External Drive: Can this unit be put into an external hard drive enclosure and used via USB to a laptop
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Technically yes, but USB 2.0 is much slower than hard drives are-tops out at maybe 25-30MB/s (which still isn't BAD, but...) USB 3.0 would provide more of the drive's max transfer rates. Normally for external drives you'd be using them for backups or the like, and probably want a larger mechanical drive from Seagate or the like.
1570741
I bought the driveless enclosure version. I then instalked a WD 500 gig laptop drive; so I cannot answer your question. However, my quess who be "yes". Cannot say that 100%.
165493
Yes , very easy to put in and replace , can also be used as an additional external laptop drive in container , any laptop ( huge range ) that uses 2.5" Serial ATA drives
1669574
Probably won't be able to. As others have said you can try searching online and loading onto a USB device or simply installing directly from the web if that's possible. There are several inexpensive external DVD / CD-Roms out there that will do the job nicely. And the good news is the external drive can be used on other PCs/laptops.
1916788
This will work fine just like any other external USB drive. If you don't want it formatted as NTFS, it can be easily formatted as FAT32 or whatever your need is.
2035415
No, unfortunately not. An external drive is pretty cheap. I bought one when I bought the computer.
1889015
no. and the drive is custom built from wd with all connectors on the drive. you cannot take out the drive inside it and use as internal drive on your computer.
566681
Yes, your laptop has USB 2.0 connections - the kit includes the proper USB cables to connect this unit to your laptop. Just be careful when you're installing your hard drive inside this unit - its often a tight fit and its easy for the internal wires to get caught inside and possible fray. Follow instructions and you should be ok.
1818096
This drive is the larger desktop format, so no it will not work in a laptop
189561
As external you need an enclosure, anyone, recommend USB 3.0 or Gibabit connection for best performance. It can be used internally too.
813651
This is not an internal or external hard drive. It is an external casing. So it does not matter what the OS is as long as you have USB support, the enclosure should work.
103520
Yes, treat it as a standard removable usb drive, don't run the "backup" software.
234434
You can use a exterior cd drive through the usb port, and that will work just the same as if you had the cd in your laptop or desktop.
1304554
no you will need to buy that separate or buy a hard drive enclosure, i personally purchased one that is 3.0 usb for faster transfer speed.
414767
Hello:I'll assume your laptop has an eSATA port on it? In that case, you could plug this drive into the laptop if the drive was housed in an external drive enclosure that uses the eSATA interface, but if you're asking whether this drive will install in the laptop the answer is no, this is a desktop drive, you need a 2.5" SATA drive.
1800216
I am not that familiar of this type of components, all I know is that this is an external hard drive. Sorry, I am not of great help to you.
379134
no you need Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 2.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK25)