There it was. Useful. Versatile. Almost Spartan in utilitarian beauty, and just what I'd been looking for. A USB to IDE and SATA adapter. No housing, as I said it was kinda Spartan, but it had an external connector that jumbled SATA and IDE (inc. floppy) all onto one multi-headed device. Perfect for file backups and troubleshooting on the run.
Only one catch... The brand was Ritmo. Now, call this a product review if you will. It is not intended to be slanderous in any way, just honest. I normally have a 'Don't buy Ritmo' rule, for no other reason but that I have never had a Ritmo product last much longer than the time it takes me to lose the receipt (not long). Anyway, I bought it. It's called the R-driver. It lasted for maybe 3 uses, then the power supply died. Just when I needed it... Another memorable Ritmo disaster was the KVM box I bought for my Dad. From the colour output on the monitor, you'd think they'd changed colour for Autumn. That was embarrassing. I like to give my parents my best. They gave me theirs!
In conclusion, there are many cheap Asian brands out there for electronics. Some are great. I love the Wise router my Dad and myself use for example. Some stuff is really rotten though and Ritmo is a brand I'll be staying clear of.
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