APRICORN MASS STORAGE UNIVERSAL USB HARD DRIVE ADPT

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This is a very good device, and is all self contained in one unit. I have at least 4 of these units Units are in transition phase. Software in packages is changing from version two. to version three.. The new software package only runs from a CD, you are no longer able to set up the software package on your computer and maintain it there for when you will need it. In my book this is a step backwards. Also negative. There is no way of telling which version you are getting as the component quantity did not adjust with the software alter more than. I am giving it 3 stars because because the software can no longer be installed on a personal computer. I have units with the version 2. software package so I will not Manufacturer Response:Thanks for the assessment; and I had some new data to pass along. We are now shipping all solutions with EZ Gig III. This new version is much easier to use and delivers broader compatibility with systems with hidden partitions, and a lot of machines have hidden partitions these days. Though it is correct that you run the plan from the CD, you are able to leave an executable on your Desktop and run it from there if you often want to have a copy with you. Most of our buyer’s use our cloning software just one time when they go to upgrade their HDD / SSD so not possessing a onetime use system loaded on their technique is possibly a superior scenario for the vast majority. Thanks for your continued assistance,Craig ChristensenNational Sales ManagerApricorn Inc.

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None. Installation of the EZ Gig II cloning software package erased my Acronis backup software. Both products are created by the same organization. Go figure.

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These days, when a item does Specifically what it is advertised to do proper out of the box...it's practically a MIRACLE! Enormous kudos to Apricorn for their quite fine product! No IT Tech should be devoid of this extremely handy device in the toolkit. I did not use the bundled software package, as I have my personal version of Acronis TIH 2010 which worked flawlessly across the Apricorn Drive Wire, allowing me to totally and effortlessly recover a total image of my failed Toshiba laptop's tough disk. Right after that, I revved up an old Maxtor IDE drive that I had under no circumstances retrieved information from. I was surprised that I was also able to run the SpinRite6 disk utility on that drive across the Apricorn device through USB devoid of a glitch, then retrieve the drive image as nicely. What a totally refreshing change to locate OOTB gear that actually WORKED! It couldn't place a telephone call for Chinese takeout...bummer! ;o) Seriously, this was ุ Properly spent for me. Oh wait! I also got this unit in time to qualify for the บ NewEgg MIR also....nice! (sorry, it's expired now)It's a little clunky to use this device to turn an old drive into a spare USB storage device, but you CAN do it if you're in a pinch and will need some speedy storage....just an additional plus for Apricorn. Can't say adequate about this product...get one particular!

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Assistance all drive kinds. None A carrying case would be a nice inclusion.

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Works excellent connecting HDDs to computer systems to operate on them/retrieve files/backup/etc. The included software package, even though really cool, is not supported on Vista, esp. not 64-bit versions... Had to setup dual boot with XP to use software program. Would be 1000x better if it was readily available in a USB two./Firewire version - USB is too slow but additional typical; firewire would be a good option to have!Worth each and every penny that I spent on it. Good excellent product, and as often, Newegg Rocks!

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OK, I believe I figured out what other people are talking about with the Windows 7 64 Bit compatibility. I feel they had been referring to the software program. I've only utilised it to copy files to the drive(s) from within Windows. Worked OK for me. Have not had a chance to use the software program, but plan on performing that these days (on a 32 bit technique). Nonetheless like the item and I wonder what I ever did devoid of it. Now, I just hold it with me at all instances. Wish I bought this a extended time ago. Absolutely nothing however.

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Want to replace my laptop tough drive with a greater tough drive and this is exactly what i need to have. Functions perfectly, took about 1 hour to clone my 200GB HD to a 320GB HD. Software is straightforward to use, you don't even need to install it, just set the BIOS to boot from cd/dvd and run it. My Vista laptop boot proper away following the cloning and i don't even have to re-activated Vista. Power cord is way as well short. The picture shows that it's about 3 feet or more but it's only about 7 inches max !! Apricorn want to adjust the picture, this is misleading. Luckily it's a standard 3-prong cable and i have a couple about the house so it perform out fine. Should have 5 stars but i subtract 1 due to the fact of the cable. The EZ Gig II computer software is in fact a custom version of Acronis True Image - great piece of software program. A reviewer mentioned a even though back that it didn't operate with a Toshiba laptop but i am pleased to report that its' wrong. It works with my Toshiba Satellite P105.A single additional issue i will need to mention although : when you use it to clone from the Bios make certain to decide on the Full Version rather of the Safe version otherwise it may possibly not recognized your new HD.

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Super handy tool. Worked incredibly very good for cloning my two.5" SATA laptop difficult drive. I appreciate this tool!!!! None

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Operates properly for backup and restore of difficult drives from image files, as properly as a fast way to connect to a hard drive with no opening up the case. Make confident your USB port is 2., and power up the drive just before plugging into the personal computer. None Newegg rocks!

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If you can read and follow directions then you are halfway there. Install software, plug in new hard drive comply with directions and it does every little thing. Okay you nonetheless have to physically swap challenging drives, but if you are worried about that then why are you reading reviews on this product. Not a one. That was easy, so easy I am worried. I mean absolutely nothing works exactly as it is supposed to but here I am working on my new drive as if nothing occurred except it is 4X larger and considerably faster. Buy the factor and make your life simple.

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Unbelievably simple to use. I had an old laptop with too-significantly information stored on a too-modest hard drive. The challenging drive was throwing Smart errors suitable and left and Win XP was blue-screening with alarming regularity. I applied this kit to clone and resize to a newer and larger hard drive. The truth that my old challenging drive was on life support didn't appear to be a problem (lucky me). Presto! Soon after spending less than 贄 (for this device plus a new drive), my old laptop is running like new. I'm content. I need to have bought one of these years ago.

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This technique is superb. I was able to move my complete operating technique and applications with no re-entering the codes in approximately twelve minutes. Highly recommend. Don't forget to energy up the drive you are cloning to. Nothing at all bad to say. Don't forget to follow the directions.

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I've used this pretty much each week for a year with each and every sort of drive on XP, Vista and Mac and it's worked perfectly each and every time. Every single tech ought to have a single. The included computer software works properly for cloning/imaging. None.

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This item has been a blessing to own. It has given me the capability to troubleshoot hard-drives with out getting to disassemble an external case. Really very good product to just have laying about. I have utilized mine everyday considering that I have received it. I can locate nothing at all wrong with this product. The only factor that I would have to say is that the molex plug from the power brick plugs into the device when utilizing SATA or notebook IDE. If you are utilizing a regular IDE device you will need to plug the energy adapter directly into the drive.

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Worked well at receiving information off a stack of drives I had sitting about, 2.5Ǚ.5" IDE and three.5" SATA. Wish I had picked up 1 of these earlier. Could not format the drives as NTFS. Would get all the way to the finish and fail. FAT32 had no problems. Could be the computer, will have to attempt it on a different later. I have not tested the included computer software.

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I attached the hard drive, plugged in the power adapter, connected the USB cable and every thing worked. I didn't need to have any drivers at all for anything. This is as uncomplicated as it gets. none, this device does precisely what it is meant to do and without any challenges. I was picky when buying one of these adapters. After reading the evaluations for many, this was the only 1 exactly where no 1 complained about the adapter killing their difficult drive. Though this one is a bit far more costly than the other individuals, the piece of mind is worth it.

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Just a excellent design, good and straightforward. The cloning software program that comes with it is a plus. Haven't cloned a drive but, but I've recovered data for 3 clients already right now, as nicely as cleaned up malware from a laptop drive. I just got this yesterday, and it has paid for itself in NO TIME FLAT. None I have identified yet. Exceptional item, I extremely recommend it.

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This is a extremely uncomplicated product to use with uncomplicated to comprehend instructions. I was in fact surprised at how effectively it performed with absolutely no troubles at all. None If I can clone and install a new challenging drive, anybody can.

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This 1 fairly a lot covers you from Nuub to pro. It easy sufficient as lengthy as you follow directions (plug power in 1st then usb). From what I here, the provided software is excellent as nicely, but I mostly use this to retrieve images from a ghost server so I haven't utilized it a lot. The price and rebate are all the much more cause to buy this currently. Power cord is truly short, but that is what also makes it workbench friendly so.....And no totally free shipping, but eh. As lengthy as you take care not to tweak the external drive connections to the device itself, it must be operating like a champ for a lengthy time. ALSO, make sure to run some type of CHKDISK on the HDD you want to image to if it's not a new one. Had it hang up on me when trying to clone a 40gig laptop drive to an old 60gig one as it turned out to have some negative sectors

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Works good, uncomplicated to carry around (Pocketsize/My telephone is bigger). None I bought this and a KingWin EZ-Dock. The only distinction in between them is that the EZ-Dock, has a base exactly where you can set the hdd, and a eSata connection. But the Apricorn, has diff possibilities to power up and is way smaller.

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I'm not positive what other people are talking about with the 64-Bit compatibility, but I just got this from newegg and plugged it in to Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit and it functions. I just re-partitioned and re-formatted a couple of drives (one was three-1ǘ and the other was 2-1ǘ) Each were IDE's. Have not attempted a SATA however with 64-Bit, but both of these drives quickly had been recognized. I'll know more soon after a few days, but it seems to perform fine. An IDE exension cable should be included because the Apricorn covers the power connector on some IDE drives.

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I ordered this package to clone HDDs when upgrading computers. I shopped around rather a bit attempting to come across one thing inexpensive but flexible enough to do every single type of drive I have or would obtain. The included software is a bonus. So far I've been fairly pleased with my obtain. It's a basic effortless to use hardware/software package for cloning drives. It seems that the adapter functions as a USB interface for all HDDs with no the software, which is extremely handy. Excellent Product! 1 minor difficulty. Read the manual about partitioning the new HDD prior to cloning to a new drive. I didn't but employed other software to partition the drive. Also it took me a minute to figure out that I necessary to plug the power provide into the energy jack of a three.five" EIDE/ IDE/ PATA drive to make it function...duh!

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tech individuals answered phone...this was excellent. Worst item I've purchased in a lengthy time. I purchased a new harddrive and this adapter to transfer the files. Issues hooked up and looked like they would work....but no joy at all. I even tried using each harddrives on my desktop machine and the software still wouldn't work.Known as tech support and they said I required the older software program...they sent me a link and I gave it a go. Still wouldn't perform.I bought, on line, the Bounceback software program from CMS, and I was able to right away able to get it to work.I've been fussing with computers and "stuff" and have a pretty superior technical grasp of operating and fussing with the computers....but this adapter from Apricorn would not perform properly with the software program that was supplied.The older EzGig two wouldn't do the job either.It's odd, in that many men and women on-line give this really corporation really good evaluations...and perhaps so on there other stuff.....but this wasn't my expertise this time.

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Excellent for work use, I can rapidly recover or modify drives. Quick connection. Price is excellent... No fashion awards here! and only 1 drive at a time can be employed. It would be cool if I could clone two drives working with this with a drive in every single finish.Requirements a carry case for all the cabling. Get a carry case if you strategy to buy this.

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Has every thing I need to have. somewhat short energy cable - can be extended working with normal PC power cord. No cost disk management software!