Re: [LAU] usb-2.0 harddisc

I have Vantec NexStar SX enclosures for my old laptop 2.5" IDE
hardrives. I haven't used those drives for recording (yet, but i
don't really use my computer for recording) but I have been happy with
the performance. And they can be USB powered, too. The only drawback
is that the aluminum is high-polish and fingerprints appear as soon as
you take it out of the wrapper. They come with USB cable that has a 1
port hub attached, 4 screws for your hd + a mini screwdriver and a
leather-like case. I think they are a good deal for ~$20.

http://www.vantecusa.com/ (sorry, but these pages are flash+gfx
loaded, not much text...)

./MiS

On 8/3/07, Mark Knecht <markknecht@email-addr-hidden> wrote:
> On 8/3/07, Dragan Noveski <perodog@email-addr-hidden> wrote:
> > Mark Knecht wrote:
> > > USB 2.0 is plenty fast for recording audio tracks. you should not have
> > > a problem with that at all, assuming it's a good disk and the system's
> > > USB implementation is done correctly.
> > >
> > > Just mount the drive and run hdparm -tT to get an idea of the drive's
> > > speed. I'm sure it will be fine.
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Mark
> > >
> > >
> > mark, very much thanks for the response!
> > i think i ll go for a combination of an ata-laptop-drive, with this
> > usb-case-adapter for it.
> > that seems cheap, and i do not need an extra power chord for the
> > external drive than - which is important for me, since everything runs
> > on solarpower, 12Vdc here.
> >
> > cheers,
> > doc
>
> Sounds nice not to have the power cords. I've got 3 Firewire drives
> and often get tired of all the power connections. Each drive has a
> different power supply and I've got to get them matched up correctly.
> A small drive that gets power from the bus would be far nicer for fast
> setup and tear down.
>
> Good luck.
>
> - Mark
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