The Bottom Line
A nicely built enclosure that can convert an internal IDE optical or hard drive into an external USB 2.0 storage device. Those looking to use it with USB 1.1 ports shouold look at other upgrades.
Pros
- Solid Performance with USB 2.0 Ports
- Can Support 5.25" and 3.5" IDE Drives
- Well Priced
Cons
- Not Available in Smaller Sizes for Hard Drives
- Too Much Plastic Covering Enclosure
- Plastic Stickers Cover Drive Mounting Screws
Description
- Drive enclosure that fits either 5.25" or 3.5" inch IDE drives
- 40-watt power supply
- 6 foot USB 2.0 cable
- Fine and course threaded mounting screws
- Driver CD for Windows 98 SE
- Installation pamphlet
Guide Review - Belkin USB 2.0 External Drive Enclosure
The Belkin USB drive enclosure is a good investment if you need to make an external device for you computer. I would highly recommend the product to those who have an older hard drive laying around and would like to convert it into a portable drive that can be used to transport large amounts of data or even generate backups. It can also be used for people who would like to take a CD or DVD burner and allow that drive to be used by multiple systems in the household. Those looking at purchasing an external USB storage device may want to price the internal version of the device with the cost of the Belkin enclosure to see if it would be a better deal.
