OT: ADV - handy tool

[Laura Brody]

Quoting Richard Kreiss <rkreiss at gccconsulting.net>:

> I needed an adapter to convert an old PATA drive to connect through   
> USB for a client.  The drive would no longer boot.
>
> MicroCenter had on sales for $16.99 the Kingwin EZ-Connect USI-2535.  
>   With one unit you can connect to 2.5, 3.5 and SATA.  It has a  
> power  supply for the drives.  (40 pin, 44 pin & SATA connector in  
> one unit  and a separate power supply)
>
> This is a Windows XP thru 8 or MAC 10x unit.
>
> Another handy use for this would be to get data off of old drive   
> without having to have it in a computer.
>
> When I checked, there were less expensive products but these were   
> only good for one type of drive.
>
> At this price, it is a good tool to have for accessing a hard drive.
>
> Thought this might be of interest.

I have had two for many years now. Very handy. I bought the last one
from a guy on eBay for about $12, shipping included. Skip the listings
that ship from China (unless you LIKE waiting 6-8 weeks for it to
show up).

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> Richard Kreiss
> GCC Consulting
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