I'll add my 2c to Joe's (anticipated) reply ;--))

You're exactly right, this is what you can do with a USB box.  You can even install a 2.5" drive if you get the right case.  

Faster?  Not if the system only has USB 1.1.  This early USB protocol is pretty slow.

But extremely convenient - I have a 1.1 and a 2.0 which I use for transferring files to and from client's computers, both in the workshop and onsite.  This is a great way to utilize old, small HD's which would otherwise be redundant.

Plus I have another 2.0 attached to my main system for data storage.  This one is only switched on when I need it.

Ian Porter
Computer Guys Inc.
Arrowtown
New Zealand
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  Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] HardDrive: USB External Drive case



  Joe: How does this set up, work and what is it's purpose?

  It appears like one can take any internal Hard Drive and with this case convert an internal HD to an external HD which in turn can be connected to a USB port.
  The purpose being-- is the transfer of Information via the faster USB port to various computers.

  Is this correct?--Mike Michel

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