 

[MogyBear]

Originally posted by: IanWorthington

Originally posted by: ParatoOptimal
Do they have any coupon deals on their other enclosures?

I could use a combo USB2.0 / Firewire enclosure in either a 3.5" or a 5.25" model.

Thanks

Have you tried using this code? Looked to be a per order code rather than a per item one when I tried to use it to order 2x this. But I could well be wrong...

Yep you're wrong. It's per specific products... I tried to buy a slim 2.5" enclose and that was a no-go.

 

[ParatoOptimal]

I didn't have time to try last night but I thought it may be product specific becuase the coupon code looked like a play on the model number.

It seems that others have proven the coupon product specific.

I was hoping other models would have similar coupons.

Thanks

 

[Ckleijne]

good price

 

[Slaimus]

I just got mine, and I have a Maxtor 160GB in there. One thing I've noticed is that the fan vent seems to be almost completely blocked off. Is anyone else's like that?

Performance wise, it seems very fast. In fact, when copying files, my current HD (probably fragmented) could not keep up the read speed.

On a side note, my package from FedEx was not actually delivered by FedEx, but some guy in a Ryder truck. Looks like even FedEx is subcontracting.

 

[kwo]

Ouch on shipping:

Subtotal: 29.99
Coupon offer (15.00 savings): -15.00
Subtotal: 14.99
Shipping: 7.26
Tax: 0.00

Total: 22.25


...but I bit... thanks OP!

 

[EF9]

Originally posted by: Slaimus
I just got mine, and I have a Maxtor 160GB in there. One thing I've noticed is that the fan vent seems to be almost completely blocked off. Is anyone else's like that?

Performance wise, it seems very fast. In fact, when copying files, my current HD (probably fragmented) could not keep up the read speed.

On a side note, my package from FedEx was not actually delivered by FedEx, but some guy in a Ryder truck. Looks like even FedEx is subcontracting.

Fedex states this on their website

 

[Sindrome]

Anyone know if this enclosure's chipset supports Norton Ghost 2003 or standard DOS USB 2.0 drivers? I'd like to use it for backups on my Abit NF7-S based system. The IDE-to-USB adapter cable I bought refuses to be recognized outside of Windows.

-Sin

 

[vtohthree]

hmm... only SATA? No love for Ultra ATA?

 

[cmv]

That is interesting about Ryder. Is this what you are talking about EF9:

http://www.fedexfreight.fedex.com/press_releasesresp.jsp?as_press=pr_5-2-00.htm

 

[vtohthree]

?? So will this work with an Ultra ATA HDD too??

 

[rgreen83]

Originally posted by: vtohthree
?? So will this work with an Ultra ATA HDD too??

Thats what IDE means, this wont work for sata at all.

 

[gujuguy007]

this is pretty cheap..now all i need is a hd for $20

 

[vtohthree]

Originally posted by: rgreen83

Originally posted by: vtohthree
?? So will this work with an Ultra ATA HDD too??

Thats what IDE means, this wont work for sata at all.

ok, I feel stupid, that makes it obvious now. When I read the title of the page, it kindof worried me :

You are at: Home > USB, IEEE 1394 Firewire, Serial ATA SATA Accessories and Enclosures > USB2.0 External Enclosures for 2.5"/3.5" Hard Drives and 5.25" Optical Drives

that's why I asked. thanks for clarifying though.

 

[vtohthree]

Just purchased one

Thanks OP

 

[pyro451]

Thanks OP. Just bought one.

 

[drifter106]

Glad this come up...this will be the second one I ordered...put it with a 200 gb internal seagate hd (see hot deal from outpost) and when its all said and done I will have an external hd for less than $95.00

The first one I bought works great!!!

thanks again!!!

 

[thebestMAX]

Thanks, OP. I didnt buy this one but they did have a NexStar by Vantec for 15.99 for a 2.5" laptop drive and thats what I really needed. Hate to pay the $7 shipping but still a good deal. Tried the code you posted just in case but no joy.

BTW, I have a Bytec with a 2.5" drive also and never had a problem on any computer I have ever used it with. Sorry, dont know the chipset though.

 

[Delbert]

Perhaps XPCGEAR should just start buying ads here. Note the similarities of OP post count, subject matter and location with this thread.
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[dabuddha]

Just ordered one!

 

[gregtor]

anyone know if this will work with an already formated ntfs drive? seems like none of these enclosures work well with ntfs

 

[Smackattack]

Originally posted by: gregtor
anyone know if this will work with an already formated ntfs drive? seems like none of these enclosures work well with ntfs

I cant speak for already formatted drives, as my drive was virgin, but i formatted my 300gb drive with ntfs and it works like a champ. I should see no reason why it wont work with an existing drive as ive taken my enclosure and used it on many peoples systems.

 

[Abem3]

Thanks OP .. got mine yesterday and formatted my 160GB from Outpost with NTFS.. no problems.

 

[cmccrkn]

Originally posted by: gregtor
anyone know if this will work with an already formated ntfs drive? seems like none of these enclosures work well with ntfs

I bought one of the super cheap 2.5" drive enclosures and was able to easily format the drive to NTFS with Windows XP.

 

[rgreen83]

Got this last week, the small fan in the back is completely obstructed and useless, I took my dremel to it to allow more than zero airflow. Other than that it seems pretty good, xp recognizes it well. I never realized how slow usb was until now, anybody know a good deal for external SATA enclosures?