There also exist external SATA hard drive docking stations, that connect to the CPU via USB, Firewire, e-SATA (various models). An example is at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153066 This one has USB interface only. Just set the bare hard drive in the slot, connect/turn on the power, and connect the USB data cable, and it works. And the bare drive is minimum form factor for storing back-up media. Fred Holmes At 02:38 PM 5/29/2009, Jeff Miles wrote: > Thanks for the assurance and the link. I ended up getting this one: >"Antec MX-100 3.5-Inch USB Aluminum Enclosure for SATA Hard Drive" >Electronics; $31.24 > > Good to know I can buy an adapter if it's the wrong one. > > >Jeff M ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
