decent deal from Meritline. usually AU$8.54. now $4.24.
I paid $4.99 for a similar one on ebay which I thought was damn cheap.
2.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5" SATA HDD Storage with HD Case,Random Color
Description:
This external hard drive enclosure transforms a 2.5" hard drive into the perfect portable storage solution.
Ideal for storing digital multimedia and other demanding applications, the enclosure lets you get the most out of your hard drive, connecting to a host computer using USB 2.0 (also backward compatible with USB 1.1), for maximum data transfer rates of 480Mbps.
Plus, the external hard drive enclosure includes a USB Y-cable, that when both USB male connectors are connected to the host computer eliminates the need for an external power adapter.
Specifications:
Device Type: Storage enclosure – external
Data Transfer Rate: 300 MBps
Up to 1.5TB HD
Expansion Bays: 1 x internal - 2.5"
Interfaces: 1 x storage - Serial ATA-300 - 7 pin Serial ATA
Connections: 1 x High-Speed USB - mini-USB Type B
Package:
1 x Pouch
1 x USB (Y) cable – external
1 x 2.5" USB External Hard Drive Enclosure
OS Required:
Apple Mac OS X 10.0 or later, Microsoft Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7
Return Policy
Satisfaction 30 days Return Policy:
Return for refund: 30 days from invoice day
Return for replacement: 30 days from invoice day
(other terms and condition may apply, please click here for full return policy.)
its not micro or mini usb
the cable it uses is not certified as a legit usb connection type