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Re: [OM] OT PC backup programs

Subject: Re: [OM] OT PC backup programs
From: Jez Cunningham <jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 17:19:33 +0100
I see a sentence:
"Easily transfer data from your 2.5 "/ 3.5" IDE or SATA hard drive to your
computer via USB 2.0 and eSATA ports. "



On 31 May 2013 14:37, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> The link you sent below
> <http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/external-storage/other/auction-
>   596232884.htm> is now working for me which it did not do before.  I
> can now see exactly what you ordered and can verify that it does *not
> have an eSATA connection*.  The only usable interface for you on this
> device is USB 2.0.  This will be *very slow* for backing up a large hard
> drive.  I strongly suggest you cancel the order or return it if you can
> and replace it with one having an eSATA connection.
>
> But I'll add one more caution on my recommendations.  The one thing this
> device does have is connectors for 2-1/2" and 3-1/2" IDE drives (AKA ATA
> or PATA) as well as SATA drives.  My Thermaltake eSATA drive docks
> support only SATA drives.  I wouldn't recommend using old IDE drives
> (obsolete since about 2003) but if that's what you have there may be a
> use for the device.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 5/29/2013 9:17 AM, chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > I'm in a big hurry this morning and can't read closely.  Your link
> > didn't take me to a specific drive dock.  However, if this is what
> > you bought
> > <
> http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/external-storage/external-hard-drives/auction-598658970.htm
> >
> > I'm not at all sure that this has an eSATA connection.  There is
> > mention of eSATA but I remain unconvinced it actually does eSATA.
> > Note that there is no eSATA cable and I don't see it on the  device.
> > Double check with the seller.
> >
> > Chuck Norcutt
> >
> >
> >
> >> -------Original Message------- From: Brian Swale
> >> <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re:
> >> [OM] OT PC backup programs Sent: May 28 '13 08:10
> >>
> >> I decided to give up on trying to buy preferred models directly
> >> from overseas, and hit BIN on one of these locally
> >>
> >> http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/external-storage/other/auction-
> >> 596232884.htm
> >>
> >> As far as I can see it will do what I want.
> >>
> >> Brian Swale --
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