Sandberg Multi Hard Disk Box / USB to USB Share Link (From The Northern Echo)

Sandberg Multi Hard Disk Box / USB to USB Share Link

6:00pm Friday 19th February 2010 in

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IF you are lucky enough to have a new computer, don't throw away the old one before you have removed the hard disk.

There are good reasons for stripping a PC of its hard disk before scrapping the chassis.

Just imagine what would happen if a thief got hold of the banking details and passwords.

But an old hard disk can be a handy addition for a new PC, too. Those gadget gurus at Sandberg have a great range of disk caddies that will turn a spare HDD into a portable USB back-up device.

Fitting is simple, and Windows will automatically detect the new disk and assign it a letter. Then you can drag and drop files as if the HDD were buried away inside your new computer.

The Sandberg Multi hard disk box comes in two flavours for 2.5in laptop disks and the full fat 3.5 desk-top hard drives.

Just choose the one you need and follow the instructions - it couldn't be easier. For A£36.99, it's a great way of recycling the most precious component in an old PC.

Before you start ripping the guts out of your old machine, why not move your files over to the new one? This used to be a logistical nightmare involving CD burners or USB memory sticks. The Sandberg USB to USB Share Link simply connects between your old and new machines.

Install the included GO! Suite and you can move your precious data around with impunity. It's the best way to bring your settings across to a new machine - and even helps make the sometimes delicate transition from Windows XP to Windows 7. You can also share an internet connection, synchronise data and emails in Microsoft Outlook.

For details of both these products and others in the Sandberg range, see sandberg.it