External Drive Enclosure USB 2.0 - storage enclosure - SATA-150 - USB 2.0
Quick and simple
Installation was surprisingly easy. I just took a SATA (Serial ATA) drive from my old computer, put it in the Addonics enclosure, then connected it to my new computer. My new computer recognized the attached drive almost immediately, without needing special drivers. <br /> <br />Now I can use the old hard drive as an external drive. <br /> <br />The Addonics package included the enclosure, a power adapter, a USB cable, connections for either IDE or SATA, a driver CD, and screws for securing the hard drive. <br /> <br />GOOD POINTS: <br />* Easy to install without tools. <br />* You don't need drivers if you use Windows XP. <br />* Cooling fan is nearly silent. <br />* Enclosure looks nice. <br />* Enclosure has a green power LED. <br />* Enclosure is roomy enough for a 5.25\\" drive (but works fine with 3.5\\" drives). <br />* Power adapter plugs in to the wall with a cord attached to the small \\"brick,\\" so it doesn't cover up other outlets. <br /> <br />BAD POINTS: <br />* Instructions didn't exactly match the actual hardware (but they are good enough). <br />* The three-foot-long (92 cm) USB cable is a bit short. <br />* If you just need an enclosure for a 3.5\\" drive, this case is bigger that you need (It measures 10\\"6.5\\"2\\", or 26cm16.5cm5.5cm.) <br />* Power LED is one of those old yellow-green LEDs, not the newer pure green variety.