> > There are several solutions to this problem. You could get an external > > USB casing (or firewire if you have it) and insert the desktop drive in > > there. These usually use external powersupplies (AC Adapter) for their > > power. There are also casings which don't need external power, but use > > bus-power, but this is usually only for 2.5 inch drives. > > > > Firewire can be quite expensive... but it's lots faster (if you have > > firewire on your laptop) > > > If you have a later model IBM ThinkPad you can get an "ultra bay" which > will take an additional hard disk drive. I played with these a bit on > the T23 Thinkpads for awhile.
I had not heard of any laptop "ultra bays" (that is, bays that are attached to desk-replacement models, or in the dock for slimlines) being willing to hold -desktop- drives. I'm following the thread as I could really use the same feature -- most of my clients use desktops, but not everyone has spare desktop systems to test drives in ... the consultant, of course, brought her own system :) * Heather Stern * star@ many places...
