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  1. 08-12-2003, 06:31 PM #1
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    IDE -> USB?

    I would like to get a long IDE cable so I can mount my DVD/CDR in my dash, but the computer is under the back seat, I also heard that IDE cables shouldnt be over 18" long and its way more than 18" to the back seat from the dash.

    What are some options I have so I can still keep the PC where it is and move the DVD/CDR to the dash. (i dont have friewire). USB 2.0 or something?
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    there is a post of someone using 80pin ide cable to go like 20 feet or something like that... look for it
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    well, i am sure that would be ok for cd-rom or something but DVD and CDRW???

    Ill take a look though
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    Go the usb 2.0 route. Ends up being roughly the same price, anyways.
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    Sreach for "USB2 to IDE converter" in yahoo or google....they cost about $60.
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    http://www.jdr.com/interact/item.asp?itemno=USB-IDE
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    Quote Originally Posted by captain_jim1
    http://www.jdr.com/interact/item.asp?itemno=USB-IDE
    Do you know if this is USB 2.0? It is a good price!!
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    The plug looks like firewire from the pic. long IDE cable wont work with burners I tried hooking up a 36" IDE for my burner and it didnt work
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    Quote Originally Posted by cproaudio
    The plug looks like firewire from the pic. long IDE cable wont work with burners I tried hooking up a 36" IDE for my burner and it didnt work
    What converter were you using? I am planning in getting this , any advise? thanks!
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  10. 08-13-2003, 10:21 PM #10
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    How are you planning to power it? Can you run a computer power cable that long as well?
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