External Drives

[Hans Fugal]

On Thu, 25 May 2006 at 08:52 -0600, Chris Carey wrote:
> If I were you I'd get an old laptop drive and make a USB enclosure out
> of it. You can get a laptop USB drive enclosure, powered from USB, for
> $14. One place that sells them is a little computer shop right next to
> (the late) Ultimate Electronics by University mall. I dont think you
> can power a 3.5 harddrive via USB.

Is getting an enclosure and drive separate more economical, in general?

Where can I find an old laptop drive? (besides ebay)

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