StarTech.com Aluminum Black Serial ATA Drive Drawer

Advantages: Files in a physically small space.
Disadvantages: None so far.

...and Toulouse who are as computer nutty as me, and the second reason being that I could store items that were important to me and if the computer crashed, could be sure that what I was losing was safely stored on the external drive, get the shop to repair the computer with peace of mind knowing that my files were safely tucked away on another hard drive. WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY The box contained the drive itself which is a pretty fancy looking drive in silver and black. Its a neat little box and no bigger than a clutch bag. ( 4.8 in x 8.3 in x 1.4 in).It also enclosed the power lead with its own transformer and a separate lead to plug in the USB point of your computer. There is also an installation CD which must be loaded prior to plugging the drive into a USB point. STARTING UP Starting to use the hard drive was strange. I wasn... Read review

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Advantages: Sturdy. Good Quality.
Disadvantages: Compatible with SecureConnect hard drives only.

...I recently bought one of these cables to connect my hard drive (also WD – Western Digital) to my motherboard. I had never used SATA before and was only familiar with IDE cables – the annoying thick ones that are a pain to connect. Unlike IDE cables, SATA leads can only be plugged in one way at both ends. This cable holds the power connection stable too. This cable can only really be used on Western Digital hard drives, but they are a leading manufacture and highly recommended. Both WD Raptor and WD Caviar SE Serial ATA drives use this unique connection, but there are also other SecureConnect compatible hard drives out there. The main reason you would buy this rather than any old SATA cable is because of its SecureConnect design which holds it in place nice and tight. I have a WD raptor drive, and following the usual hard drive... Read review

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Advantages: Can be used with a screwdriver
Disadvantages: You can lose these

...The perfect screw for any toolbox. This screw is made out of metal. This screw is an ideal length for application on many different surfaces, with a wide thread for extra holding power and to reduce cross-threading. When many are used, these do a much better job than 'no more nails'. These screws are great for mounting fans and also used for other DIY jobs around the house. StarTech.com provides an extensive range of screws for all purposes. They also provide a great customer service. Other Information To apply any screw, you require a screwdriver. These come in a range of sizes and prices. You may also find high-tech electric screwdrivers available from all good retailers or screw by hand if you've got the patience and small hands. Giants may find this impossible though! However, before you purchase these, make... Read review

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