Uber gadget - Page 2

Toby · 19-04-2008, 23:39

The Sharkoon branded version (not sure they actually make it) has a PRO derivative with eSATA, USB hub and card reader! I'm trying to find one atm.

Mark · 19-04-2008, 23:57

If you want something that covers all the home HDD solutions (i.e. IDE/SATA/2.5/3.5 etc.), then something like this...

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=550155

Not as pretty or friendly, and not the one I have, but very similar.

MarcLister · 19-04-2008, 23:57

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Originally Posted by LeperousDust

Something like this that support pata and sata would be a godsend for people who a bit of computeringfixing on the side!

But what about geeks who want to be even geekier?

"Course I just plug my spare HDDs into an external cradle and use it that way".

LeperousDust · 20-04-2008, 00:50

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Originally Posted by Mark

If you want something that covers all the home HDD solutions (i.e. IDE/SATA/2.5/3.5 etc.), then something like this...

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=550155

Not as pretty or friendly, and not the one I have, but very similar.

Wow thats pretty cool too, i guess it just leave the drives nekkid to lie on a desk? How does one power them?

Mark · 20-04-2008, 00:52

2.5" via USB or adapter, everything else via adapter.

MarcLister · 20-04-2008, 00:52

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Originally Posted by LeperousDust

Wow thats pretty cool too, i guess it just leave the drives nekkid to lie on a desk? How does one power them?

Power cable included.

http://www.sharkoon.com/html/produkt.../index_en.html

Middle pic of the three in a row.

Just found the pages for the stand.

http://www.sharkoon.com/html/produkt.../index_en.html

And the Pro

http://www.sharkoon.com/html/produkt.../index_en.html

Mark · 20-04-2008, 00:55

That looks suspiciously like a Molex connector. Maybe it'll power from a PC PSU as well then.

MarcLister · 20-04-2008, 00:56

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Originally Posted by Mark

That looks suspiciously like a Molex connector. Maybe it'll power from a PC PSU as well then.

Yes. Wanna bet Sharkoon have realised this and the molex end is hardwired to the brick?

Mark · 20-04-2008, 01:00

I believe that's called DIY - a few ££ will get you a Molex-to-Molex cable of whatever length you need.

LeperousDust · 20-04-2008, 01:09

That brick is HUGE for what is essentially only a few watts and 12v needed

19-04-2008, 23:39	#11
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	The Sharkoon branded version (not sure they actually make it) has a PRO derivative with eSATA, USB hub and card reader! I'm trying to find one atm. __________________

20-04-2008, 01:09	#20
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	That brick is HUGE for what is essentially only a few watts and 12v needed __________________

19-04-2008, 23:57	#12
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	If you want something that covers all the home HDD solutions (i.e. IDE/SATA/2.5/3.5 etc.), then something like this... http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=550155 Not as pretty or friendly, and not the one I have, but very similar.

20-04-2008, 00:52	#15
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	2.5" via USB or adapter, everything else via adapter.

20-04-2008, 00:55	#17
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	That looks suspiciously like a Molex connector. Maybe it'll power from a PC PSU as well then.

20-04-2008, 01:00	#19
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I believe that's called DIY - a few ££ will get you a Molex-to-Molex cable of whatever length you need.