WTB: Something to install a laptop HD into a desktop

[Weapon_R]

I need something that will allow me to install a laptop HD into a desktop. I do not know what it is called, so if anyone knows please post and ill edit the thread. Thanks!

[Thaco]

its just an adapter

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?PageTag=&page=file&memx_menu=EmbedProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=5991&SID=

[megavolt]

Are you looking to install it temporarly or permanently? If it's just to hook it up all you need is a laptop IDE adaptor. Memory express and almost any other computer store should sell them.

[megavolt]

Originally posted by Thaco
its just an adapter

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?PageTag=&page=file&memx_menu=EmbedProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=5991&SID=


Heh... ya... what he said. :)

[Weapon_R]

I want a permanent solution, not a temporary one.

[Weapon_R]

Thanks guys, I wasn't sure if it was readily available here in Calgary.

[megavolt]

Although... why would you permanently mount a laptop hard drive in a desktop? Desktop drives are much faster and cheaper.

[Thaco]

Originally posted by megavolt
Although... why would you permanently mount a laptop hard drive in a desktop? Desktop drives are much faster and cheaper. space? maybe he has a shuttle or some sort of DVR that he wants to cram in a small case. also lappy drives are much more power efficient.

[Weapon_R]

Thaco is right - space is an issue in my case, plus I have a spare 80gig laptop HD sitting here and doing nothing. I'd rather rig in a laptop HD than buy a new case etc.