--- product_id: 4149038 title: "SANOXY USB 2.0 External 2.5-Inch IDE HDD Enclosure Case for Laptop - Blue" brand: "sanoxy" price: "498 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/4149038-sanoxy-usb-2-0-external-2-5-inch-ide-hdd store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # USB 2.0 transfer speeds up to 480MB/s Supports 2.5" IDE HDDs up to 500GB Durable ultra-slim aluminum casing SANOXY USB 2.0 External 2.5-Inch IDE HDD Enclosure Case for Laptop - Blue **Brand:** sanoxy **Price:** 498 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💼 Elevate your legacy drives—because your data deserves a second act! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SANOXY USB 2.0 External 2.5-Inch IDE HDD Enclosure Case for Laptop - Blue by sanoxy - **How much does it cost?** 498 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/4149038-sanoxy-usb-2-0-external-2-5-inch-ide-hdd) ## Best For - sanoxy enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sanoxy brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers needed—just connect and access your data across Windows & Mac OS effortlessly. - • **Lightning-Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 480MB/s USB 2.0 speeds for quick backups and file migrations. - • **Seamless IDE Drive Revival:** Transform your old 2.5" IDE laptop drives into sleek external storage instantly. - • **Ultra-Slim Aluminum Design:** Carry your data in style with a lightweight, durable blue enclosure that fits anywhere. - • **Budget-Friendly Backup Solution:** Get reliable, occasional-use external storage without breaking the bank. ## Overview The SANOXY USB 2.0 External 2.5-Inch IDE HDD Enclosure Case is a sleek, ultra-slim aluminum housing designed to convert 2.5" IDE laptop hard drives (40-500GB) into portable external storage. Supporting plug-and-play functionality across Windows and Mac OS, it delivers fast USB 2.0 transfer speeds up to 480MB/s. Ideal for data migration, backups, or repurposing old drives, this budget-friendly enclosure combines durability with convenience for occasional use. ## Description Need a new house for your 2.5" hard drive? Use this aluminum case to turn your laptop drive into an external hard drive. This case is only for drives with IDE connectors. Supports MAC OS8.6 or above and MS Windows Vista/XP/2000. Fully Plug & Play and Hot ## Features - New Ultra Slim Aluminum External Hard Drive Case by SANOXY - Support 2.5" IDE Hard Drives 40~500GB - Fast Data/File Access and Transfer Rate up to 480MB/s - USB 2.0 to IDE (Compatible only with IDE drives) - USB 2.0 to IDE/PATA 2.5" Hard Disk Drive HDD Aluminum External Case Enclosure 500GB Max Capacity ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B000FNBYKW | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,041 in Enclosures | | Brand | SANOXY | | Color | Blue | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (519) 4.3 out of 5 stars | | Date First Available | October 2, 2001 | | Hardware Platform | Laptop | | Item Dimensions Lxwxh | 0.00 x 0.00 x 0.00 inches | | Item Model Number | SANOXY_2.5USB_SATA-ENCL | | Item Weight | 5.6 ounces | | Manufacturer | Sanoxy | ## Images ![SANOXY USB 2.0 External 2.5-Inch IDE HDD Enclosure Case for Laptop - Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ImAW3ld0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does exactly what's expected for the right price, it's not pretty, it is NOT for SATA drives *by on Reviewed in the United States January 18, 2010* THE SHORT STORY[WARNING!!! - this will NOT work with 2.5" SATA drives, the ones that you would typically find in a laptop or in your PS3. Search specifically for 2.5" SATA cases.]Installation consists on pushing the HDD in and screwing 2 little screws using the little screwdriver provided. It's all done in less than 5 minutes but you need good eyes and a steady hand because the little screws are VERY small.The disc, once in the enclosure, connects to the computer via an (included) USB wire which powers the disc. It's immediately recognized by Vista or Windows 7 or your PS3 and you are ready to use it. Recommended.End of short story.SPECSYou get the following:- The aluminum enclosure with the circuitry to the USB interface. It's important for the case to be 'metal' because metal helps dissipate the heat, unlike 'plastic' which would trap it inside.- 3 little screws which is one more than you need but, them being so small, it's good to have an extra just in case.- A screwdriver for the little screws.- About 1.5" long USB interface cable.- Some low-grade plastic-rubber or rubberized plastic protective sleeve which you are not likely to use.- Strangely, I did NOT get a 'manual', not that one is needed but I see that others got theirs.RATINGFor the price, it doesn't get much better. It's all that's needed and then some - extra screw, screwdriver - and the price is right. It's 5 stars.If money is not an issue and you want to use your enclosed HDD as a fashion statement, this would NOT be the right item. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great deal *by on Reviewed in the United States October 6, 2010* This case worked great for what I wanted it to do. I replaced the hard drive in my laptop and needed to transfer my old files to the new drive. I used the free trial version of Western Digital's Acronis software to migrate the files. I placed my old drive in this case and installed the new drive in the laptop. The transfer was flawless, with everything moved to the new, bigger drive with no problems. Now, I keep the old drive in the case and use it to back up my files from time to time.I suppose it could serve as a portable drive enclosure, too. But if I was going to use it for that, I would find a thin strip of rubber to pad the drive inside the case. That's because the drive is just a little loose when it's installed. It certainly works fine for replacing the hard drive in a laptop, or other occasional use, but I would question its durability if you were toting it back and forth to school or the office. The fit and finish is OK, especially for how inexpensive it is. And, while it's no work of art, it's definitely functional.The bottom line is, this case does exactly what it's supposed to. And it does it very inexpensively. I'd recommend it to anybody looking for a light duty, occasional use hard drive case. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cheap and functional; nothing more, nothing less. *by on Reviewed in the United States October 7, 2010* I have a bunch of spare 2.5" laptop hard drives sitting around and decided I needed to do something with them rather than having them collect dust in the drawer.This is a no frills 2.5" external enclosure. It comes with the bare necessities to get you running:- Cheap Aluminum enclosure with cheap powdercoat finish. Has the tactile feel of spraypaint on aluminum siding. This will wear easily.- Tiny baggy with two small screws to fasten the USB to 2.5" IDE adapter to the enclosure- Tiny screwdriver- Cheap faux leather sleeve made out of some weird stinky synthetic material- 14" USB cable with splitter for daisy chaining devices.- Slip of paper manual that I didn't readThat's actually quite a lot of loot for $6.00. Considering Prime got this to me in 2 days for free, the price point of this really works on so many levels.The box this item came shipped in was way too big for the item- about the size of 3 stacked dvds-- wasteful! Installing this is very straight forward, albeit I did a tiny hack to improve the quality of the device. When the hard drive is installed as intended, there is a bit of wiggle room and play in the drive-- this will eventually wear and loosen the IDE connection and cause the drive to jostle needlessly, reducing its life. To resolve this, I cut out a piece of the cardboard box the enclosure came in, and squeezed it between the exposed PCB (the belly) of the drive, and the aluminum enclosure. This provided a tight snug fit and ensures the HDD's PCB will never ground out on the case. Sweet.It's neat that they included a tiny screwdriver, but if you have a small philips head with a magnetized tip, I recommend you use that instead, as YOU WILL drop or lose the screws using the included screwdriver.The sleeve is stinky and cheap feeling, but I recommend using it if you have nothing else, as the cheapness of the paint will have it rubbing off on your pocket or fingers. I intend to either wrap the enclosure in duct tape (it'll look like a small improvised plastic explosive), or if I'm bored one day, sand and polish for svelt appearance.There are no vents on this enclosure, albeit there are some small gaps toward the plastic end caps. Hasn't gotten hot enough to warrant it, but I may a drill a hole in the enclosure, approximately where the HDD breather vent is (the HDD has a label to never cover that hole, yet the case does exactly that).I don't recommend daisy chaining USB hard drives; there is probably only enough juice to safely power one hard drive.Overall, this is a fantastic buy for the price. It's not fancy, but it's not meant to be. If you want fancy, easy, and something to show off, there are plenty of enclosures available that are 5 times the price that do more or less of the same thing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/4149038-sanoxy-usb-2-0-external-2-5-inch-ide-hdd](https://www.desertcart.no/products/4149038-sanoxy-usb-2-0-external-2-5-inch-ide-hdd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-10-26*