external USB enclosure for MBA (without USB Y Cable)

[durruti]

Any recommendations for a 2.5" HD enclosure for the MBA that doesn't need a Y-USB cable to run (one that can only run on one USB cable). I'll take recommendations for bundled HD enclosures but would prefer external enclosure recommendations.

Something inexpensive on Newegg.com would be great. Thinking about pairing it with a 1 TB or 500 GB Samsung 2.5" HD [5400rpm]. Thanks.

 

[blevins321]

I have THIS one. Got it for free from OWC when I bought a SSD for my old MBP. Works like a charm. One connection only.

 

[durruti]

thanks for the suggestion.

 

[NorCalLights]

This is another good one. I have 2 of them.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go

It has options for USB2/3 or USB2+Firewire 800/400.

 

[durruti]

i need something simple. Just USB 2.0. Well built aluminum case would be nice.

 

[lc25]

I have now got 12 of these (9 are the previous version)

http://tinyurl.com/6l7kcps

Links to Amazon btw

 

[durruti]

nice one. I like the ventilation. Are the ventilation slits on only side or two? Thanks.

This is another good one. I have 2 of them.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go

It has options for USB2/3 or USB2+Firewire 800/400.

 

[durruti]

I recently realized that the newer MBAs have a higher powered USB ports so many more external drives should work with it with only one USB plug connected.

I have taken out of the drawer a Rosewill enclosure: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182138
works with a Samsung 1 TB Spinpoint 2.5" HD with a 2011 MBA connected with the thicker USB plug of the USB Y-cable.

wanted to clear up any potential confusion.