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Myst · 08-16-2008, 08:14 PM

I have a western digital velociraptor drive, all my things are on it, data, music, operating system..

Is it possible to use this drive (with no performance loss) as my main drive for a laptop? I want to use an enclosure and USB2.0, but if there is another option thats fine too.

I have to move constantly between countries for school and work and there is no way I can take my desktop everywhere. If I had a great laptop and the ability to use a fast hard drive like my velociraptor I could have a desktop replacement and would not have to suffer with the bullshit slow 5400rpm drives laptops tend to have.., especially when I am in a static location and have a power outlet beside me.

Anyone know if this is possible? I heard something about eSata but I have no clue what that is

08-16-2008, 08:14 PM
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	Can you use a desktop harddrive as your laptop harddrive? (using an enclosure) I have a western digital velociraptor drive, all my things are on it, data, music, operating system.. Is it possible to use this drive (with no performance loss) as my main drive for a laptop? I want to use an enclosure and USB2.0, but if there is another option thats fine too. I have to move constantly between countries for school and work and there is no way I can take my desktop everywhere. If I had a great laptop and the ability to use a fast hard drive like my velociraptor I could have a desktop replacement and would not have to suffer with the bullshit slow 5400rpm drives laptops tend to have.., especially when I am in a static location and have a power outlet beside me. Anyone know if this is possible? I heard something about eSata but I have no clue what that is __________________ ICQ: 298-523-037