Sunbeam SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter Review

	Sunbeam SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter	5
	by t_ski, on May 15th 2008, in External HDDs. Manufacturer: Sunbeam (5 User comments) »

Value and Conclusion

	The Sunbeam USB 2.0 Adapter sells for $19.99 US Dollars.
	Easy to use Inexpensive Handy for temporary connections & small data transfers Unique device that can handle 2.5" & 3.5" IDE & SATA drives Power cables can be used to power other 12V devices for testing
	Many cables tend to be messy No physical protection for the drive Performance limited by the USB port
8.4	The Sunbeam SATA/IDE to USB Adapter is a useful little device that any PC enthusiast or repair technician would enjoy having around. This device can come in handy when needing to connect multiple drives on different occasions. What I did not like about the Sunbeam SATA/IDE to USB Adapter is that is does not provide any protection for the drive itself, and the number of cables for the unit can make the work area slightly cluttered. Although I think this is a great idea for a tool bag or work bench, I think it would be a bit too messy for everyday desk use. Overall I think the Sunbeam SATA/IDE to USB Adapter is a great device that can make short work of dealing with multiple types of hard drives.