So I got a new iMac, and now have two internal SSD drives from my retired windows box. I'd like to use them. Any external enclosures that will hold 1 or 2 drives. Id like them to be usb3 or thunderbolt, and match the iMac.
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External drive enclousure
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It sounds like you need the Akitio neutrino thunder duo
http://www.akitio.com/portable-storage/neutrino-thunder-duo
That seems way more expensive than I was planning to spend. I figured I would get something for like $50. Guess not.
The only thing with the Thunderbolt logo that you will get for like $50 is a Thunderbolt cable. If you're on a budget, then look for a USB 3 dual drive enclosure and even that will be a struggle for $50, based on my quick perusal of Amazon.com
This is def an option for one drive;
http://www.amazon.com/Optimized-Ina...n-Compatible/dp/B00FCLG65U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8
http://www.amazon.com/Optimized-Ina...n-Compatible/dp/B00FCLG65U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8
Yup, although I personally am liking the look of that Akitio
Me too, but I don't really want to add another darn enclosure to my set up.
If you need it for a few drives, I would recommend this:
http://www.amazon.com/Mediasonic-Pr...id=1414011719&sr=8-1&keywords=4+bay+enclosure
Its USB 3.0, 4 bay enclosure. Disable Sync (otherwise drives disconnect when your mac goes to sleep) and you are good to go. I would also recommend switching out the fan as its mega cheap, but I am weird like that. Been running mine for a while, its quiet and haven't had 1 issue.
There is a Raid version of this at $189 on Amazon, USB 3.0 as well. No thunderbolt.
http://www.amazon.com/Mediasonic-Pr...id=1414011719&sr=8-1&keywords=4+bay+enclosure
Its USB 3.0, 4 bay enclosure. Disable Sync (otherwise drives disconnect when your mac goes to sleep) and you are good to go. I would also recommend switching out the fan as its mega cheap, but I am weird like that. Been running mine for a while, its quiet and haven't had 1 issue.
There is a Raid version of this at $189 on Amazon, USB 3.0 as well. No thunderbolt.
I prefer the Orico enclosures, if you're going for a 4 bay one.
http://www.amazon.com/ORICO-3549SUS...F8&qid=1414012010&sr=8-1&keywords=orico+4+bay
Thats a nice looking enclosure. I am just trying to limp along for the time being until I can get money together to buy 4 Seagate 4TB NAS Drives w/Promise R4 Thunderbolt 2 raid array. Thats my dream right now....
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!!
No kidding! Wife was awesome enough to let me upgrade to the Retina iMac, no holds barred as I could custom configure any which way, since I got so much grace for the iMac I have decided not to push the envelope for the Raid Array at this point in time. I figure I will buy a HD every 2 months or so, and then by this time next year I will have the drives and should have the funds to buy the promise raid array...with some groveling to the wife of course.
imo this was the upgrade I have been waiting for. I have a 5 year old Mac Pro with a 27" Cinema Display, obviously not thunderbolt, and its been a great machine but its time to upgrade. Cannot wait for Friday!
This 2 drive raid enclosure looks pretty good, but it's 119.00
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/METB7DK0GB/
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I like this one even better for 130.00
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MED3FH0GBSW/
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http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/METB7DK0GB/
I like this one even better for 130.00
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MED3FH0GBSW/
they are probably small, old ssds. sell them.
buy a 1tb ssd (around 350 bucks) and put it into a 20 dollar usb3 enclosure.