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08-12-2003, 06:31 PM
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FLAC
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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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08-12-2003, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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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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08-12-2003, 08:21 PM
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FLAC
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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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08-12-2003, 09:26 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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Go the usb 2.0 route. Ends up being roughly the same price, anyways.
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08-13-2003, 06:47 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Greece
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Sreach for "USB2 to IDE converter" in yahoo or google....they cost about $60.
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08-13-2003, 06:52 PM
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Constant Bitrate
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08-13-2003, 08:56 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Quote: Originally Posted by captain_jim1
Do you know if this is USB 2.0? It is a good price!!
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08-13-2003, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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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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08-13-2003, 10:00 PM
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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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08-13-2003, 10:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Tennessee
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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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08-13-2003, 10:28 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by parawing742
How are you planning to power it? Can you run a computer power cable that long as well?
yes, power is not a concern, I have a 5 foot long power cable that tested fine with the imac sloat load DVD. The problem is the IDE cable. There are people here that got it working with an 80 wire 40 pin conector IDE cable, but I do not know where to get one of about 4-5 feet.
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08-14-2003, 12:36 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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i might be misunderstanding, but you can get an usb=>ide conveter for $35. any external usb2.0 case has that circuitry, i have one and it's nice. infact i got TWO ide devise to work with it when i pluged it into my XP machine, a cd-rw and a zip100. the powersupply even had adaquate rating to power both, it's a 110v to 12v&5v PS. however, it didn't read the second drive with win98 on the laptop. lateorn, Corey
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08-14-2003, 04:31 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Does the HDD get the Power from the USB or does the case have a power cable?
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08-15-2003, 12:48 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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"Does the HDD get the Power from the USB or does the case have a power cable?"
i have a 5.25" usb 2.0 external case. it uses an 110v a/c power source. however i have seen some usb powered hard drive cases for 2.5"/laptop sized/style hard drive. this seems to be a trend. lateorn, Corey
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08-15-2003, 02:57 AM
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FLAC
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Mellansel, Sweden
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just extend a molex connector
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yes, power is not a concern, I have a 5 foot long power cable that tested fine with the imac sloat load DVD
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