Posts by stocktonnj

I've been searching the web for the answer but i always found different transfer rates. I have an external HD which has a FW connection and I just wondering how fast it truly is compared to USB 2.0. Some people have told me USB 2.0 is...

the mitac gets hot. Honestly I have it under a Lapcool2 and it truly gets too hot for me personally. Also, the bat. life is not the greatest, maybe 2-2.5 under speedswitch Xp. Don't get me wrong it is a great laptop and for the most...

also there is a 30 dollar mail in rebate, im not sure if futurestore gave you it but you should be able to get this rebate also, javascriptpenWin('http://www.hpshopping.com/shopping/pdf/rebate_summer_savings_cpq_30.pdf',600,600)

I've had nothing but terrible experiences with ABS see my resellerrating review under DavidJBerg.

Quote: Originally Posted by lowly_cook I am a bit confused. I just purchased a 3.5" harddrive with enclsure yesterday. 1. I cant install drivers (i think with windows xp I dont need the drivers for it) 2....

Quote: Originally Posted by ripvanwinkle If I had a notebook and moved off my butt every so often, I would go this way. Small and tight I like. http://geek.pricegrabber.com/search_...search=Bytecc/ see my...

Quote: Originally Posted by kronus It's really easy to do right from the notebook. 1) After you have the drive all set up in the enclosure (my hitachi was already set by jumper to 'master' so i didn't have to mess...

Quote: Originally Posted by kronus I'm using the Venus enclosure right now It's really nice and i would recommend it. I just stuck a 250 gig HDD in there and plugged it it, went into windows manager console thingy and...

I want to put together an hard drive enclosure. I have a few questions regarding first of what would be the best hd/enclosure combo. I was thinking something like this: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-657&depa=0 for...

1. I used the IBM firmware, I just dont trust dell with anything. 2. Yes there was a big difference. There is still a SLIGHT clicking noise but i cannot hear it over my laptop's fan. 3. I used a bootable USB flash drive.