USB to IDE/SATA Adapter Recommendation

[mykl_lee]

I'm looking for a recommendation for an USB to IDE/SATA adapter. So many times have I connected a clients hard drive internally to my own computer to transfer files/make repairs or to see whats on a lone hard drive that was found lying around. We had one in our shop and it was always hit and miss getting a drive to connect but when it did it was a blessing. Has anyone had any luck with a particular brand/model? Basic requisites; inexpensive, reliable, portable-something I can thrown in my bag and go, and support IDE and SATA.

 

[toukour]

I have five different adapter but the best so far; never fail .It is the one from
http://cables.cablesunlimited.com/search?w=usb+to+ide&searchowner=Dealer

best regards

 

[StringTech]

SATA / IDE Adapter

I have this one - http://www.cooldrives.com/index.php/liedproseals.html

There's also a black one which is 2$ cheaper but works exactly the same.

http://www.cooldrives.com/index.php/saandidehadr1.html

 

[ServingOnlineSeniors]

Adapter

I buy a tremendous amount of parts and tools here


www.Evertek.com

I think they are in San Diego and ship very quickly. Last time I purchased IDE/SATA to USB Adapters, they where around $13 as opposed to $24 at Fry's. Thier shipping is pretty cheap also.

 

[Elemdee]

This is the one I use...couldn't live without it:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2329300&CatId=3770

 

[SmR13]

This is the one I use...couldn't live without it:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2329300&CatId=3770

This is the same one i use and have never had a problem with.

 

[tkrabec]

I've got several, different brands, never had a problem with them.
You do need to know a few simple things
1 they do not support the FULL ATA command set, not a problem normally

Unless you are doing data recovery or are using other Hard Drive tools​

2 they are slower than Esata, or SATA, or ATA is natively, but this is not big

 

[atlanticjim]

I use Apricorn Drive Wire. . came with some good software too.

 

[WHEELS]

This is the one I use and have never had any problems from it. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3249952&CatId=3770