Is there a difference between SATA II and eSATA ?
 

I'm looking at extrenal drives, something I can use for working with video, and I don't know if there is a difference between these two SATAs.

Anyone care to shed some light on it?

Thanks,
DWB

The SATA cable... is this a special cable?

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If they're connecting via USB or Firewire you won't notice a difference. If your mobo has SATA connectors at the back, then go with SATA-II; if your board supports it.

Ahhh. That was one of the questions I had but could not find, even with Google. heh.

Thanks! :thumbsup

eSATA is SATA. the signalling is identical. However, eSATA has a redesigned connector that is said to be more tolerant of being connected and disconnected often and the cable length can be increased from 50cm for internal SATA to 5m for eSATA cables due to increased shielding.