LF: USB external enclosures that can accomodate 2.5", 3.5", 5.25"

[mech9t5]

where can i find USB external enclosures that can take all 3 sizes of drives?

looking for one that can take 2.5", 3.5", 5.25" all in one box. where do they sell these? Everyone sells enclosers that are one size only.

[masterc]

If you get a 5.25" one, you can always pickup the little metal brackets to fit 3.5" drives.
http://ai.pricegrabber.com/product_images/265000-265999/265595_640.jpg
As for 2.5" drives, you'd need to get one of these drive adapters http://www.cablestogo.com/assets/product_images/17705.jpg
and rig up a bracket to fix the 2.5" drive...

[TotallyKiller]

If you get a 5.25" one, you can always pickup the little metal brackets to fit 3.5" drives.
http://ai.pricegrabber.com/product_images/265000-265999/265595_640.jpg
As for 2.5" drives, you'd need to get one of these drive adapters http://www.cablestogo.com/assets/product_images/17705.jpg
and rig up a bracket to fix the 2.5" drive...


You may not want one that accomodates all 3. If you plan on using all 3 on a regular basis, you don't want to be connecting and disconnecting, screwing and unscrewing them all the time. You'll end up with loose, loud drives. The 5.25 and 3.5 work well in the enclosure, but considering that the enclosures for a 2.5 are about $15-20, it might be a good investment to get a 5.25 and a 2.5". IMO. Besides, any enclosure that you buy that will fit all will have a fan and a power supply. If you have a 2.5, you'll only need the USB cable.