Turn a 2.5in IDE drive into an external storage device with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connectivity. This USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 to IDE 2.5 in. External Hard Drive Enclosure lets you transform virtually any 2.5in IDE notebook hard drive into the perfect portable storage solution. Ideal for storing digital multimedia & other demanding applications, the IDE hard drive enclosure means that you can get the most out of your hard drive, connecting to a host computer using USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (also backward compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1), for maximum data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. A truly portable solution, the enclosure features lightweight yet durable aluminum construction, as well as a small form factor design that fits perfectly into your pocket or notebook bag when not in use. To eliminate the hassle of having to find a power outlet when you're ready to back up your data or load your stored files, the enclosure requires no external power supply, as it's powered through USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection to the host computer.