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If you’ve ever removed & replaced a hard drive from a com­puter, then wanted to trans­fer the data from the old HD, chances are you’ve had to use a spare exter­nal USB or FireWire drive enclo­sure to hook the removed HD to your computer.

No more!

Brando’s USB to SATA/IDE cable con­nects all 2.5″ and 3.5″ IDE and SATA dri­ves (even opti­cal ones!) to your com­puter.

I don’t have one (yet), but the reviews I’ve read look upon it quite favourably. Brando sells it for $35, but you can find it at other places for around $15. Hey, my birthday’s com­ing up in November!