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Item # 131 0863

SATA or IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter, Vantec, CB-ISATAU2

131 0863

$24.99

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Description

SATA or IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter - Item SKU: 131 0863
Vantec's SATA or IDE to USB adapter gives you the flexibility of connecting almost any type of hard drive to your computer via USB. SATA, 3.5" IDE, 5.25" IDE, and 2.5" IDE drives are all supported and can be easily hot-swapped to your system. The included external power adapter allows you to power your drives outside your system giving you the ability to quickly add or swap between drives without opening your case. Includes AC adapter, SATA power adapter and SATA data cable. Requires Microsoft Windows 98SE+ or Mac OS 8.6+.

Supports ATA/ATAPI (IDE) and SATA
Transfer rates up to 480Mbps with USB 2.0
Supports up to 2TB hard drive capacity
On/off switch on power adapter

Brand

Brand: Vantec

Model: CB-ISATAU2

Product Type: Retail

Specifications

Measurements: 2 3/4"L x 1 3/4"W x 3/8"H (70 x 43 x 10mm)

USB interface: USB 1.1 or 2.0

IDE (ATA/ATAPI/PATA) interface: Supports ATA/ATAPI-7

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Review Summary

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Beautiful until

10/08/12 3:29:35 PM

Pros: I have only had one major problem to date with it. Works great. Easy to use. Works with most drives I have tried it with.

Cons: Tried this out with a HDD out of a Compaq Presario V6000. The hard drive is a Toshiba. Well to save time I will give you the short version. Instead of pins like any other HDD it has bars for the connections. This unit cannot handle that type of HDD at all, unless there is an extra adaptor attachment that is sold separately.

Other Thoughts: I would recommend to anyone before buying this item check to see what type of connections you have on the hard drive. If you have a Compaq, especially a Presario, double check everything before buying. Otherwise it is a very good item to get.

Response From Cyberguys Tech:
The Compaq Presario V6000 ships with a proprietary adapter installed on the 2.5" SATA hard drive. This adapter, however, can be removed and the drive accessed with the Vantec SATA to USB 2.0 adapter.

3 out of 3 find this review helpful.

Used more than my Geek Army Knife

Glenn

Consultant - 01/04/12 7:40:39 AM

Pros: I've had one of these for about 8 years, and it still gets more use than my screwdriver. Can't say enough good things about this versatile and incredibly useful tool: hard drive replacements, data recovery, manual malware removal, etc. - facilitates it all within seconds.

Cons: Can't think of any. I'm here to buy a second one.

Other Thoughts: A carrying case would be nice. After 8 years, the box has just about had it.

4 out of 4 find this review helpful.

Couldn't make it work

Craig

Sr. Computer Tech - 09/21/10 7:17:32 PM

Pros: Great Idea.

Cons: Did not work with a 80gig IDE or 250gig SATA, tried two different pc's, one with xp, and one with windows 7.

Other Thoughts: really disappointed.

Response From Cyberguys Tech:
This product has an excellent track record and should work fine in the configurations you described. Please call our tech support team at 1.800.892.0164 so that we can better troubleshoot your situation or arrange an exchange.

12 out of 24 find this review helpful.