Customer Reviews
Interface is IDE 
2008-08-11
I bought 2 thinking this would work for my two SATA drives and found out the interface was IDE. Rating it 2 stars for not listing the interface on the tech specs. No idea if the product works as intended.
Question?!?! 
2008-07-24
I actually don't have one but I need someone to clarify something for me...is this IDE or SATA? Thanks
Excellent value and profile 2008-07-18
This enclosure is an excellent value. Performance has been trouble-free, and it worked right out of the box - no problems whatsoever. After I added my laptop drive (perfect fit) and connected it to two of my USB ports (one for power, one for data), it was recognized immediately by my Windows XP computer. It has a slim lightweight compact profile which works well for travel, and has a very tight USB connection. I would highly recommend this enclosure over more expensive enclosures offered by others.
Not a long term solution 
2008-06-24
This product is good if you are in a jam where you just need to save a hard drive. It is not a long term solution to keep the hard drive in the enclosure due to it being very cheaply made.
Pros:
Included is the aluminum enclosure, a USB cable with an extra end in case you still have USB 1.1, a mini screw driver to secure one end, and a little slip case for the enclosure.
Cons:
The USB adapter on the drive is mounted in crooked, so when you plug in the USB cable, it comes out crooked. If you are looking to buy this you have at least a mild understanding of computers so you won't need the manual, but read it for fun. There are spelling mistakes, it references two lights on the enclosure when there is just one, and it also references a CD-ROM with drivers on it that is not included, even though you don't need the disc.
I saw another review saying it doesn't have a fan. It does not need a fan because the drive is against the aluminum case, which acts as a passive heater which is completely adequate.
This enclosure is a quick fix to recover some data. I would not keep a valuable drive in this.
Works well 2008-06-04
I got this for my (non technical) brother in law. he was able to install his old laptop harddrive into it and get it to work in 10 minutes.
USB 2.0 2.5" IDE Drive Enclosure - Blue, WORKS GREAT! 2008-05-07
Brand New High quality USB 2.0 External 2.5" HDD Enclosure Case 4 IBM Thinkpad,With USB "Y" cable ,1USB ports, provides over powerOxidized case surfaceCompliant with USB 2.0 /1.1 standardsBuild-in travelstar high-quality hard-diskWindows 98/ME, Windows 2000/XP, Mac compatible Easy to data backup and exchange Plug and play for Windows ME .Windows 2000/XP Package Content:HDD 2.5" Blue External Box HDD Black leather External Cable Screwdriver
Did the job, and works great! 2008-04-28
After my second hand laptop failed I salvaged the 40Gb hard drive and ordered this enclosure. It works great for me and was very easy to install. Fits perfectly to 2.5" laptop hard drives; 1 connection to the front panel and 2 screws - very simple design.
Some reviews complain about ventilation for overheating, but I can only see it getting hot if you use it for a long period of time transferring large files across a USB 1.0 connection. Most of the time its quite cool idle on USB 2.0.
The package comes with a screwdriver to install the screws, a 'Y-cable' for additional devices to connect to the same USB port (which I've never used), a black cloth cover for the case and the external case (silver).
Works great!
Great product! 2008-03-03
This is a very good product it may seem cheap but it does what it needs to.
I had no issues getting it to work just plugged it in and it worked just fine. It comes with all you need to install hard drive.
Here are the pros
1. cheap
2. slim
3. made of aluminum to help get rid of heat
4. works with Macs and windows
I would have a con list but I can think of any
SUPER CHEAP CHEAP 2008-02-29
This product is affordable. it arrived with all parts and some (extra screw was nice). The instructions are horrible. Drive is slow and USB port was rusted and/or corroded. comes with tools too! I was expecting at the price just the enclosure and nothing else (except a decent manual which is mandatory).
Pro: affordable, comes with parts
Con: you get what you paid for, Damaged port, Piss poor user manual
Tip: Dont use this for important data. This is not for back up.
Great Product for the Price 2007-11-12
Works like it suppose to, at first i thought i suppose to plug in the 2 usb plugs but i guess its only if your computer still runs on usb 1.1 then 2 usb plugs need to go in. after i figured it out it works great..!
