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Sabrent USB-DSC5 Serial ATA or IDE 2.5-/3.5-Inch to USB 2.0 Cable Converter Adapter with Power Supply | 
| Brand: Sabrent
Category: CE
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $16.90
as of 3/15/2010 17:18 CDT details
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Seller: K One Cable
Rating:  258 reviews
Format: CD
Media: Electronics
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 7 x 5.6 x 1.9
MPN: USB-DSC5
Model: USB-DSC5
UPC: 857161001069
EAN: 0857161001069
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Connects USB 2.0 port to SATA-based or IDE storage-device port | | • | Connect ANY IDE or SATA device | | • | 7 inches long | | • | Support Inquiries - Support@kinamax.com |
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Product Description
The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 to Serial ATA (SATA) or IDE 2.5" and 3.5" Drive Adapter creates a bridge between one USB 1.1/2.0 port and one Serial ATA or SATA-based mass storage device port. The USB 2.0 to SATA and IDE 2.5"/3.5" Drive Adapter turns any SATA or IDE hard drive into a convenient external drive. Easily transfer files from computer or notebook, back up files, or store large file archives on hard drives. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface provides for easy installation with its Plug and Play design. The adapter supports all existing Serial ATA SATA and IDE drives 2.5" or 3.5".
Amazon.com Product Description
The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 to Serial ATA (SATA) or IDE 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive adapter creates a bridge between one USB 1.1/2.0 port and one SATA-based mass storage device port. This adapter turns any SATA or IDE hard drive into a convenient external drive. Now you can easily transfer files from computer or notebook, back up files, or store large file archives on hard drives. The high-speed USB 2.0 interface has a plug-and-play design for easy installation. Plus, the power adapter uses 2A AC power supply to ensure enough power for the most power-consuming drives. This adapter is compatible with any SATA or IDE drives of any brand or any size. It requires a PC running Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP; or a Mac running OSX. (A driver is necessary for Windows 98SE only.) What's in the Box
DE/SATA to USB 2.0 converter cable, 2A power supply and AC cord, and user's guide.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 258
 Works Great March 14, 2010
J. Smith
I've had this for over a month now and what a GREAT little toy. I know it is not meant for continuous use, but I've been using it on my desktop since I got it (saving up for a better computer opposed to buying an external drive [just used one from another rig I had lying around]).
Also helped my friend unload some valuable, though incriminating photos of him and his wife off of his KOed desktop. I'd say buy it, though I would also look around for others. I've seen some that are split 3 ways to include those UBER small netbook drives. Look around, but if you're just looking for a quick fix... THIS IS IT!
A must for computer technicians! March 5, 2010
K. Ammon (Midwest US)
After reading all the reviews here and on other sites, I made the purchase. I have not been disappointed. The indicator light is perfect. I have salvaged data from two drives, so far. The variety of connection options is wonderful. There are numerous connectors and cables to satisfy most every need. The only thing missing is a case to hold the gear. Had to find my own way of storing and transporting all the pieces. Still, it's a welcomed item to have in my arsenal.
 Sabrent USB to SATA/IDE March 3, 2010
Ralph Kurtzman (Berkeley, CA, US)
This is a product with an interesting and very flexible design. One can change between SATA, IDE, 2.5, 3.5instantaneously. Unfortunately, Sabrent supplies it with a very unreliable AC power supply and apparently, they know it. My power supply was DOA, no light, no spin-up. As soon as I told them my problem, they sent a good replacement. However, the power supply is not needed for the 2.5 drives. Sarbent is one of those rare companies with competent technical "assistance!" Sabrent USB-DSC5 Serial ATA or IDE 2.5-/3.5-Inch to USB 2.0 Cable Converter Adapter with Power Supply There is one design fault, unlike ordinary ribbon cable, it is quite easy to plug a 3.5 in incorrectly. A further problem is Micro Soft disk formatting, both the Windows 7 and XP give unstable results, Seagate's formatting program is stable (what's new?). I got this for older drives, I have not tested it for SATA.
 Not worth the risk March 1, 2010
Mark Hilgenberg (Woodland Hills, CA United States)
I went cheap and it was cheap. It comes in several pieces that are easy to misplace, some parts are hard to connect to the drives. It overheats drives and in one case caused one drive to stop working. I sent it back and spent an extra $10 for a much better adapter.
cable converter adaptor February 27, 2010
J. Hansen (Florida)
Unit worked fine without problems except that the adaptor is too wide and when ide connection and power connection are close there is no room to plug in both connectors. An ide extension cable would solve the problem.
This was a problem with an optical drive
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