External Hard Drive Enclosure

phobaphobic on 30/01/2016 - 15:07

I'm looking for a good deal on an enclosure - USB 3.0 to SATA to fit my 4TB WD Red.

I've found this one on amazon, which comes to $46.49 when shipped with Prime - but surely there are better deals out there - it isn't a high quality enclosure by any stretch of the immagination.

I'd prefer a dock solution, but an enclosure that doesn't suck works as well :)

I use OS X, but drivers shouldn't be a problem in this day and age (should they?)

My existing enclosure won't recognize drives over 1TB… despite the manufacturer claims.

Thanks!

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spackbace on 30/01/2016 - 15:40

+1

$11.95 Shipped
- retiredfeline on 30/01/2016 - 15:55
  
  +1
  
  I suspect the mention of 4TB WD Red means he wants a 3.5" enclosure.
  - spackbace on 30/01/2016 - 16:00
    
    Lol oops
    
    $38.95 Shipped
    - Axelstrife on 30/01/2016 - 17:39
      
      That's not even an enclosure.
    - spackbace on 30/01/2016 - 17:59
      
      @holden93:
      
      I'd prefer a dock solution, but an enclosure that doesn't suck works as well
    - Axelstrife on 30/01/2016 - 18:15
      
      @Spackbace: "I'm looking for a good deal on an enclosure"
    - spackbace on 30/01/2016 - 18:39
      
      @holden93:
      
      Yeah, I generally read whole posts before commenting ;)
    - Axelstrife on 30/01/2016 - 18:49
      
      @Spackbace: not according to ur first comment.
Axelstrife on 30/01/2016 - 17:45

+1

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SEATAY-HD625-3-5-SATA-to-USB-3-0-…

tool free enclosure and supports up to 6TB
$29.95
scrimshaw on 30/01/2016 - 18:38

+1

Orico Tool free enclosure $35 AUD RRP, sells for $28 from MSY

Available from many computer stores.
http://www.mwave.com.au/product/orico-usb30-tool-free-extern…
dd22qq on 30/01/2016 - 19:36

USB 2.0, $19.91 delivered
USB 3.0, $25.79 delivered
- spackbace on 30/01/2016 - 20:31
  
  Unbranded electronics protecting your 4TB drive… Definitely wouldn't recommend!
elcheapodeniro on 31/01/2016 - 08:04

The Seatay Tool free case from ebay is a great bit of design and I have had 2 for 6 months & haven't skipped a beat. Auto power down when connected device is off.
Yes tried cheaper crap first & they fail.

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