<![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges - Gizmodo Comments]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges - Gizmodo Comments]]> http://gizmodo.com Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:31:29 EDT Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:31:29 EDT http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4940960 @GarthWood: Sweet, thanks for confirming. Looks like a better buy than the model Brando is selling.

Barion

]]> 4:373466:c4940960 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:31:29 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4932637 Do you blow on it to clean the contacts?

Mecharine

]]> 4:373466:c4932637 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:05:15 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4931615 Barion:

That is the same thing.  It's the Blacx brand that I own (the one you linked to is the 4-hub version).  You'll note that your version has what looks like a black cover — it's actually a flip-down cover (which I keep flipped down, 'cause it keeps the drive cooler that way).  The other one I own has no hub and no cover — looks more like an iPod dock.

GarthWood

]]> 4:373466:c4931615 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:32:52 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4930532 Is this basically the same thing, only cheaper?

[www.amazon.com]

Barion

]]> 4:373466:c4930532 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:13:26 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4929343 @Lizard_King: If you look at it that way I suppose, but for certain purposes, USB is still dwarfed. I don't use Firewire for much of anything other than storage, but it's a far better tool to daisy chain multiple drives and save ports than USB would.

Kaiser-Machead

]]> 4:373466:c4929343 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:37:52 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4928778 i want !!!

best thing since sliced bread =)

plwh888

]]> 4:373466:c4928778 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:25:36 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4928138 @Kaiser-Machead: Ohh, I understand that USB was "fast enough" for the iPod, and that Firewire was not an advantage due to HD speed, but the point of the question relates to market penetration. Firewire may be faster, but "better" may be viewed in terms of percentage of computers with the interface. The Firewire iPod died when the iPod started getting Windows support, and USB was more prevalent - and for thus, "better".

Lizard_King

]]> 4:373466:c4928138 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:20:47 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4927024 @GarthWood:

I've been having trouble with my PS2 HDD for this very reason... removing from PS2 even once every few months or so to load on a couple of 'backups' screwed up a pin, and now i have to pull it back into place with needlenose pliers occasionally. Gotta get an ethernet cable for it!

tweaked

]]> 4:373466:c4927024 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:11:50 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4925963 [www.taipeitradeshows.com.tw] /chinese/product_info.shtml;jsessionid=fsSNHtvflvTplvBrVvh8Lt22CL2NM2fpZCNny0p1lP8PyFlnHfL1!-1689898619?comno=80170499&showno=2008NSC1015&docno=87902

Sorry not sure why I can't post the link but get rid of the bracket and the space and you have the link

boe

]]> 4:373466:c4925963 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:31:22 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4925928 Maybe this would be better for my needs as ESATA is so much faster than USB 2.0

[www.taipeitradeshows.com.tw]!-1689898619?comno=80170499&showno=2008NSC1015&docno=87902

boe

]]> 4:373466:c4925928 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:27:49 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4925879 I own two of these puppies (one with and one without the built-in USB 2.0 hub).  They're available at my local "we gots computer crap up the wazoo" store, for $49.00 and $39.00 CDN respectively.

Performance is decent, though not overwhelming.  Firewire would be better, but let's face it, more costly, too.  As it is, I use these for offline storage with a matched pair of 500 GB Western Digital enterprise-class SATA drives.  Having the drives sit out in the air is just fine — keeps 'em cooler, and if you're really making 'em sweat, you can always blow a small fan straight at them.

The biggest concern is something mentioned here: people will be tempted to use these docks like iPod docks or somesuch.  No such luck, folks — the connectors on your drives are not designed for repeated connect-and-release sequences.  These puppies just sit there, permanently mounted, 'cause I don't wanna bust the connectors and brick my drives.

GarthWood

]]> 4:373466:c4925879 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:24:55 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4924667 As much as people would like to discount Firewire, for people who like to clone their HD's when upgrading capacity, or simply to create backups, Firewire is still superior to USB. It's not something I'd care to use on every single doodad I own, but for external storage, it's the only way to go for me, not to mention it's the only way to go if you want to boot off of external equipment (can't do this with USB).

@Lizard_King: "If it is so ubiquitous, what happened to the firewire iPod?"

The iPod's internal hard drive is a slowpoke 4,200 RPM drive with a very small data transfer rate. Even if every computer on the planet had a FW port, you get absolutely no benefit with Firewire when the bottleneck will still be in the drive.

I wouldn't mind getting one of these, but like a few others, without Firewire, it's not worth my money.

Kaiser-Machead

]]> 4:373466:c4924667 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:21:56 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4923356 @Munch420s:

Ain't that the truth!!

Which is why I ALWAYS say nobody helped me..

LOL

genius74

]]> 4:373466:c4923356 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:29:14 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4923217 @doofusgumby: yeah Linux is the new desktop standard

next year.

flyboy

]]> 4:373466:c4923217 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:23:39 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4923078 Firewire please...I'm behind the times

trailingedge

]]> 4:373466:c4923078 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:18:15 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4922907 Is there anything more useless then a USB hard drive?

David Hildreth

]]> 4:373466:c4922907 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:12:20 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4921896 @contempt: It's a tiny bluetooth adapter. I think Cirago makes 'em. Cool, but pricey.

Sam

]]> 4:373466:c4921896 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:34:44 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4921711 What's in the 3rd USB port in the photo with the red light? it's pissing me off that i can't tell what it is.0000000000

contempt

]]> 4:373466:c4921711 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:28:21 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4921537 @doofusgumby: Isn't firewire an Apple property? Could explain the popularity on Macs.

If it is so ubiquitous, what happened to the firewire iPod?

Lizard_King

]]> 4:373466:c4921537 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:22:33 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4921399 @doofusgumby: I don't think the question here is the superiority of Firewire as a data-transfer medium, yes it's faster.

Mac's have had Firewire ports since they came out (wasn't it intially a mac standard?), not sure why you would bother pointing this out as any market penetration due to the inclusion on Apple products is long since accounted for.

BTW, I again refer to the Camcorderinfo website, Sony's latest HDD camcorder (HDR-SR12) does not include a firewire port! Not to mention Sony PC's are garbage.

Get a clue before you start calling people names.

Epaminondas

]]> 4:373466:c4921399 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:18:20 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4920994 @JoOngle:
Yikes, I was thinking the same thing...Rummaging through old HDDs and reclaiming old forgotten "stuff". But then I read the Brando description and it is only for SATA HDD!

What a bummer, I guess the forgotten treasure will have to wait.

tridgeGiz

]]> 4:373466:c4920994 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:05:20 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4920563 Whether or not fw800 kicks ass is not really the question, is it?

USB is everywhere, Firewire isn't. It hasn't gone away, it may never go away, but neither is it gaining significant market penetration.

I hope there is a firewire version, to make you happy. But neither would I bet any money on it happening.

Cobolman2

]]> 4:373466:c4920563 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:50:59 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4920372 This. Is. Awesome! Me wantee!

whiteknight

]]> 4:373466:c4920372 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:45:04 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4919998 I'm waiting for the firewire 800 version.

and you clueless fools who think firewire is "gone away" - look at every single pro level mac - now look at sony laptops and desktops..lenovo laptops (the T60's have 4 wire fw 400 now)

I put fw 800 cards in my servers for routine backups to external drives. fw800 kicks usb's ASS.

doofusgumby

]]> 4:373466:c4919998 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:33:20 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4919684 @ripfire4:
"Funny you said that because all DV cameras uses Firewire."

oooooh kaaaay... that's still pretty useless when most computers dont have FW ports, and isn't really germane to the gadget at hand.

and when i said it was the betamax of transfer standards, maybe you didn't get the analogy.

betamax was clearly a better standard, yet it lost out in popularity, and eventually went away.

maybe a more contemporary analogy is to say FW is to USB what diesel is to gasoline?

nutbastard

]]> 4:373466:c4919684 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:21:56 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4919685 @ripfire4: Funny you said that because your wrong. Firewire does not in fact appear on most new consumer level Camcorders. My Canon didn't come with it, and the Sony and Panasonic models I was comparing it to didn't have it either.

...but hey, don't take my word for it!

[www.camcorderinfo.com]

Epaminondas

]]> 4:373466:c4919685 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:21:56 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4919617 It could be really good when your computer is damaged and the only thing that could be saved or is useful is your hdd.
I like the concept and i wouldn't mind having this because then you could take out your ps3's hard drive put all of the files you want onto the hard drive and enjoy a whole bunch of hd media goodness.

SneakerFiend

]]> 4:373466:c4919617 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:19:09 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4919324 NES case mod soon to follow

tegronin

]]> 4:373466:c4919324 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:08:42 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4919286 @nutbastard: yeh where did the firewire go if its so fast? Is it too on the HD Island?

flyboy

]]> 4:373466:c4919286 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:07:07 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4919222 @Darrone: I really reaally like this - more than you with gummi bears on top!

flyboy

]]> 4:373466:c4919222 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:04:45 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4919034 Oh yeah.. I saw these in Fry's already.
after I did a search on thermaltake's website, they have an eSATA version available too, but I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere. maybe later..
FYI: [www.thermaltakeusa.com]



istyle1129

]]> 4:373466:c4919034 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:56:48 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918909 $86 dollar?????? You gotta be kidding me.
This can be found in the States already:
TT BlacX w/o USB hub
[www.newegg.com]

BlacX w/ USB hub
[www.newegg.com]





istyle1129

]]> 4:373466:c4918909 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:52:15 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918822 Hmmm... can a drive removed from an iPod be used in this? If so, I'm off to Fry's ASAP.

infmom

]]> 4:373466:c4918822 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:49:00 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918803 There is a version with Firewire A, B and eSATA. but no additional front ports

Istrutnice

]]> 4:373466:c4918803 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:48:08 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918770 Damn I have some old IDE drives, I'd love to hook this up to get copy data over and toss them. This would have been great for that but only SATA, oh well.

BostonPimpDaddy

]]> 4:373466:c4918770 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:46:08 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918609 I should build one of these, I mean a usb to sata adapter costs what, 20 bucks? A usb hub, $10? The rest of the box could be built with wood, and you could epoxy some lead weights in the bottom so its weighted. You don't need a release lever, just have an on/off switch for the power input. It would cost like $40 total to build, or less if you already have the parts, as I do. Heck, I could even make it two slot, one for sata, and one for ide. The adapter I have can do both at the same time.

ogremustcrush

]]> 4:373466:c4918609 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:40:00 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918518 That's pretty kickass. My HDD thing is a full enclosure and needs to be taken apart to change the drive around.

Although it is PATA-compatible too. And cheap.

cyborgtroy

]]> 4:373466:c4918518 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:37:10 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918333 @genius74: Thanks for the info. I thought, "$28 shipping? What do they ship it on, a unicorn?"

halloweenjack

]]> 4:373466:c4918333 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:29:55 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918289 @P3nnst8r: This would most likely work. However due to the way the USB bus allocates bandwidth it would be pretty much useless for anything other than RAID 1.

MikeSWelch

]]> 4:373466:c4918289 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:28:29 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918221 @genius74: Fry's in DG, huh? I hate that place. It's close, but the employees don't want to help unless you already have everything and are heading up to the register (they want comission for nothing)

Munch

]]> 4:373466:c4918221 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:26:06 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918201 I wonder if you have to blow in the hard drives pin connector until they whistle to actually get em working.

Joseph

]]> 4:373466:c4918201 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:25:22 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4918098 This is pure brilliance....even more brillinance would be a firewire version because firewire is so much faster than USB 2.0 much faster. Or even better combine fire wire and usb and provide a simple switch on the back to change the HDD between fire wire and usb and have usb and fire wire ports on the front of the unit.

jthermane24

]]> 4:373466:c4918098 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:21:29 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917942 I saw these @ Fry's In Downers Grove, IL for $39.99. They might have them on their website as well. I believe it may have been under a different brand name though

genius74

]]> 4:373466:c4917942 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:16:14 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917869 Actually, more like a SNES than a NES.

zimzombie

]]> 4:373466:c4917869 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:13:30 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917811 Do they make a PATA version for hard drives that take ide cables? Just saying, cause I have extra ones of those, but not extra SATA drives.

delithic

]]> 4:373466:c4917811 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:11:36 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917686 @nutbastard: "firewire is the betamax of transfer standards..."

Funny you said that because all DV cameras uses Firewire.

ripfire4

]]> 4:373466:c4917686 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:07:12 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917638 I think this is a pretty dang nice idea. Throw in a choice of USB or ESATA and you'll have a really great external hard drive unit.

boe

]]> 4:373466:c4917638 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:05:20 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917443 @discounteggroll:
but hardly any computer HAVE firewire anymore, although the option would be welcome.

firewire is the betamax of transfer standards...

@P3nnst8r:
that's an interesting idea, i mean, it DOES have USB ports...

nutbastard

]]> 4:373466:c4917443 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:57:58 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917441 @discounteggroll: But then I couldn't use it with a Macbook Air, lol.

awesomerobot

]]> 4:373466:c4917441 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:57:56 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917336 I guess they didn't hear me the first time around. Lemme yell it a little louder...

FIREWIRE FIREWIRE FIREWIRE

I know others have said it as well, I just wanted it to be heard

discounteggroll

]]> 4:373466:c4917336 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:54:36 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917322 All Lacie drives should come with this.

cxw175

]]> 4:373466:c4917322 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:54:19 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917307 Can i RAID the HDDs by daisy chaining them through each other?

P3nnst8r

]]> 4:373466:c4917307 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:53:52 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917279 Cool worth looking at but is it really safe for the hdd to sit out like that... What happens if last night you came in from work and your dog walked up to the door after you came in and you stood still for like 40 mins and your dog wasn't sure you came in anymore and got all confuse and wonder were you went and started to bark randomly trying to get you to move but it didn't work and then after he thinks your really really gone he walks away then you jump and scare "ITS THE VET!" and he gets scared and you don't see him for the rest of the night and you leave your hdd on there and go to bed. Then during the night you dog steals your harddrive and deletes all you important information the loads child porn on there and pictures of himself beaten and battered and then sends a email to child and animal protective services saying that he is your neighbor and expects that your up to no good and after all that he loses your hdd and now your upset.

but no it looks pretty cool might have to get one

Kayway8

]]> 4:373466:c4917279 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:53:02 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917260 too bad they don't have this in FireWire...

jo53min

]]> 4:373466:c4917260 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:52:31 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917211 you know, i think mine and eric's comment should be reversed...i would look just that much less silly.

Thunder_Child

]]> 4:373466:c4917211 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:50:49 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917203 they could've added a 91-in-1 card reader while they were at it. I would totally buy such product!

deenster

]]> 4:373466:c4917203 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:50:26 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917188 Woops forgot the @nutbastard:
in that last one.....


Out2gtcha

]]> 4:373466:c4917188 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:50:07 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917182 @Eric: Well assuming it's coming from Hong Kong, I would say that sounds pretty reasonable.

ripfire4

]]> 4:373466:c4917182 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:49:56 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917159 DAMMIT.

Busted. :/

Out2gtcha

]]> 4:373466:c4917159 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:49:21 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917113 Does it still cost a ridicules amount to ship due to the "weighted Base"?

Thunder_Child

]]> 4:373466:c4917113 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:47:47 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917100 This is awesome, except for the TWENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS they want to charge you for shipping.

Eric

]]> 4:373466:c4917100 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:47:24 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917087 Great idea, but it lacks firewire and is too expensive.

Aarheadc

]]> 4:373466:c4917087 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:46:53 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4917042 @Out2gtcha:
"Often times I've had misc internal HDDs laying around wondering what (if anything) is on them."

you know damn well that 2GB behemoth rom 1998 is filled with megabytes, literally megabytes of 20 second porn clips you DL'd over dialup, and a couple of Marcy Playground MP3s you pulled from napster...

nutbastard

]]> 4:373466:c4917042 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:45:31 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4916986 I want a hard drive enclosure that makes em look like NES cartridges.

nutbastard

]]> 4:373466:c4916986 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:43:25 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4916982 This is actually a great Idea I think....
Often times I've had misc internal HDDs laying around wondering what (if anything) is on them. This could be very handy.


Out2gtcha

]]> 4:373466:c4916982 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:43:17 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4916951 Gimme!!!

Evangelion

]]> 4:373466:c4916951 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:42:13 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4916931 Yeah me too, It may look funky, but it is VERY useful.
I'm one of those people who usually sell my older PC's without
my old harddisks - because family photos and important stuff (well..personal and important to me) is inside these, and
even though I'm an avid backup'er ...there's still something
I forget every time.

This thing makes it a breeze to connect in style...instead
of always disconnecting an IDE cable ...or reverting to an old
computer to make those old drives work.

Pure genious! Put me up for one!

JoOngle

]]> 4:373466:c4916931 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:41:23 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4916905 @Darrone: Ditto. Would be great for replicating HD's easily.

TheCyberBob

]]> 4:373466:c4916905 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:40:26 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4916887 WANT

MikeSWelch

]]> 4:373466:c4916887 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:39:38 EDT <![CDATA[HDD USB Dock Gets USB Hub Integrated, Still Plugs in Like NES Cartridges]]> http://gizmodo.com/373466/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-like-nes-cartridges#c4916784 I like this.

Darrone

]]> 4:373466:c4916784 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:36:12 EDT