USB to SATA Adapter

[dsvochak]

Does anyone know whether something like is suitable for use with a desktop DVD drive:
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-0-to-IDE-SATA ... 286.c0.m14

[RealBlackStuff]

It clearly states: Supports SATA Hard drive, 2.5" laptop hard drives, 3.5" desktop hard drives, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW Combo devices

Besides, for that money you couldn't go far wrong...

[dsvochak]

What it claims to do and what it actually does could be two different things. No dispute on the cost.

[qviri]

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[yak]

I have a similar device and it does both PATA and SATA. I haven't tested SATA optical drives but hard drives work flawlessly. I tried PATA DVD drive and it worked too so I assume there wouldn't be any problem with SATA optical drivers.

It's a nice gadget to have if there are a lot of different drives going through your hands and you want to be able to access all of them. The disadvantage is the cable clutter, especially with SATA.

[robert213]

What is the advantage of this device on eBay versus Apricorn Drivewire?

http://www.google.com/products/catalog? ... 7409419774#

http://www.apricorn.com/product_detail. ... mily&id=39

DriveWire USB to IDE/PATA/SATA Adapter

Apricorn’s DriveWire Universal Hard Drive Adapter... provides a USB interface to virtually any PATA/IDE or SATA hard drive, 2.5” or 3.5”.

[dsvochak]

Thanks everyone for their responses. The advantage over the Apricorn appears to be $20 and the ability to use the $10 device with optical drives.

[spuddog]

I have a similar kit and it works fine for SATA 3.5 internal drives. the cables are a bit of a mess, but it's only for temporary use. I gave about $15.00 USD for mine, and I see no sense in paying more for a brand name for a device that is rarely used. But when you need it it is quite handy.

Scott