Here's one thought, a silicon case to use with a cable like Steve linked to.
StarTech HDDSLEV25 HDD Accessory - Newegg.com
EDIT: The link Steve has for the Amazon protective cover is better.
I have two of these external enclosures, they are light weight and pocket-sized.
Amazon.com: Kingwin 2.5-Inch USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure - Aluminium, ATK-25U-BK (Black): Computers & Accessories
Gary, I like the one you linked except, I would (and think Greg would) prefer USB 3.0. That said, maybe Kingwin has a USB 3.0 version.
EDIT: Gary, I just looked again at the one you have and the pictures clearly show a USB 3.0 cable connection. Is it that way? If so, that would be a good choice. It would only need a usb 3.0 cable, is that right?
For travel I would use a little enclosure. They come in real slim. Use a USB3 enclosure if you have a USB3 port.
Thanks, guys. Your suggestions have kept me busy.
I liked the price on these until I read the reviews: Amazon.com: Tool Free Screw-Less ORICO 2588US3 USB 3.0 2.5-inch External Hard Drive Enclosure Adapter Case for SATA Drive: Computers & Accessories.
I could use a $10 Rakuten credit to get this almost free with free shipping: Protronix USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5" SATA HDD, Black - Rakuten.com Shopping but it doesn't say SATA III and has pretty bad reviews on several sites too.
This one seems more solid with a better plug design and great reviews: Amazon.com: [Optimized For SSD, Support UASP SATA III] Inateck 2.5 Inch USB 3.0 Hard Drive Disk HDD External Enclosure Case with usb 3.0 Cable for 9.5mm 7mm 2.5" SATA HDD and SSD, Tool-free HDD Installation, Compatible With Windows 2000/ XP /Vista/ 7.
Since I can match all specs with a decent protective case and get the cable included, I'm leaning away from the original idea of just a simple sleeve and cable which have to be bought separately, might only be a little less bulky but with no travel protection.
Last edited by gregrocker; 24 Mar 2014 at 22:33.
They all look pretty good, Greg. Let us know how you get along with whichever one you decide on. Free is a good price.
Yeah I settled for $1.68 (after free shipping/gift cert) Protronix USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5" SATA HDD, Black - Rakuten.com Shopping.
I figure if it craps out I haven't lost anything and can order the better Amazon.com: [Optimized For SSD, Support UASP SATA III] Inateck 2.5 Inch USB 3.0 Hard Drive Disk HDD External Enclosure Case with usb 3.0 Cable for 9.5mm 7mm 2.5" SATA HDD and SSD, Tool-free HDD Installation, Compatible With Windows 2000/ XP /Vista/ 7.
Last edited by gregrocker; 25 Mar 2014 at 00:03.
Looks like a good deal. Let's hope it works. But don't expect 5Gb/sec transfer rate. I have never seen that in real.
That Protronix one looks a bit thick. The Inateck unit looks nice.
Steve, the ones I have are only USB 2.0.
Gary, this picture is from the link you provided of the ones you have. What is this for? The ones you have look rather nice.That Protronix one looks a bit thick. The Inateck unit looks nice.
Steve, the ones I have are only USB 2.0.
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