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Gizmag directed me to a website where the following ad appears. I don't think that quoting it violates copyright, since the owners of it want it to be seen, but the Moderators should probably vet it anyhow.
The reason that I'm posting it is because I'm very interested in buying one, but I'm totally computer illiterate.
W is bugging me to get rid of my old computers, especially now that we're moving, but I have stuff on all of their hard drives that I'm not willing to part with. If this device works the way that the ad seems to indicate, I can harvest the drives and scrap the rest.
While my MacBook won't run the software that's on them, there's more than sufficient space to store the document files.
What I'm asking you guys is whether or not this would be a worthwhile investment for me, in that it will allow me to do as I specified. Anyone have any experience with or knowledge of this device, and advice as to whether or not it will do the job for me? Thanks in advance.
The reason that I'm posting it is because I'm very interested in buying one, but I'm totally computer illiterate.
W is bugging me to get rid of my old computers, especially now that we're moving, but I have stuff on all of their hard drives that I'm not willing to part with. If this device works the way that the ad seems to indicate, I can harvest the drives and scrap the rest.
While my MacBook won't run the software that's on them, there's more than sufficient space to store the document files.
What I'm asking you guys is whether or not this would be a worthwhile investment for me, in that it will allow me to do as I specified. Anyone have any experience with or knowledge of this device, and advice as to whether or not it will do the job for me? Thanks in advance.
Newer Technology USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter
The "Swiss Army Knife" of Disk Connectivity...Turns Any Bare Drive Into An External Storage Solution!
Digital audio and photo files are growing in use and size to where upgrading to a larger hard drive is becoming a regularly performed procedure. The NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter makes it easy to transfer data between the old and new drives as well as give the old drive a second life as an external storage solution. It's a complete solution that allows any 2.5", 3.5", or 5.25" hard drive or optical drive* with any standard IDE/ATA/ATAPI 40 pin or SATA interface to be connected via USB to any USB equipped computer for file transfer, backing-up and storing file archives, and accessing data on stored backup drives with Plug & Play ease. The connection status LEDs provide easy confirmation of a proper connection between a USB 1.1/2.0 equipped computer and an IDE/ATA or SATA drive.
Transfer files!
Easily access data from internal and external hard drives!
Give a second life to switched-out hard drives!
Instantly turn any ATA or SATA drive into a convenient external drive!
Compatible Drives Features Includes Specifications Awards & Reviews
Features:
Universal to USB2 Adapter
ATA/IDE/SATA/ATAPI
Compatible with any 2.5", 3.5", 5.25" IDE or SATA device!
Supports IDE & enhanced IDE 3.5" internal IDE hard disk
Supports ATA/ATAPI-6 specification 1.0
Supports SATA I and SATA II
USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps transfer speed
Convenient LEDs inform of an accurate device connection and disk activity
Backwards compatible with USB 1.1
Plug-and-Play
Instruction Manual
Clean, ample powered UL listed 2.0 amp external AC adapter provides drive power
1 year warranty Register
*Compatible with full height 5.25" optical drives only. Not compatible with slimline optical drives such as those used in a laptop.