Making my own External HD

[Verve]

I got the idea from this months issue of Popular Mechanics. I'm going to buy this enclosure: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1184264&CatId=1204 No problems with this right? Now I only need a HD (2.5”). I want something small, 10GB is fine, but most of all, I want it cheap. Is there anywhere that I can get a very cheap 2.5” HD? As long as its compatable, I don't care for speeds or anything.

 

[Verve]

Heck I would even get an internal IDE, I just want to find a cheap HD.

 

[spamdos]

ebay all the way

 

[The_Other_One]

If you really want an external, I suggest getting a 3.5" You get much better deals on those. Cases usally aren't too bad either. I think my external USB case was $35 from a local computer store and it's pretty nice. I actually had one that was about the same price from Tiger Direct and it was JUNK! The case was metal, but the ends were very brittle plastic. This other one's all plastic but very sturdy.

 

[Verve]

Yeah, but its crazy how much the pre-made one cost!