looking for inexpensive HDD encloser to make 3.5" HDD portable.

Needs to be USB 2.0 High speed

have seen this one at CC but I would like one not as bulky and not as expensive
http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.jsp?c=1&...6&catoid=-10263



THANK IN ADVANCE!!!!!!!!!

blatant C&P of shoppings@fw:
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In the week 7/27-8/2:

1. If you want a USB 2.0 48x CD-RW drive(which for sure can be easily used as a USB2.0 external enclosure) for $10 AR, AC, then add

#20226747, Cendyne 48x USB 2.0 drive $100 - $30 - $30 rebates = $40
(scan)

#20068800, Hi-Val 100pk cdr, $20 - $20 rebate = 0

#20187245, Khypermedia 100pk cdr, $20 - $20 rebate = 0

#02234157, phone $10 - $10 rebate = 0.

Then add a small filler to reach $150 and use a $30 coupon. Total: $150 - $110 rebates - $30 coupon = $10 + tax.

2. If you want a USB 2.0 52x CD-RW drive, then

Buy the above USB 2.0 48x drive, and also the 52x internal drive #20214313, which is $70 - $30 rebate - $30 rebate = $10.
Also add sth to use coupons. Then you can use the external enclosure from the USB2.0 drive and put this 52x drive into it. It's possible to use larger amount coupon and pay less then.

Hopefully the rebates for both drives will work as both drives are in the ads. YMMV. You can read thediggler's this week's thread about this issue.

3. You can also get the Cendyne USB2.0 48x + Cendyne 52x + 200 cdr's + phonesfor free.
See diggler's thread. But there are so many rebates to handle, and many people have used up those free phone fillers Personally I think spending $10 for less hassle is more acceptable.

Note 1: I'm posting this deal early as some people may have missed this week's USB2.0 52x deal(say, me). Also people can arrange in advance their Cendyne drive rebates.

Note 2: Last week some people already bought this USB2.0 48x drive for $20 AR AC. Its original price is $110. So people can try a PM next week and get back $10. See this thread.

Note 3: As this drive is already available now $120 after rebates, you can buy now if you want and PM next week.
Make sure you order $20 more fillers so next week after the PM your coupon is still valid.

Note 4: Again, this drive can be easily used as an external enclosure by taking out the internal drive.

Don't know about reputation, but try these - link

Or just go to www.pricewatch.com and search under "USB 3.5 external". You'll get a bunch of results, looks like most places want at least $35-40 for these.

THANKS GUYS
I Think I found the one I am going to get

http://www.dealsonic.com/cohdslalexen.html

I was just hoping someone had seen one that I could use a coupon or something on...and make it a GREAT deal

$25 Coolmax Enclosure for 3.5" Drives

in case you haven't bought your enclosure yet...

$25 + 10 shipping = $35 shipped

thanks guys
already got an enclosure

Happy with it so far
was under $45 from newegg shipped

we will see how it goes

that's a nice looking enclosure polarbear. how is it? does it get warm?

I may get the same one.