Product Description
IOGEAR's new USB Adapters with the with Bluetooth wireless technology+ EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) deliver faster wireless data transfer speed, improved bandwidth and draw less power than ever before. Now when you add Bluetooth wireless technology to your desktop or notebook PC or Mac, you'll be able to wirelessly share documents, music and video at up to three times the speed of previous Bluetooth devices. You'll also be able to wirelessly connect up to seven Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily due to greater bandwidth. And our new adapters' lower power consumption means longer battery life on your notebook computer. Just plug in an IOGEAR USB adapter with Bluetooth wireless technology and get your computer wirelessly sharing data with your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, PDA, stereo headphones, printer and more!This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter is compatible with both Mac and PC computers, and offers a wireless range of 66 feet (20 meter). It is easy to install and use, and very portable. It's great for both home and mobile networking needs.
Customer Reviews:
Works well and config was easy.......2007-12-07
I was looking for a BT adaptor for my laptop that would support a stereo BT headset, and do dialup networking over bluetooth with my mobile phone. I'd never used bluetooth on a PC before, but the setup was very simple. RF is very strong - I can listen to my headphones from way more than 30 feet without distortion. Overall I'm very pleased.
Not much help.......2007-11-12
I am updating my first assessment of your product. I would give it two stars rather than one because I can get it to do something but it is not doing what I want.
I installed the software and rebooted the computer then plugged in the Bluetooth. I wanted to download pictures from my cell phone to my laptop. The laptop can see the cellphone but I cannot drag and drop any pictures. It has a serial port connection but I cannot access the phone with it. The cellphone shows the laptop and can connect to it but I cannot transfer any pictures. I have to go through quite a bit to get it to connect. If anybody has any hints as to how to make this work I would appreciate it.
Great little bluetooth adapter!.......2007-09-24
This adapter works perfectly! Follow the directions in the manual and it's ready to go in minutes. It recognizes my phone 3 rooms away. I use it with a W810i and have no problems.
Works Great.......2007-09-23
I had the belkin bluetooth adapter which killed my wireless. I got this and there were no problems ez install......no lag
Bluetooth USB Adapter.......2007-08-14
Worked first time with plug-and-play capability plugged into a Kengington hub on a Apple MacBook. However, my Bluetooth mouse keeps dropping the connection and there is a delay in making the mouse connection when the computer display has been dark. That may be the mouse rather than the adaptor, though. Overall I can recommend this product.
Amazon.com Product Description
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The NETGEAR WG111T Super-G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter offers:
- Up to 108 Mbps via 802.11g wireless networking on any computer with a USB slot.
- A small form factor for easy portability.
- Backwards compatibility with 802.11b wireless networks.
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Wireless networking is constantly evolving, and the need for increasingly faster speeds and greater range is not only sought after, but expected. If better wireless speed and range with consistent wireless connections is what you're looking for, then NETGEAR has you covered with the WG111T Super-G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. With this handy device you'll have no more dropped connections, and you can kiss dead spots goodbye.
About the size of a pack of gum, the WG111T packs a lot of features. View larger. |
If you love all the new media applications, such as video and music streaming, you know you need a wireless connection that operates at lightning quick speeds to keep things running smooth. These new applications are nearly impossible with the old 802.11b wireless protocol, but they are certainly attainable with increased wireless speeds. The WG111T delivers the speed you desire. At 108 Mbps, it is up to ten times faster than 802.11b, and extends your network coverage up to four times more than standard Wireless-G protocol.
NETGEAR also helps you keep it simple with an easy-to-use, intuitive USB 2.0 interface. Just plug the WG111T into the external USB slot of your desktop or notebook PC, and you'll be ready to connect. Plus, you can keep your network private with WEP encryption, and this diminutive device is even upgradeable to the more secure WPA encryption (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
Setup is made quick and easy with the Smart Wizard install software. The WG111T has a compact, pocket-sized casing and with the included five foot USB cable, you can place this device near your computer for optimal signal strength for the best performance.
System requirements include a Pentium class PC, an available USB port, two MB of free hard drive space, and Microsoft Windows Vista, XP or 2000. Microsoft Vista drivers are available at www.netgear.com/vista.
What's in the Box
NETGEAR WG111T Super-G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, USB cable, installation guide, setup CD, cradle and Velcro, and warranty/support information card.
Product Description
Netgear WG111T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter enables up to 108Mbps wireless Internet access to either your desktop or notebook PC. This device supports office roaming for notebook PC users for shared broadband Internet access and resources. Incorporating high-level WEP encryption, the adapter shields your network from wireless eavesdroppers without sacrificing performance. Stylish and compact, it plugs into the available external USB port of your PC, eliminating the need to open up your desktop PC. NETGEAR's Wireless LAN Manager also lets you create profiles that reflect specific WLAN settings for each place you travel ? giving you unfettered mobility at home, the office, the airport, and other public hotspots. Channels - 11 channels (US, Canada), 13 channels (ETSI), 14 channels (Japan)
Customer Reviews:
Bad product........2007-12-12
I bought this at Radio Shack. It worked for a few days, reasonably well but not great. Then it just started losing the connection and having trouble re-connecting. I exchanged it for another and the same thing happened. Stay away.
works as expected, but runs very hot.......2007-10-03
The device works as expected and even looks nice, but the blue indicator light is too bright and the device heats up quite a great deal more than I would have expected. Still, it is seemingly robust and I expect no problems with it.
Works like a champ..........2007-09-01
Purchased 2 of items for a client to put a couple of aging desktops on their wireless network. Ran the setup CD, plugged the unit in when prompted using the supplied USB cable and bingo, we're cookin' with 4-5 bars of signal strength at 60' through 2 cement block walls! Experimented with placement a little bit, then velcro-ed the units to the wall using the supplied plastic "shoe." Well worth the $45.00 each to avoid pulling cable.
OK in XP, not so OK in Vista.......2007-08-25
I have been using Netgear for many years. I have the 624 router & the WG311T adapter in my son's computer, both have worked well now for a few years now. Got a new computer, dual booted w/XP & Vista, & thought I would try the WG111T USB adapter. BIG MISTAKE!! I got it to work in both OS's, but constantly had to reset in the 2 months I have had installed. Installation was not easy, took several attempts in both OS's before I got it working. I have been using Vista more often & was constantly having to reset, so I attempted to reinstall driver. BIGGER MISTAKE!!! This adapter is not VISTA friendly, I could not reinstall. When I uninstall driver before reinstalling, it does not completely uninstall in Vista. Reinstall just keeps adding additional adapters, same name followed by a number (I got up to #11). Called Netgear for help, after several failed attempts, they blamed it on Vista & told me to call MicroSoft. Did an internet search & found several other users having this problem, but found no solution. Ended up going out & buying anoher WG311T, which is what I should have done in the 1st place. I give it a 2 because it does work most of the time in XP. But I would not reccommend buying.
Wireless Technology.......2007-06-27
This product is absolutely terrible. It will not work with Vista. It gives you the blue screen of death, and has a dialup + connection. It's got broadband speeds but disconnects from the wireless network just like a dialup connection. It kills hard drives by making Vista freeze up. Vista is unstable because of this piece of junk which overheats and disconnects from the network.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sabrent USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 16.5-foot active M/F extension cables feature a booster box on the end. You can now easily extend your USB 2.0 cable past 5 meters by daisy chaining up to five of these premium USB 2.0 active extensions. When strung together, the cables can achieve a new maximum of 80 feet.
This USB 2.0-compliant cable supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps and is fully backward compatible with both low- and high-speed devices. It acts like a single port hub and is bus-powered. By serially connecting up to five segments, you can extend the length to 25 meters. Requires a PC running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, or a Mac running OS 9 or higher.
What's in the Box
One 16.5 foot USB 2.0 extension cable.
Product Description
One of the biggest obstacles encountered in planning a wire run is the signal limitation of USB devices. With a maximum guaranteed length of 16 feet, very few USB runs are successful without the use of ACTIVE extension cables. These are M/F extension cables, which feature a booster-box on the end, and when strung together, can achieve a new maximum of 80 feet. Easily extend your USB 2.0 cable past 5 Meters by daisy chaining up to five of premium USB 2.0 active extensions. These USB 2.0 compliant cables support data transfer rates up to 480Mbps and are fully backward compatible with both low and high-speed USB v1.1 devices.
Customer Reviews:
Cheap cable but poor service and not willing to take a return........2007-01-04
I thought I was getting a good deal by buying this cable from Sabrent. When I took it out the box my video capture wasn't working and suspected the cable. I verified the cable by buying another from Fry's. When I asked to return the cable to manufacturer all they could suggest was that I try another computer. That was the last cable that I'm buying from them. Very poor customer service and not willing to return the cable.
Great product.......2006-11-10
Long cable at a cheap price. I can put my webcam anywhere now.
Product Description
USB TO SERIAL (9-PIN) DB-9 RS-232 ADAPTE
Product Description
IOGEAR brings the cutting edge technology of USB 2.0 to your Macintosh PowerBookor PC Laptop. You will enjoy the convenience and newfound speed that has made USB an industry standard. IOGEAR's USB 2.0 PCMCIA CardBus card will allow you to easily add up to 127 simultaneous USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices. This device will fit into any PCMCIA CardBus slot. IOGEAR's USB 2.0 PCMCIA Cardbus card will fit the need of any mobile professional who needs the speed and convenience of USB-2 High-Speed, with data transfer rates of up to 480 MB per second. No software needed IoGear 3 Year Limited Warranty Package Contents - 1 GPU202 - 2-Port USB 2.0 PCMCIA Card / 1 Warranty Card / 1 User Manual / 1 Installation CD
Customer Reviews:
Installed with no fuss.......2007-10-29
Purchased this for an older ThinkPad X30 running XP Pro. The card installed with no problems and works as expected.
Hit and miss.......2007-10-10
It took a while to get the drivers working, but even after I did, my Lattitude only sometimes recognizes the USB devices I plug into it. For some reason, if I plug a flash drive into first, it ends up recognizing any device I plug into it later.
Powering external 2.5" hard drives.......2007-10-08
I purchased this card in order to connect an external 2.5" hard drive enclosure, that draws bus power from the USB 2.0 connection. Unfortunately, the Iogear card did not provide enough power to mount my 2.5" hard drive. I called Iogear, and they recommended buying an AC adapter which should boost the bus power. The AC adapter is available from CDW, model #0AD8-0705-261G, and costs around $17.
Works well.......2007-02-12
Worked rght out of the box, clear directions, sane price, very happy. Using for high-speed Hawking USB antenna connected to wireless router,. Extra speed great.
Newbies: RTFM.......2007-01-22
This card works fine. I would venture to say that almost all of the one-star ratings out there have working cards. When using this, or any other USB 2.0 cardbus you have to pay attention to the current draw of the devices you are plugging into it. High power devices require the use of the auxilliary power cable (the little circle plug in between the USB ports) to work properly. If you connect a high power device to this card and don't have the aux power cable attached, you will see erradic behavior ranging from 'Windows can't detect the device' to 'Windows lists the device in My Computer but gives error messages when attempting to transfer files or complete normal operations.' Results can even be intermittent if the current draw is close to the cardbus's current output threshhold. In any case you are not getting the expected performance, like the subject line says, read the f'ing manual.
Product Description
RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, USB cable, cradle, fastener, resource CD, installation guide and warranty/support information card With the WPN111 RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter you'll be able to work or play from anywhere in your home. Wireless networks often have "dead spots" in them - places where the Internet connection fades in & out, or drops off completely. The RangeMax technology turns your entire house into a "hot spot". Have a sizzling-hot connection speed from anywhere in your house. WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key) TKIP & WPA-PSK AES safeguards against unauthorized usage Compatible with 802.11b, 802.11g, and Super G networks Requires available USB 1.1 or 2.0 slot on a PC running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP with a Pentium 300 MHz processor or higher
Amazon.com Product Description
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The NETGEAR WPN111 RangeMax USB 2.0 Adapter offers:
- Advanced MIMO technology that offers greater speed and range compared to standard 802.11g
- Enhanced security with support for WPA 128-bit WEP encryption
- Backwards compatibility with 802.11b networks
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The NETGEAR WPN111 RangeMax USB 2.0 Adapter makes it simple for you to provide wireless internet access to your computer, whether it is a desktop or notebook, letting you surf the web, check email, and chat online. It is up to ten times faster and has up to ten times more coverage than Wireless-G for a speedy network that won't get bogged down when you you stream music and videos.
The WPN111's small size makes it easy to carry around. View larger. |
Easy to Carry, Easier to Setup
About the size of a pack of gum, the WPN111 is easy to throw into your purse or pocket. It supports Windows Vista and is also compatible with Windows XP, 2000, 98SE, and Me. The WG111US features a USB 2.0 connection for wide compatibility and high speeds, and setup is as simple as installing the included software and plugging the device into a USB port. A removable cover keeps the connector protected and clean from knocks, dirt and other potential harm.
Included is a USB cable making it easier to connect the WG111US to a desktop and saving you the hassle of having to reach for the back of the computer each time you want to connect or disconnect the adapter. Additionally, it allows you to place the adapter at an optimal location for the strongest signal. Also included is a cradle that you can fasten to the wall or a desk for a more stable place to keep the adapter once you've found an ideal location.
Fast and Secure
The NETGEAR WPN111 supports the 802.11g protocol standard but is able to provide better performance thanks to Smart MIMO technology that incorporates intelligent internal antennas into the router. The router automatically senses interference from devices such as microwaves and cordless phones, and adjusts accordingly. The upshot is speeds up to 108 Mbps with a longer range and a lack of "dead zones" in your home. The adapter is also backwards compatible with 802.11b networks so you don't have to worry about not getting a connection at specific hotspots.
The adapter supports 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption as well as WPA-PSK for security so you don't have to worry about anyone eavesdropping on your emails or stealing your passwords. The included software makes managing different WEP passwords a breeze as you can set up different profiles for each location you frequent, saving yourself the trouble of having to type in encryption keys each time you connect to a hotspot you've already used.
The NETGEAR WPN111 RangeMax USB 2.0 Adapter is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
WPN111 RangeMax USB 2.0 Adapter, USB cable, installation guide, resource CD, cradle and fastener, and warranty/support information card.
Customer Reviews:
Avoid Rangemax AVOID NETGEAR.......2007-12-25
I ordered the Rangmax router/dongle pair. The router crapped out after 13 days. Rangemax tech support was useless. Tech support must be outsourced to India because they can poltely tell you to go to hell and eat up your time. I was fortunately able to return the router (to vendor: netgear had washed their hands of it).
Then comes the WPN111: It works. Barely. Using there software, and following their instructions like sacred ritual, I got a signal so weak Windows wouldn't use it. Switching to the Windows manager, I have either a low or very low signal. My laptop, sitting next to the dongle, is a full five-bars excellent connection (TrendNet 'N' router replacing the netgear rat-cr*p). My D-Link 'b' also thinks I've an excellent signal.
All the bad review prior to this, along with this, can be summed up into a single concept: however good they may have been: DON'T BUY NETGEAR.
Blue Screen of Death.......2007-11-25
I have had frequent blue screen crashes, with error messages that make reference to the WPN111 as the cause of the "stop error". Netgear customer support was virtually useless. I was told to download and install an updated driver, which I did, but the problem is still there. The crashes usually occur during large file downloads, but sometimes they occur almost randomly. There doesn't seem to be any obvious solution to this problem, and I will probably switch to another product instead.
Works with Win2K but NOT XP, driver related.......2007-10-30
Purchased months ago at Staples. Installed it on a Laptop that was running Windows 2000 Professional. Rock Solid performance on that platform. It would only require moving to a different USB port if the laptop went into standby, that would be my only complaint on WIN2K, other than that it was excellent and stayed at 108 and large downloads were a snap...Formatted the Laptop and Loaded a fresh install of Windows XP Pro SP2. Can't download large files to save it's life. It will disconnect from the world stare at you until you pull it from it's USB port and plug it back in. Occasionally a 1+ MB file download from the Internet will cause the same result to occur. Tried every driver. Tried unistalling the netgear utility and all associated software except the NDIS software and it still performs like it hates XP. Went on the internet to see if there was a fix and so far the only fix is to return the product to a store and purchase a different brand...that's too bad, I've always enjoyed Netgear products...I guess the production problem in China has now bit Netgear...just a matter of time before Americans are gonna have to start building thier own stuff again...That's a good thing right?
Nothing but frustration.......2007-10-30
One star is too many. Constantly drops connections, refuses to connect to secure networks. (Like Netgear's suggested fix. Just turn off wireless security. No seriously, that's their fix.)
I've installed/supported wireless networks for over five years and this is the very first NIC that was just totally worthless. Works fine for 2-3 minutes and then stops dead.
Doesn't work as good as WPN311 :(.......2007-10-29
As soon as i added this to my XP machine - my RangeMax Router started freaking out and i had to reboot it twice a day (the least) - both of my adapters (WPN311 and WPN111) work great with a LinkSys router. Its a shame that Netgear products don't work with each other, when they are from the same like/package. Not very happy.
Product Description
Turn any IDE drive into a convenient external drive with this USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter. Simply connect an IDE drive, plug the USB to IDE adapter into an available USB port to transfer files from computers or notebooks, back up files, or store files on hard drives with ease. Supports Iomega Zip, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and IDE hard drives. Transfer files quickly and easily.
Customer Reviews:
Did the job.......2007-12-10
Worked fine to transfer all data from the hard drive before sending my laptop in for repairs. I didn't need to go through driver installation procedures on the enclosed disk, just plugged it in and it was ready to go.
Works, sort of........2007-12-08
I have three IDE drives to try this on.
The Seagate 160G, never could get it to work.
Maxtor 160G, works every time.
Western Digital 120G finally got to work after setting drive jumper to Master with slave. Would not work when set to Master standalone.
Didn't try the ESATA.
Manual is the typical chinese translated to english type and doesn't have much in it.
Question you need to ask yourself if you're thinking of buying this is, do you feel lucky?
Good product.......2007-09-06
I use it with my laptop to access external IDE drives.
Flawless installation, good access speed.
I have not tested SATA yet.
Power supply is a little bulky, similar to a laptop's.
Amazon.com Product Description
The StarTech ICUSBAUDIO USB 2.0 to Audio Adapter turns a USB port to audio jacks and lets you to add headsets and microphones to your computer without needing to unplug other devices. The adapter is USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compliant and supports the USB audio device specification 1.0. Installation is as simple as plugging it in and the sound quality it outstanding.
The StarTech ICUSBAUDIO USB 2.0 to Audio Adapter works with Windows 98SE and up, and Mac OS 9.x and later. It is backed by a 1-year warranty.
Product Description
Running out of audio jacks? Now, with ICUSBAUDIO, you can add headsets and microphones to your computer without the need to unplug other devices!Compliant with USB 2.0 and USB audio device specification 1.0, this USB to audio adapter couldn't be any simpler to install.Compatible with Windows 98SE and up, as well as Mac OS 9.x and later, ICUSBAUDIO integrates into any computer environment, providing superb sound quality and convenience that can't be matched.
Customer Reviews:
USB Sound Card.......2007-10-23
This device works well with our computer. It was shipped to us quickly and fully intact. Very easy to use and good value for price paid. Overall nothing but good things to say.
Product Description
IOGEAR's USB Adapters with Bluetooth wireless technology + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) deliver faster wireless data transfer speed, improved bandwidth and draw less power than ever before. Now when you add Bluetooth wireless technology to your desktop or notebook PC or Mac, you'll be able to wirelessly share documents, music and video at up to three times the speed of previous Bluetooth devices.You'll also be able to wirelessly connect up to seven Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily due to greater bandwidth. And adapters' lower power consumption means longer battery life on your notebook computer. Just plug in an IOGEAR USB adapter with Bluetooth wireless technology and get your computer wirelessly sharing data with your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, PDA, stereo headphones, printer and more!This Bluetooth Class 1 adapter is compatible with both PC and Mac, and offers a wireless range of 330 feet (100 meter). It is easy to install and use, and very portable. It suits for both home and mobile networking needs.king needs.
Customer Reviews:
Worked like a dream....I wish everything were this easy!.......2007-12-15
I have a bluetooth-enabled Mac ibook, and ever since I got a bluetooth-ready HP All-in-One printer, I've been curious to see if it was even possible to print wirelessly between the Mac and HP platforms.
HP has its own branded bluetooth attachment that they push (and give out as little info as possible); that thing has gotten some pretty crummy reviews, so I really wanted to try out a bluetooth adapter that had pleased at least a few people.
But as you'd expect, no one makes any of this stuff EASY. What's the diff between Class 1 and Class 2? Well, HP doesn't tell you, cause like if you KNEW, well, maybe you'd buy a different adapter!
I read a bunch of reviews, looking for ones written by mac owners in particular, and took at stab at this adapter.
As you've probably figured out, I'm no computer genius - but I got the IOGear adapter in the mail, and within 15 minutes, I was printing effortlessly AND wirelessly from my living room to a printer tucked away in my home office!
The only reason why the whole thing didn't take five minutes was that when you go to print, you have to CHOOSE the printer (like in the old mac "chooser" days before OSX.) The mac bluetooth setup system utility makes the whole process pretty painless.
And btw, the distance between the home office and my living room is WELL over 30 ft, and there are a bunch of walls and doors in the way. The printer performed like a champ; nothing stopped it.
My only complaint is that there seems to be a problem printing PDF files. Of course, that may just be because I haven't figured out yet how one does it (and obviously HP isn't going to tell me since I didn't buy their adapter!)
But that's a quibble. It's nice to be able to hit the "print" button no matter where I am, and have all the stuff done by the time I saunter into my home office.
If you've got a mac laptop and want to try your hand at long distance, wireless printing, this would be the bluetooth adapter I'd go with. Definitely frees you up and works like a charm!
Excellent product which works flawless with every bluetooth device.......2007-11-17
This is an excellent bluetooth adapter and I have used it to connect via a Jabra BT8010 headset for skype and listen to music. it works great. I can roam around in my 2 floor home and it does not lost the connection.
Only bad thing about the product is that the software which comes with CD is outdated and does not contain hand free bluetooth profile. One need to download it from the manufacturer website.
Highly recommended to person without a good bluetooth in his/her laptop.
doesn't work with everything.......2007-08-24
Read before you buy! I guess I forgot to do my research.
So far there is only one update on IOGear's website for the driver and none for the firmware. And I found out the hard way that they are needed.
Out of the box, I couldn't connect my Blackberry phone to my PC through this adapter as a remote audio gateway and the driver update solved the problem. So far so good.
Then my Motorola S9 headset came in and it didn't play the sound well. I tried a bunch of different things (reboot, different device settings etc.) and it started playing, but not for long. It started cutting out and became very choppy and eventually more silent more than it played music. I rebooted again and thought maybe it was Winamp and the way it uses directaudio so I tried WMP 11. No luck. Tried both programs on another PC and nothing.
So after few minutes of searching online, it seems that others had similar issues with their laptops based on the same/similar chipset. Those that were able to update their firmware and drivers eliminated their problems.
This could be a good device but it needs support.
Recommend buying Anycom 200 or 250. It seems they provide frequent updates.
Works Great! Price can't be beat........2007-07-03
I bought 2 of these and I could even connect two PC's or the PC with my cell phone for Active Sync from different floors in our office building! I have a bluetooth mouse and other bluetooth devices and I am very happy with the performance of this product. I chose the class 1 for range and it was worth the money - I turned off the internal bluetooth and choose to use this USB device due to the improved performance and reliability. I really got my money's worth (I bought 2 for less than I paid for one of the earlier version 9 class 2 device).
Product Description
Now you can connect any Serial ATA (SATA) 3.5" hard drive to your computer through USB 2.0 or eSata. The USB 2.0 interface allows users to read and write large files up to 480Mbits per second, and it is fully backward compatible to USB 1.1 specification. This product is ideal for a personal backup solution.The new generation USB2.0 to SATA and SATA II HDD case is a durable aluminum enclosure for your 3.5" SATA or SATA II hard drive. Transfer data quickly and easily - anywhere - with this great external hard drive case. This enclosure meets the SATA specification standards, offering the fastest throughput for the best data storage performance.
Customer Reviews:
Good Deal.......2007-05-24
I bought this for my husband and he loves it, no problems and loves how it looks. User friendly.
Works but with some issues.......2007-04-05
I purchased two of these cases for two 500GB internal SATA drives. I wanted to use them as external drives. The cases cost a little more since they have a dual output - USB2 and eSATA. I thought the eSATA might come in handy if laptops start supporting it.
LIKES: I like the compact size and dual output nature. They are significanly smaller than products that come with cases already and are not that much bigger than the internal drive. The aluminum case does seem to keep the drive fairly cool but I added a small muffin fan blowing on the outside of the case to keep it closer to room temperature.
DISLIKES: Due to the compact nature, the power switch is on the back end (the end where the cables and power brick connects). The drive indicator/power light is also there. I managed to unsolder the LED and mount it on the front through a small hole I drilled near the edge. I ran three wires along the internal edge within a ridge and it all works well. However, for the cost this should have been done. I also had trouble with cheap parts. In particular the connectors on the USB cable did not fit well - they were loose and I kept getting write fault errors. I replaced the cable with a higher quality one I had around and so far it works fine.
In the end, I probably would have purchased a drive with a case already built in and skipped the future compatibility. By the time eSATA makes it to laptops (if ever), the drives will probably be ready for an upgrade anyway. I do not know if the eSATA will be that much faster due to the drive limitations (see eSATA on Wikipedia). Also, I don't know if, and what is the penalty for conversion from an SATA drive to a USB2 port.
Absolute Junk.......2007-04-02
Absolute junk. once you get the drive installed (for which there are no instructions - the instruction booklet only tells you how to install the drivers for various operating systems that no one has anymore), it is VERY difficult to get the computer to recognize it subsequent times. I had to reboot several times each time I want to see my data.
It is what it is.......2007-02-07
I needed a SATAII external enclosure because I accidently bought a SATAII hard drive instead of a PATA drive. I plugged in the wires to the drive and hooked it up to my computer. It worked just as advertised.
The only drawback is that it slightly more difficult to open than my metal gear box that I previously had. The screws are tiny (eyeglass size) and you have to take most of them out to remove the cover. The cover also does not fit just right without some effort. This minor inconvenience is worth it to me to get a good priced enclosure that does what it is supposed to do.
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