Re: Suggestions for External USB Hard Drive for Backups

On Tue, 3 Apr 2007 15:14:25 -0700, "Rock" <Rock@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

<skeeter@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote
On 2 Apr 2007 07:41:34 -0700, "allanc" <allan.for.g.groups@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Thanks to all who responded.

On Apr 1, 11:17 pm, "Rock" <R...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"allanc" <allan.for.g.gro...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote

I am interested in purchasing an external USB hard drive (200 GB or
more) for storing backups of multiple PCs.
I have read some negative comments about WD recently.
All suggestions as to manufacturers/model numbers are appreciated.
TIA

Purchase a regular EIDE hard drive and a hard drive enclosure. Connect
this
through USB to the computer. This is much cheaper than buying an
external
hard drive from any of the vendors.

That's an interesting solution. I have a couple of EIDE hard drives in
my old computer that I would like to use as external back-ups. But, a
few questions, (1) where do you find a enclosure for an internal hard
drive, and (2) where can you find the connector cables and (3) how do
you power it?

Many places sell enclosures. Newegg.com is one example. Kingwin is one
brand of enclosure. Get one that is self powered, so it has a power adaptor
that connects to a power outlet. They are available with USB and/or eSata
connections, so you use one of these to connect the enclosure to the
computer.

Here is an example of one. It is self powered with a USB connection.
Installation of the drive is easy. Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove
the end plate, attach the ribbon cable power connector that's integral to
the end plate to the drive, Secure the drive into the case with four
screws, then reattach the end plate. Plug in the external power connector
and the USB cable which comes with it and your all set.
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817146307

There are other enclosures, just look around for them.

Allan and Rock, thank you very much for the info.
Walt

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