StarTech SAT2510U2 InfoSafe 2.5-Inch USB/SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
|  | $19.20Availability: 394 In Stock
Condition: NewSKU: SAT2510U2
UPC: 065030823654
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| Product DescriptionTransform virtually any 2.5" SATA II (SATA /300) or SATA (SATA /150) notebook hard drive into the perfect portable storage solution! Ideal for storing digital multimedia and other demanding applications, the enclosure let's you get the most out of your hard drive, connecting to a host computer using USB 2.0 (also backward compatible with USB 1.1), for maximum data transfer rates of 480Mbps. A truly portable solution, SAT2510U2 features lightweight, yet durable aluminum construction, as well as a small form factor design that fits perfectly into your pocket or notebook bag when not in use. And, to eliminate the hassle of having to find a power outlet when you are ready to back up your data or load your stored files, the enclosure requires no external power supply, as it is powered through its USB connection to the computer.
Customer ReviewsReviewed on 2008-07-24 
It's so good!! Try it.
It's so good. fast delivery makes me happy. It is very useful to me. |  | Reviewed on 2008-07-23 
Cheap and effective
PRO:
- Decent data transfer rate -- about 20 megabyte sustained with my drive
- Comes with a carrying sleeve
- Comes with the only tool you need to assemble the enclosure - a tiny eyeglass screwdriver
CON:
- Misreports current usage - use caution to avoid damaging your PC
- Microscopic "eyeglass" screws.
SUMMARY
This should have been tool-free, or used larger screws on the back. Assembling it is a bit of a pain, as the screws are about the size of a pinhead. Luckily it comes with a third spare screw.
The fact that it misreports current use is dangerous. It only reports half the current that would be used by a 5400RPM drive in the enclosure on the assumption that the power-only connector will be swallowing half the current load. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security if you find that you can operate with just one USB plug, especially if using a high current draw 7200RPM drive. Insert both plugs, inserting the power-only end plug first. USB controllers shut down devices if current draw is high enough to damage the controller - this won't work if the controller is getting bad information.
Note that - as with most USB enclosures - the controller does not understand hard drive passwords. If you're repurposing an old laptop drive, be sure to clear the hard drive password in the laptop's BIOS before moving it to the enclosure. If you forget this step, you'll get mysterious CRC failure errors when trying to initialize the drive. | | Reviewed on 2008-07-10
did I order the wrong size?
Technically this should be the right size, but it doesn't quite fit my hard drive from my macbook (which got fried from a water spill on the keyboard). Also it says it has two screws on the side, but I couldn't find them. I gave it two because it still works. I just have to be careful with it... | | Reviewed on 2008-07-06
Great backup tool
I recently had to restore a fairly new laptop and needed a drive enclosure to retrieve the data and restore it afterwards. I chose the StarTech and was suprised at the ease of use. A great product and worth every penny. | | Reviewed on 2008-07-02
works.
you get what you pay for, it works. will not work with unpowered usb hub. | |
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