difence between ide and sata

[joe.s-b]

I now need a hard disk docking station but what is the difference between ide and sata and how do I know which is which?

[ChuckFickens]

http://www.nordichard...hdd.ide.vs.sata2s.jpg

[ChuckFickens]

OH, PATA is just another name for IDE and just to confuse more, it's also called just ATA sometimes

[joe.s-b]

Thank you Cuck. Usual good advie from you. I have seriouly fault esk op which wikl be a problem to repair so I am using my laptop. I have a good hard rvie which I wish to connect to my laprop so I assume that there is a suitable preripheral with which I can do this. My local shops don't have much of a clue and are unsure of a device into whcih I can insert my drive and connect to my laptop. There is obviouls no need to advertise against the Answerbank rules but what should I be asking or looking for.

[joe.s-b]

Sorry - I meant Chuck obviously

[joe.s-b]

I hope you could make sense of my request. I have just reread it and it it rubbish in parts. Please let my know.

[ChuckFickens]

LOL, it's not the easiest to read :)

You require a USB hard drive caddy, as you have already realised yourself there is a difference between SATA and IDE so obviously you need to get a matching caddy, the other thing to take into consideration is if it's a 2.5inch hard drive (laptop style) or a 3.5inch hard drive (desktop style)

http://www.amazon.co....d+drive+caddy&x=0&y=0

If you look at the above link there are a selection of 2.5 and 3.5inch caddies in both SATA and IDE, once you have determined which sort you need just look for the cheapest you can find (ebay is a good place to get them too)

[joe.s-b]

Many thanks for your patience Chuck. I can type and know what I am saying but sometimes I forget to read what I have written so I must do better.