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ORICO 2599US3 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure $4.97 US ($6.61 AU) Shipped @ Zapals

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ORICO 2599US3 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure $4.97 US ($6.61 AU) Shipped @ Zapals
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Clear on 17/09/2016 - 21:56 zapals.com (4288 clicks)
Last edited 17/09/2016 - 21:57

I was after some external enclosures to use with my growing SSD collection and these have always worked well. Amazon reviews are good too.

It's $4.14 with $0.83 for HKPost shipping.

This External Enclosure can convert any 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD into an external hard drive for ultimate mobility and convenience. Super speed USB 3.0 interface makes the transmission rate up to 5Gbps. When connecting it to a USB cable, you can get extra memory for your computer. Built-in foam cushion offers great quality and durability. This hard drive enclosure supports Windows and MAC system, without using any drivers.

Convert Your SATA HDD/SSD Into an External Hard Drive
Suitable for 7.0 & 9.5mm slim 2.5 inch SATA HDD SSD (SATA I/II/III).

LED Indicator
Blue and red LED indicator shows status of power supply and HDD activity.

Plug and Play
Self-powered, no driver and reboot needed.

Compatibility
Compatible with any Windows, Mac, Linux or Unix Desktop or Laptop.

High Quality Chip
Efficient USB 3.0 chip, exquisite workmanship, lower power consumption. Multiple protection for your devices.

Fashion Design
Compact design, ABS fireproof materials, bringing you the feeling of smooth and cozy.

Slim and Portable
12mm thickness, easy to carry.

Tool Free Design
No tool needed, just 3 steps to install: first, pull hard cover and put your hard drive in, then connect the USB 3.0 cable, blue LED light will be on.

Computing Hard Drive Enclosure ORICO

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  • lyl on 17/09/2016 - 22:00
    +6

    woah that is cheap, thanks clear :)

    • Clear on 17/09/2016 - 22:01
      +13

      Thanks for all those SSDs lyl ;)

      • fufufu on 18/09/2016 - 09:54
        +5

        Now kith

        • Kangal on 18/09/2016 - 10:53

          Damn it, I needed this about a week ago.

  • tonyjzx on 17/09/2016 - 22:13
    +3

    while this is an ok drive with good compatibility, i dislike the quality of the plastic… its maybe one step harder than your avg. ice cream container but i did get it from a local seller for $10 delivered so cant expect too much

    you would do well to put it in another bag just for longevity, eg. a camera bag etc.,

    • DrDuck on 17/09/2016 - 22:21
      +3

      Thank you for the heads up, I ordered two anyway but I'll bag them as soon as they're in use.

    • tommy-darko on 17/09/2016 - 23:14
      +3

      Plenty of cheap padded cases/pouches on eBay.

    • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 18/09/2016 - 01:37
      +2

      The plastic feels cheap because its coated in that silicon ish kind of coating. But its a very good product, pretty reliable. Ive had one for awhile.

  • tfjjones on 17/09/2016 - 22:18
    +1

    Thanks got one

  • supatight on 17/09/2016 - 22:22
    +7

    Here I go buying things I dont need again. I got 5 don't need 1 thanks OP.

  • AussieDaddy on 17/09/2016 - 22:26

    A question to those computer-savvies. I have an SSD that I bought a while ago, but I am procrastinating to take my computer apart and install it. So, if I buy this enclosure, can I use that 2.5" SSD externally, and have OS installed on it? Or I can only use it just as an external storage drive, and have to install it internally in order to put OS on it?

    • brocky2006 on 17/09/2016 - 22:38
      +3

      would need to be installed to an internal sata connection to have an OS installed as the benifit from the additional speed.
      to run as a USB boot drive would not be benificial in the long term but could be useful if moving to multiple computers, tho easiest way would be in install linux on it

      • AussieDaddy on 17/09/2016 - 23:28
        +1

        I see. Thanks for the info. I'll have to do it the conventional way then.

      • cryptos on 17/09/2016 - 23:06
        +7

        sure can, simple google search..

      • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 18/09/2016 - 01:38
        +1

        PC motherboards could boot from USB at least since 2007

    • [Deactivated] on 17/09/2016 - 22:57
      +5

      So, if I buy this enclosure, can I use that 2.5" SSD externally, and have OS installed on it?

      You can, but you shouldn't. SATA is faster and more efficient. I've seen benchmarks showing internal is 2-4x faster than external, same SSD.

      Also getting Windows to run on an external disk involves a bit of mucking about.

      • AussieDaddy on 17/09/2016 - 23:29

        Thanks. Will stop being lazy about it, dissect the thing and install it properly.

        • twocsies on 18/09/2016 - 00:29
          +1

          I agree with the suggestions to put your drive internally. Putting it in there is quite straightforward. You will connect two cables to the drive, one for power and the other for data. A lot of people say don't even bother with brackets, just velcro or double stick tape the drive somewhere out of the way. The more difficult part is the setting up the bios and boot drive.

          Linus from Tech Tips gives a funny walkthrough of how to do it.
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K53M3YSMLMo

        • AussieDaddy on 18/09/2016 - 00:37
          +2

          @twocsies: Thanks for the 411 and the video link, twocsies. If a zombie can do so can I. :)

    • ozhunter68 on 18/09/2016 - 09:16

      All of the above.

      Just look up similar computer models on youtube and get some idea, then take your time to carefully open it up step by step. Usually easier than you think. Migrating O/S can be tricky, just get cloning software ( included with Samsung ).

  • Daabido on 17/09/2016 - 22:33
    +2

    I particularly like the feature that when you connect via USB you get extra "memory" for your computer.

    Not to mention that it is also self-powered (sentient?), compatible with my favourite UNIX laptop, has exquisite workmanship, somehow provides multiple protection to my devices, has an efficient rather than inefficient USB 3.0 chip, thankfully is fireproof (I'm looking at you Samsung) and last but not least, it's smooth and cozy.

    I'm sold!

    • [Deactivated] on 17/09/2016 - 23:02
      +10

      Seems like you forgot to tick the associated box.

    • McFly on 18/09/2016 - 00:13
      +2

      self-powered

      Wonder if this sucker is nuclear? Don't think the couriers would like that.

      The best message is right there on the case: "Easy your PC"
      I think there's something in that for everyone…

      • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 18/09/2016 - 01:39
        +1

        Wonder if this sucker is nuclear? Don't think the couriers would like that

        It would make them think twice before throwing your package though

      • Gershom on 18/09/2016 - 10:13

        The best message is right there on the case: "Easy your PC"
        I think there's something in that for everyone…

        A grammar lesson?

  • YasimKudomi on 17/09/2016 - 22:40

    Any discount codes?

  • CroyzyCow on 17/09/2016 - 22:52

    I got the same thing, different design. I have to say USB 3.0 is super fast, I transferred Windows 10 ISO on USB 2.0 at first and it took like forever and I remembered I have a new HDD enclosure with USB 3.0, so I plugged it in and transferred Windows 10 to it and it took seconds.

  • Undecided on 17/09/2016 - 22:53

    "Supporting Max. Hard Drive Capacity 1TB". So it won't work if I put a 2tb drive? Sorry if this is a silly question, I don't know much about hard drive enclosures.

    • Clear on 17/09/2016 - 23:00
      +2

      Correct. Only 1TB max for a 2.5" (laptop sized) drive.

      • CroyzyCow on 17/09/2016 - 23:09

        SSDs go up to like 2TB…

        • Clear on 17/09/2016 - 23:15
          +1

          Indeed. It would probably be a limitation of the chipset being used in this enclosure.

        • Undecided on 17/09/2016 - 23:37

          @Clear:

          Thanks for clarifying it!

        • 4wd on 18/09/2016 - 10:19

          @Clear: I've found over the years it's usually a limitation due to marketing rather than technical.

          ie. The biggest drive available at the time is what the case is marketed as supporting.

          I have cases where the largest capacity drive "supported" was 500GB because that was the largest available at the time, they happily work with 2TB HDDs.

    • centrelink on 18/09/2016 - 15:46

      For me it says

      Supporting Max. Hard Drive Capacity 2TB

      Am I missing something here?

  • vash12 on 17/09/2016 - 23:07

    Doesn't support UASP? but still a good price though

    • tonyjzx on 17/09/2016 - 23:46

      This does allegedly support UASP.

  • nerd1 on 17/09/2016 - 23:07

    shows as AU$5.51 for me when I have AUD selected. Do they charge in AUD?

    • nerd1 on 17/09/2016 - 23:09

      never mind, upon check out postage gets added and totals au$6.61

  • bchliu on 17/09/2016 - 23:42
    +5

    As good as some of the latest Zapal deals have been, I'm kind of queued up waiting for 4 orders dating back to 27th August for the first order. Yes, it was a deal of the day cheapy, but still I was kind of expecting it. My other orders are much recent, but they have not progressed in the queue other than saying it is "processing". I did try to contact them but they're almost always offline and the email I got back was to say that I should have got the tracking post and/or couriers instead.

    Not sure if I can trust them anymore.. hence until I get my orders all turning up, I'm gonna self impose this company for now.

    • ITveteran on 18/09/2016 - 09:21

      That's why I hate dealing with these kinds of China/HK based online business. It's not a bargain at all consider your extra waiting time, stress and usually low par of quality. After all your time worths a lot more than couple of doughs.

      • bchliu on 18/09/2016 - 09:29

        I think the problem I have is that they almost "Force" you to purchase the higher shipping rates (either courier or registered post) that basically makes up the cost of the "freebie" anyway. When you put this into effect, then it is no cheaper than any of the other Dropshippers who already default to basic shipping and tracking.

  • overlord on 18/09/2016 - 00:11

    Thanks OP, excellent price.

  • kid-vhee on 18/09/2016 - 00:17
    +2

    I've actually used an orico before, worse case caddy I've come across. had poor connections with cable/chip, causing hdd to intermittently disconnect every 15s. honestly was better to buy a patriot.

  • Legsweeping on 18/09/2016 - 01:04

    yasss ozb delivers the goods

  • Derpaldinho on 18/09/2016 - 01:10
    +6

    You've gotta love Amazon reviews…

    • McFly on 18/09/2016 - 08:34

      Gold! Turns out this product isn't always 'tool free' after all.

  • lj87 on 18/09/2016 - 01:24

    Nevermind. Slightly different to mine.

  • BargainBenno on 18/09/2016 - 01:29

    Does this support TRIM on the external SSD to mautain the maximum life of the external drive?

    • stickyfingers on 18/09/2016 - 01:58

      Isn't that usually built into the controller on the SSD itself?

    • McFly on 18/09/2016 - 08:28

      From memory I don't think so.

    • monkp on 18/09/2016 - 14:21

      I've seen a discussion about controller chipset for external ssd here on ozb many months ago. I was under impression that good quality chipsets are less likely to kill a ssd and prolong its life expectancy. better do more research on this model.

  • yoshi864 on 18/09/2016 - 02:07
    +1

    Thanks Clear, awesome deal. Great price for SATA 2.5" to USB3

  • Dhandoftime on 18/09/2016 - 04:41

    Good price, thanks op!

  • Zylam Marex on 18/09/2016 - 05:00
    +1

    Nice, LOL you added some colour to Jv's profile picture. What happened to TA symbol?

  • plasmapuff on 18/09/2016 - 05:02

    Any enclosures which work with 2TB HDDs? Have a temperamental platter.

  • JH100 on 18/09/2016 - 05:34
    +1

    Thanks OP.

  • aboabo on 18/09/2016 - 06:23

    Noob Q: Can this be connected to LG smart TV for TV program recording?

    • McFly on 18/09/2016 - 08:31

      Probably, it depends on your TV, nothing much to do with a case.

  • Ciccillo on 18/09/2016 - 07:04

    Good deal,but i won't buy it because i do not need it…too much waste on this Earth..

  • rooon on 18/09/2016 - 07:12

    Got one. Need one also for a 12.5mm 2.5 inch SATA HDD. Any suggestions?

  • grunge on 18/09/2016 - 08:58
    +1

    Cant' find zapals in cashrewards?

    • ash2000 on 18/09/2016 - 09:01

      Only PricePal cashback is available for Zapals at the moment, which is a shame.

  • jekel on 18/09/2016 - 09:06

    Got one thx op.

  • cloudy on 18/09/2016 - 09:36

    Interesting, does that mean my non working yr 2000 laptop hdd can be extracted and converted into a portable hard drive with this?

  • The Magic Pudding on 18/09/2016 - 09:46
    -1

    I've got one of these, it doesn't work in a USB 3 port, it keeps disconnecting and reconnecting to windows.
    Toshiba and Seagate drives work with same port and cable. The Orico works in USB2 port though.

    • congo on 18/09/2016 - 10:07

      Same model?

      • The Magic Pudding on 18/09/2016 - 10:16

        Looks exactly the same.
        Just checked the box, Orico 2599US3, it's the same.
        kid-vhee describes the same problem earlier in the thread.

    • marcozmitch on 18/09/2016 - 17:15

      …that's bad news!

  • Overtime2000 on 18/09/2016 - 09:53

    Anyone know if you can boot OSX on a Mac using this and a SSD?

    • spare13 on 22/09/2016 - 09:57

      I've booted from an external before (SSD) and worked fine. Not the fastest. But functions

  • congo on 18/09/2016 - 10:07

    Price gone up a little?

    • Clear on 18/09/2016 - 10:13

      Price in USD hasn't changed. Their AUD will fluctuate.

    • lostn on 18/09/2016 - 10:42

      $5.45 AUD without shipping right now.

  • immeen04 on 18/09/2016 - 10:17

    My first post…. How do I know if it will fit my laptop HDD?

    • [Deactivated] on 18/09/2016 - 11:09

      It will fit all laptop HDD as long as it is not the 2TB HDD. 2TB HDD is a little bit thicker as well.

  • OZGE on 18/09/2016 - 10:45

    Hi just a note that re Zapal postal service, last time I purchased similar item from Zapal, the parcel was lost in transit after 4 weeks waits, but they are happy to refund my payment after some communication through Paypal, a bit disappointed with their post service but their customer service is good enough. Cheers

  • lostn on 18/09/2016 - 10:45
    +2

    "EASY YOUR PC".

    Great start.

  • Protato on 18/09/2016 - 11:11

    Was going to order but I'm not giving my phone number to a random Chinese company to save $5

  • cache on 18/09/2016 - 11:12

    A bit off topic but can anyone recommend a JBOD enclosure that would take 6-8 2.5" HDD?

    I accumulated so many of these 2.5" over the years and had them in a variety of cheap (but good) 2.5" enclosures such as this one, and now am just sick of having so many lying around. would rather have them all in one enclosure, perhaps sitting right next to my tv and access them via one single USB cable.

    If I manage to do this, I'd also have 6-8 shock proof enclosure bags which I'll be happy to sell to whoever interested.

  • Zachary on 18/09/2016 - 11:30

    Nice, I got mine for $25 or so elsewhere for an unused 2.5" drive I had lying that I wanted to turn into an external drive….

  • Save Medicare on 18/09/2016 - 11:40

    Does anyone have a good alternative with a metal / harder plastic exterior?

    • Zachary on 18/09/2016 - 12:42
      +1

      Holy shit it's Tony Abbott! So…how was your reign as prime minister….mmm? And what do you think of Turnbull?

    • newsynthetic on 18/09/2016 - 13:33

      It is plastic, with a rubber texture.

  • yoounga on 18/09/2016 - 13:23

    For a noob like myself, could anyone please explain what this thing does? I was gonna look for an external drive that's capable of storing 1TB or more..

    • newsynthetic on 18/09/2016 - 13:32

      Convert a internal HDD to external HDD. If you find a internal 2.5" 1TB drive on special, get this. This is useful if you have a dead laptop but the HDD still works.

      • lostn on 19/09/2016 - 12:41

        Or if replacing a PS3/PS4 HDD with something bigger.

        • newsynthetic on 19/09/2016 - 12:43

          This has max of only 1TB though.

        • lostn on 19/09/2016 - 12:44

          @newsynthetic: There's no PS3/PS4 that comes with a HDD bigger than 1TB that I know of.

        • newsynthetic on 19/09/2016 - 12:46

          @lostn: This one 2TB. Most 2TB are larger than 9.5 though. https://www.computeralliance.com.au/2tb-seagate-2.5-5400rpm-…

        • lostn on 19/09/2016 - 16:16

          @newsynthetic:

          I don't think you understood me.

          I'm saying this is useful if you're upgrading your PS4 HDD. You take the old HDD from the PS4 and put it into this enclosure, you put the new 2TB HDD into the PS4. There's no PS4 HDD that won't fit inside this case.

          This would be useful so that you don't have to throw away a perfectly good PS4 HDD and can instead use it as a portable HDD.

  • superforever on 18/09/2016 - 16:22

    Bought, thanks

    This is the first time I actually bought something from them after some free stuff from them.

  • sthgaurav on 18/09/2016 - 16:39
    +1

    Anyone knows good deal for 3.5"? Thanks

  • haiprazzad on 18/09/2016 - 21:37

    Thanks op. Bought one

  • decr on 19/09/2016 - 19:01

    At this price I'm going to give this one a go. First time ordering from slapaz (whoever started that, grr, can't get it out of my head now!), what are the delivery times like?

    Cheers.

  • superforever on 19/09/2016 - 20:47

    Is Zapals OK? Just saw something cheaper than outside a lot.

  • JH100 on 21/09/2016 - 13:32

    I got a paypal receipt but nothing from Zapals so far.

    Anyone else have no email from Zapals?

    • superforever on 21/09/2016 - 15:53

      I did receive the order confirmation.

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