Really cool device! Check this hard drive switch out!

[daveleau]

http://www.romtecusa.com/start.htm

I saw this posted at HardOCP. Really cool device that connects 3 hdds to one normal connection and you can switch to it with the click of a button on the front of the case.

Dave

[Bsdboy]

I want one!

Bsdboy

[thekingofpain]

Good idea, simple design PLUS if you ever wanted short IDE cables, they got em too...
Placing my order, as soon as I can decide on drives (40$ rebate w/Maxtors)

[golfcart]

Very cool! Would make running multiple operating systems a breeze. I like the fact that you can use a fourth HD between the switch and the controller for a shared data drive.

[golfcart]

I don't know how much this thing retails for, but I got mail from tigerdirect.com today listing it on sale for $79.99. Seems like a fair price. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

-> Edit: My bad, Just noticed it is 5 cents cheaper on daveleau's link. Oh well, to the top for those who missed it.

[This message has been edited by golfcart (edited 06-05-2001).]

[SoopaStar]

Thanks! I saw this in a magazine years ago and never saw it again. Been wanting to find one. Was almost considering building my own. Wonder if it supports ata100?

Paul

[SoopaStar]

read a little further. you can run ata66/100. You coudl also theoretically daisy chain these and have a ton of different OS's.
Paul

[Ballastboss]

Tiger has them. http://store.yahoo.com/tigerdirect-com/r75-1000.html

[thekingofpain]

Office Max (or was it Office Depot?) has these devices for under 50$...