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Buy.com has the Apricorn ADWUSBKIT DriveWire Universal Hard Drive Adapter for $34.49 - $10 Exclusive Mail-In rebate (Expires 07/05/2009) = $24.49 with free shipping.

Product description from Buy.com:

DriveWire is the ideal solution for transferring the data from a desktop or notebook PC to a new ha
rd drive in a few easy steps. It makes what can otherwise be a daunting and tricky process, painless and easy.

DriveWire is bundled with Apricorn’s “Upgrade Suite” which features the award winning “EZ Gig II” cloning software for Windows and “Shirt Pocket’s SuperDuper!” for Mac. When used together, DriveWire makes it easy to transfer your OS, data, applications, documents, address books, e-mail, settings and preferences - from the old drive to a new drive, in few easy steps.

Start by attaching the new 2.5″ or 3.5″ hard drive to the appropriate connector on DriveWire’s cable head. Then connect the AC power adapter and the USB cable. Now, boot up your computer using the “Upgrade Suite” bootable CD and make and exact clone of the old drive onto a new drive. After the transfer is completed, install the new hard drive into the desktop or notebook, and the computer will boot up just like normal.

DriveWire includes: Apricorn’s Upgrade Suite with EZ Gig II Cloni
ng & Upgrade software for Windows and Shirt Pocket’s SuperDu!
per! for
Mac, a hybrid adapter that connects to any 2.5″ , 3.5″ IDE/PATA or SATA Hard Drive, USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible) and high quality UL Listed power adapter.

This unique adapter provides a SATA connector for the new style drives as well as 44 pin connector for a 2.5″ Notebook IDE/PATA Hard Drive and 40 pin connector for a standard 3.5″ IDE/PATA Hard Drive, allowing you to connect a hard drive to any desktop or notebook computer with a USB 2.0 port. This is the perfect solution for anyone needing immediate or temporary access to a Hard Drive.

You won’t need to buy a different enclosure for every Hard Drive or worry about whether or not you have enough power through your USB ports run the device. Because DriveWire is guaranteed to safely provide all the power you need and it is compatible with all of today’s 2.5, 3.5 IDE/PATA or SATA Hard Drives. When you combine DriveWire with Apricorn’s Upgrade Suite you will have the perfect solution to upgrade the hard dri
ve on all of today’s most popular desktop and notebook computers.

FeaturesHybrid adapter that connects to any 2.5?, 3.5? IDE/PATA or SATA Hard DriveApricorn’s Upgrade Suite featuring the award winning EZ Gig II Cloning softwareSoftware and Shirt Pocket’s SuperDuper! Cloning software for Mac.High Quality UL Listed Power Adapter to safely provide power to the hard driveToll free technical support1 Year warranty

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Zip Zoom Fly has the Fantom GF1000EU 1TB G-Force eSATA & USB 2.0 Hard Drive for $101 - $30 off $100 with eBillme for New Customers - $20 rebate (Expires 7/13) + $0 shipping = $51 shipped. Sturdy aluminum casing to provide maximum durability, fanless design for silent operation.

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Fantom GF1000EU G-Force 1000GB External Hard Drive

Fantom Drive G-Force eSATA/USB 2.0 hard drive offer the most affordable storage solution for USB and eSATA enabled PCs and Macs. The USB 2.0 interface is capable of up to 60MB/sec transfer rates while the eSATA interface is capable of up to 300MB/sec transfer rates. The G-Force eSATA/USB 2.0 hard drive features sturdy aluminum casing to provide maximum durability fanfree design for silent operation and can be placed horizontally or stand vertically to allow maximum deskspace. From increasing storage space to providing a safe and flexible data backup solution Fantom Drive G-Force eSATA/USB 2.0 hard drive is ideal for home and business users alike.

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B&H Photo Video has the Thecus Media Storage & Playback Enclosure for $424.95 + shipping = $438.40 Shipped.

Product description from B&H Photo Video:

The M3800 Media Storage & Playback Enclosure from Thecus is a network hard drive enclosure with multimedia playback features. The drive boasts a dual Gigabit Ethernet and eSATA interface and (3) 3.5″ SATA bays. It can also feature a pair of USB 2.0 ports for device connectivity.

The enclosure supports
RAID 0, 1, 5, and JBOD configurations. Two installed drives are required for RAID 0 or 1, and a full complement of 3 drives for RAID 5. The enclosure plays back standard computer video, audio, and image files. It includes a wireless remote control and standard home theater outputs.

• Features (3) 3.5″ SATA drive bays for storage installation • Connects to a computer via Gigabit Ethernet or eSATA • Plays back standard computer media files • Support for 1080p video • Includes wireless remote control • Standard home theater outputs include HDMI, component, composite, and S/PDIF • Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and JBOD configurations • Can act as a media server for DNLA-compatible devices • Integrated iTunes Server and Photo Web Serve functionality • LCD display allows you to monitor the device’s status at a glance • Dual USB 2.0 ports for device connectivity • Optional USB Wi-Fi dongle available

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Newegg.com has the Western Digital ShareSpace 2TB 4-bay RAID Network Storage System for $399.99 with free shipping.

Product description from Newegg.com:

You have trusted Western Digital with your data for years, now they have made it easy to back up your entire network. The 2TB ShareSpace Network Storage System is a 4 bay storage solution with room for expansion. The 2×1TB dr
ives are shipped in spanning mode though you can switch to RAID 0 or 1. RAID 5 is available if you populate the other 2 bays. The ShareSpace has 3 USB 2.0 host ports. The 2 ports on the back are available for additional drives. The front port works in conjunction with a front panel button. Just plug in a flash drive, push the button and the data is transferred to the drive array. The ShareSpace has a built in iTunes server so everybody on the network can enjoy the music. There is also an FTP server so friends or customers can log in and get the data that they need.

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B&H Photo Video has the Thecus 1U4500 Rackmount Storage Server for $719.95 + shipping = $736.75 Shipped.

Product description from B&H Photo Video:

The 1U4500 Rackmount Storage Server from Thecus is a network storage server with a professional rackmount design. The enclosure accommodates up to 4 SATA hard drives, all of which are hot-swappable. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux clients, the server supports a variety of RAID levels. It can be used as a se
rver for USB printers, and features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for network connectivity.

• Each of the 4 drive bays accommodates a 3.5″ SATA hard disk • Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD • Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports support load balancing and failover • eSATA & USB 2.0 ports for external storage expansion • Integrated print server for USB printers • Supports RAID migration and RAID expansion • 1U rackmount form factor

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Newegg has the Rosewill RX25-AT-SC-SLV Aluminum & plastic 2.5″ Silver USB2.0 & eSATA External Enclosure for $18 with free shipping. Support: 2.5″ SATA up to 9.5mm and drive capacity support 320GB.

Product description from Newegg:

Model Brand Rosewill Model RX25-AT-SC-SLV Spec Color Silver Size 2.5″ Material Aluminum & plastic Internal Interface SATA External Interface USB2.0 & eSATA Features Hard Dri
ve support: 2.5″ SATA (up to 9.5mm)
Drive Capacity support: 320GB
Aluminum material provides excellent heat dissipation.
Supports transfer rates up to 480 Mbps with USB 2.0
Supports transfer rates up to 3 Gbps with eSATA
LED indicates Power / HDD status
Compliant with USB 2.0 Backward Compatible With USB 1.1
Supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 8.6/9.x/10.x and Linux kernel after 2.4.1.0

Please NOTE:
In order to enable HOT-SWAP function, please check to make sure the motherboard supports HOT-SWAP function. Otherwise, the hot swappable function won’t be work as well. (Please refer back to motherboard user guide) Physical Spec Dimensions 5.71″ x 2.99″ x 0.51″

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Newegg.com has the Western Digital Edition II 1.5TB Network Storage for $189.99 with free shipping.

Product description from Newegg.com:

Western Digital takes network storage to the next level with the My Book World Edition II hard drives. This 1.5TB drive attaches to your network with a Gigabit Ethernet connection for fast data transfers. A capacity gauge on the front lets you know how much
space you have left on the drive. For added network storage you can attach a USB hard drive to the drive. Data OnHand lets you use Windows Explorer on any PC anywhere to access, edit and save files. WD Anywhere Access ensures access to your data even when your local system is powered down. As long as the drive is powered up and attached to the network you can access your data. For extra data security you can set up a RAID 1 array. This mirrors the data on both drives so your data is backed up in two places at once.

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CompUSA.com has the Thecus 5-Bay High Performance NAS Storage Enclosure W/ 4 Port Switch for $649.99 + shipping = $667.44 Shipped.
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Newegg has the Apricorn EZ-UP-UNIVERSAL 2.5″ USB 2.0 Hard Drive Upgrade Kit for $40 - $10 rebate (Expires 7/31) + $7 shipping = $37 shipped. “Works for both SATA and IDE 2.5″ Drives.”

Product description from Newegg:

The EZ-UP-Universal kit from Apricor
n lets you upgrade your notebook’s SATA or PATA hard drive then use the old drive as an external storage device in three easy steps. Or if you already have an extra 2.5″” drive just install it in the case and go. Either way you now have convenient external storage device. The EZ Gig II software can create a clone of your drive for disaster recovery or upgrade purposes. Or you use it to make periodic backups of your system. Whichever you choose you can password protect the files and make comments for easy identification.

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Newegg.com has the Sony PlayStation 3 Gaming Console W/80GB Hard Drive for $399.99 - $40 off coupon code “EMCLVLN52″ (Expires 07/08/2009) = $359.99 with free shipping.

Product description from Newegg.com:

Sony continues the march to be the world’s foremost entertainment provider with the Sony PlayStation 3 80GB Pack. This entertainment bundle includes a PlayStation 3 system with a massive 80GB of available
memory, a Dualshock 3 wireless controller, and a free PlayStation Network membership. Sony PlayStation 3 has an integrated Blu-ray player to bring you the ultimate HD viewing experience whether you are gaming it up or just kicking back to watch your favorite flick. Even older movies can be artificially upgraded to give a more high-quality picture. Play the greatest of PlayStation games solo or challenge others over the Wi-Fi connection. Enjoy free online gaming along with a personalized friends list to keep you in touch with your gaming crew. With the variety and abundance of games and new HD movie choices, Sony gives you a full range of entertainment possibilities in one convenient package. Get the best your video and gaming components have to offer with the Sony PlayStation 3.

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