HOT!! 2.5" USB 2.0 HDD Enclosure for $15

[Jugernot]

Originally posted by: PHL1365
If you like this, check out the auction site (that begins with an "e") and do a search for "Ultra Slim Enclosure". I just received mine today and it looks sweet. I haven't gotten my hard drive yet, so I can't tell you how it performs, but it sure is tiny (only .425 inches thick). The case is made from stainless steel sheet metal and it has a nice brushed finish.

It comes out to $22-$25 shipped, and it took about 10 days to arrive (from Hong Kong!!!)

I think SVC.com also sells something like this, but for a higher price ($35 + shipping)

Link to SVC.com version

Got my $22 2.5" USB 2.0 Highspeed case today via USPS. I stuck a 2.5" 4.3gig Toshiba drive I had in it and it's formatting now. Seems to work great so far... though the drive said it took up .7amp which is above the 500ma that the USB port can supply. I suppose under heavy use I'll see a low power warning from Windows, but we shall see.

Now I'm looking for a bigger drive to replace the 30gig 4200rpm drive in my laptop, so I can switch it to this case. Anyone find any deals on 2.5" drives?

EDIT: Just copied some files, it's definitely in the 6-7megs per second area even with this slow Toshiba drive.

 

[Jugernot]

Well that didn't last long, I was showing a coworker my drive in the snazzy new case and the damn USB connector broke off inside the case!!! :Q

I maybe plugged the thing in 3 times. I'm going to email the seller right now and see what I can do.

Jugs