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Datel Xport vs. XSATA?

Reader Hot Zizzy spotted the Datel Xport 360 at Best Buy for $39:99. Here's the feature list:
  • Transfer data between your Xbox 360 hard drive, memory cards and PC quickly and easily
  • Bonus Xbox memory card adapter lets you transfer original Xbox game saves to your Xbox 360
  • High-speed USB 2.0 transfer rate won't keep you waiting for data to transfer
  • Docking station plugs into your PC for fast, flawless data transfers
  • Simply drag and drop files while you're connected to your PC
Is this the same device as the Datel XSATA (pictured at right) under a different name? They are both the same price. Note that the description is also nearly identical to the Datel Transfer Kit, making things even more confusing when comes to this company usually interesting products.

Datel's no-muss hard drive adapter


You could spend $20 on a bare PCB that requires you to remove the hard drive if you want to access what's inside, or you could spend $40 and get Datel's XSATA device. It sits between the hard drive and the console, allowing the 360 and your PC to "share" the hard drive using a simple high-speed USB 2.0 port.

It's a pretty slick looking solution, but I'd be hot-dogged if I added glowing blue-LEDs to my 360! How about a model that matches the 360's white plastic?

[Thanks to everyone that sent this in]

Sata connection for the 360 HD on sale soon

Early next week 360Sata will release a $20 PCB that allows you to connect your Xbox 360 Hard Drive to your PC without opening the hard drive bay and voiding the warranty (no it won't let you upgrade the hd size). The site has an informative FAQ about USB-to-Sata converters, etc.

[Thanks, MaxConsole]

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