Rosewill RCW-608 USB2.0 Adapter For IDE/SATA Device (Include Protection case)

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This point is good for recovering data from difficult drives. I appreciate that it has the capacity to connect to SATA as effectively as IDE drives. I've noticed that it is at times finicky about what order you plug points in/turn the device on. Nevertheless, it's not as well much of a hassle...if it doesn't appear to work, try unplugging everything and turning the device off, then start off more than 1 step at a time. I haven't installed any drivers for it and it functions fine in Windows and Linux, so I'm not sure what the CD is for.

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performs on all 6 ide and 2 sata from 40gb to 200gb, none seems silly to include things like the rubber cases,rather have a little pouch for the kit itself

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This is a much need to have device when you want to connect old hardrives and don't have a spare enclosure to connect to your pc. I lost my energy cords to some of my old enclosures and now with this adpater I can connect IDE and Sata Challenging Drives through my USB 2.. When rating the speed of your connections you have to look at how fast your harddrive is. If you have a older HD like IDE or 5400rpm speeds may well differ. Rosewill utilizes the newest chipset for their solutions, so don't blame them for your old and slow hardrives not performing rapidly. I genuinely like Rosewill merchandise and opt for them for the cost and excellent.Check Rosewill item web page for updated drivers if the CD is outdated or possessing difficulties connecting on your OS.

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Operates with 99% of the drives I've used it on, no issues,and well created None Just about every tech should have one particular of these. Now if they only made them for Scsi/ SAS drives

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Easiest way that I know of to temporarily connect an external drive to your program. None. I had by no means noticed 1 of these till my business laptop died not too long ago. The tech that helped me out had 1 and I decided I had to have 1. I have 4 old PCs that I will need to dispose of but under no circumstances had a great way of wiping the hard disks till now.

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Just functions. Windows, MAC, Linux. None I use this device every day when functioning on difficult drives that consumers have offered to me to check. This is the second time I have bought this model....my initially 1 broke (my fault) soon after getting faithful for 3 years. Fantastic create high quality and it lasts and lasts.

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I have bought a cheaper version of this component from a unique manufacturer from Newegg just before. When the other item seemed to operate, it was quite flimsy, and the power provide seemed to be of incredibly mediocre top quality. This item stands in stark contrast; the power supply is heavier and every thing seems a lot far better made.The SATA energy adapter is constructed into the cable rather than employing a separate adapter, and the energy switch on the power cord, suitable prior to connection to the HDD, is very easy. I also like the truth that there are LED lights for HDD activity as nicely as on the power provide and power switch. The IDE connectors are just large enough to accommodate the pins, which indicates that it can be connected incorrectly to a challenging drive if you're not cautious. The IDE connectors need to be a bit wider to completely fit the IDE slot and avoid incorrect connection. This is the identical issue with each and every other version of this element that I've noticed. I am quite pleased with this item and hope it will last. The rubber pieces will cover the edges of a challenging drive; I have not utilized them, but they could be nice if you want to leave an external hard drive hooked up for an extended period of time.

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Worked as anticipated in fact superior then anticipated!!! None it worked Fantastic for cloning a laptop HDD for a swap!!! Want I'd have bought this sooner it would have saved me a lot of time!!!

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does the job would reccomend to anyone! none

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Really swift Device, Operates properly with drives. Comes with anti static rubber sleeves for harddrives when you function on them. I had ordered two of these devices together. A single came working completely fine, the other was totally dead. Had to RMA to new egg and they replaced the device. They took their time in carrying out so even though. Overall decent device

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For generating a fast mirror or making a program back up drive incredibly nice. Also nie to get at some old data on drives that was in computers that have gone bad but the drive was nevertheless fine. I have been wanting to purchase 1 of thes of my personal for some time now finaly I don't have to barrow one particular any a lot more. With savings it was only ฤ. Have used the snot out of it currently None it performs just as stated No wiring flaws, no complications at all hooking up drives nevertheless with it. I have used it for 12 to 15 drives already saving data and performing repairs. Adore the little issue.

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An straightforward to use and versatile USB two. adapter for challenging drives. It's cost-effective and nicely made. The capacity to hot swap drives is a excellent time saver. None. I usually perform on computer systems and had been employing a removable drive tray for checking out and recovering drives. Although the drive tray worked, it was time consuming and cumbersome to use. Immediately after breaking a energy wire due to the frequent hook ups, I decided to look for other choices. This Rosewill adapter was the definite answer to my challenge! NewEgg's pricing combined with a Shell Shocker discount was a deal that couldn't be passed up. Numerous thanks NewEgg!

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Works excellent , I ought to have purchased this sooner maintaining up with the adapters/cables , You may well will need a bag to put it in though on the go. Works fantastic with sata and Ide , no problems!

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Plug and play with my seagate external that took fairly a beating considering that I owned it. Ran it over with my motorcycle, broke the usb pc board, and then tore it apart to use this item just to uncover out if I still had useable files. Worked like a charm! Had a tiny trouble acquiring it to initially function, but following switching off the energy and then back on it worked perfectly! I will now purchase HDD that aren't external and use them externally and can now access files on old drives that I have lying about. Thanks Newegg!

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I uncovered some old Toshiba Satellite and IBM Thinkpad laptops (doorstops) from my garage which my household hadn't utilised due to the fact the late 1990's. I was capable to transfer all information from the 2GB drives (yes, two) with out any challenge. None so far. I was able to consolidate all of my old information onto a single drive, saving files that were otherwise inaccessible (faulty keyboard, ports).

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Functions with old PATA and SATA drives. the switch came apart soon after 1 year of use. I had to tape it to "ON" position permanently. Would have provided four rating if the switch did not break down. I no longer have left more than PATA drives, so it's becoming used with SATA I drives. I have not attempted it with SATA II drives. The cables and power supply are bit of a hassle and it's an work to move the entire package between computer systems. I don't use the protective rubber cases as they only heat up the drives. As opposed to other reviewer stated, it functions fine on Windows 7 64bit process

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Good to have around, recovering files off of tough drives that wont boot is straightforward with this product and Your favourite Linux Live Distribution. Can be utilized to turn a laptop difficult drive in to a portable USB tricky drive. Performs with just about every OS i have encountered. The SATA cable supplied is short but not a dilemma if length is needed you can use your personal cable. I have applied this countless instances and have had no complications but. Shipping was good as usual, thank you Newegg!

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Compact and straightforward to use. Functions effectively for occasional use since it doesn't have to clutter your desk. Seems to have great develop excellent. Functions as expected ideal out of the box. Software program CD is a mini style that possibly won't perform nicely if you will need to load it into a slot drive (i.e. iMac or comparable all in1 method). Not a true negative for me due to the fact I did not require to load the computer software for Windows XP or OS X. A raw unmounted disk sitting on your desk gets pretty warm. The soft circumstances that are integrated in the package are a have to. They lift the disk slightly off the desk to allow a tiny air flow. I didn't find them required for a rapid format but would suggest that you use them for something much more involved.

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Rip a drive (sata, ide, doesn't matter!) out of a buyer's personal computer and hook this factor up to your usb port. It's wonderful! As some have stated, the "Hook up sequence" can be tricky. Just plug every little thing into the drive (with energy switch OFF) then turn ON the power switch. Immediately after about ten seconds, you can plug the usb cable into the computer system and it ought to get recognized like a thumb drive. Don't forget to safely disconnect it (right clicking on the icon in your system tray). I have a "boot drive" I use for computer systems that won't commence up and I just wanna poke about their files with. For that one particular, the sleeve is fairly nice. Booting off a drive connected to this enormous tangle of wires does demand boot to usb assistance from the motherboard, but that's generally not a problem.

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Simple operation. Worked with all my SATA and Legacy IDE drives.I was even able to do a driver recovery utilizing the USB interface to recover the drive.Throughput was very good. If you run a IT tech workbench, you need to have this.

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I ordered this and then discovered critiques stating it corrupted substantial data files. I have to say they were dead wrong and/or Rosewill corrected the situation lengthy ago. I use this at operate five+ occasions a week to transfer entire HDD's to newer, more quickly HDD's in preparation for a new application package. It operates like a champ, saves me tons of time that I invest re-setting up Windows and then all the user-applications. Some pictures are 50+GB using Acronis from WDC and they haven't provided me troubles. None. Maybe that it didn't arrive on my desk quickly after I clicked "Checkout"? Handy device, a ought to get if you waste time executing backups/recovery jobs much more than when a year. Just like when connecting a IDE drive to a motherboard, jumper settings matter. If you're connecting a Western Digital drive to the IDE connector and it doesn't see the drive when you plug in the USB cable try getting rid of the jumper completely. You'd be shocked how extended this has been an challenge with jumper settings on WD HDDs.

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I can't take 1 of these items into a customer's property devoid of obtaining them want to buy it.When they see how uncomplicated it is to use - and how functional - they want one particular of their personal. Nada

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Now i can use all my spare drives. IDE and SATA. none I like the rubber enclosures they give.

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Good device to recover Information from old or corrupted Tough drive. Also makes it easy to rid drive of virus by isolating from program. Good rubber boots for the drives to hold them from static or grounding. Switch on power supply makes it simpler to hook up. Not truly any instructions offered. Very good construction effortless to use. Make positive power supply is off or unplugged prior to connecting to difficult drive.

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Performs great on my Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit PCs. Easy USB hook up for quick access to a challenging drive. Tends to make pulling data from old PCs speedy and simple. None that I can believe of