Originally posted by: SRGilbert
Also try http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=2020&cpc=SCH for the same thing $21.99.
Where ever you decide to buy it from, just get one. They are incredibly handy if you are into building systems at all. While you are at it, pick up a power supply tester as well.
You will be happy to know that it does indeed include a (very short) SATA cable, as well as an adapter for the power supply. At least the one I ordered about a month ago did!Originally posted by: cyberkost
Originally posted by: SRGilbert
Also try http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=2020&cpc=SCH for the same thing $21.99.
Where ever you decide to buy it from, just get one. They are incredibly handy if you are into building systems at all. While you are at it, pick up a power supply tester as well.
The good thing about the one from geeks.com is that you can also attach 5.25"/3.5"/2.5" IDE/ATAPI devices (as opposed to the one from insidecomputer.stores.yahoo.net). The bad thing is that the one from geeks.com does not have SATA cable listed among the things included in the package (though it's shown on the picture). I ordered one from geeks (before this post) ... I'll let you know if SATA cable is included.
Originally posted by: SRGilbert
You will be happy to know that it does indeed include a (very short) SATA cable, as well as an adapter for the power supply. At least the one I ordered about a month ago did!
Geeks shipping was $7. They ship from Memphis, TN. I placed the order on 24th (I think) and it was "shipped" next day, but in reality FedEx picked it up only today (28th). Suckers! I needed this thing before Monday ...Originally posted by: SleepyB
How much was the shipping from geeks.com? I need one of these, but it looks like it's out of stock. geeks has it for $14.99 which is a good price, but I hope they don't have rip off shipping.
FifthUnit has the same thing for $10.75, but charges $7 shipping.
FifthUnit USB SATA/IDE Cable Set
I've had good experience from FifthUnit, but it takes about two weeks to mail from HK. Also they take PayPal only.
But if the geeks one was about same after shipping, I'd order from them and get it faster.
Originally posted by: pinktank
hows the performance on these, compared to bigger things like nexstars