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Manhattan SATA / IDE to USB 2.0 Hard Drive Adapter Cable - with One-Touch Storage Backup – External Converter for SSD / HDD Data Transfer, Supports UASP – Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux -179195
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Manhattan SATA / IDE to USB 2.0 Hard Drive Adapter Cable

Bottom line: The Manhattan SATA / IDE to USB 2.0 Hard Drive Adapter Cable: Reads SATA and IDE drives from one adapter, including 40-pin and 44-pin laptop IDE; main trade-off: USB 2.0 caps throughput at 480 Mbps, far slower than USB 3.0 docks.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Reads SATA and IDE drives from one adapter, including 40-pin and 44-pin laptop IDE
  • ✓ One-touch backup button copies data without opening backup software first
  • ✓ Clones directly between an attached SATA and IDE drive at the same time
  • ✓ 48-bit LBA support means drives larger than 137GB are addressed correctly
  • ✓ Bundled 12V/2A power brick spins up 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch desktop drives

Cons

  • ✗ USB 2.0 caps throughput at 480 Mbps, far slower than USB 3.0 docks
  • ✗ SATA link runs at 1.5 Gbps (SATA I), so modern SSDs are bottlenecked
  • ✗ Requires the external power adapter for 3.5-inch drives, not bus-powered
  • ✗ 80 cm USB cable plus 1.5 m power lead makes for a cluttered bare-drive setup

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Manhattan SATA / IDE to USB 2.0 Hard Drive Adapter Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the storage adapters category. MANHATTAN's storage adapters lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for storage adapters of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Provides fast data access to IDE and SATA drives with one-touch backup
  • Transfers data between SATA and IDE external drives when both are simultaneously attached
  • Supports data transfer SATA speeds up to 1.5 Gbps and Hi-Speed USB speeds up to 480 Mbps
  • Supports 48-bit LBA (Logical Block Addressing)
  • Fits external SATA and IDE hard drives up to 5.25"
  • Hi-Speed USB Standard-A male; SATA L-type male; IDE 40-pin; IDE 44-pin ports

Full Specifications

BrandMANHATTAN
ColorBlack
CablesUSB, 80 cm (31.5-Inch); 4-pin power, 10 cm (4-Inch); power adapter, 1.5 m (59-Inch)
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model Number179195
Power supplyinput, 100 C 240 V AC; 50/60 Hz maximum 0.8 A; output, 12 V/2 A
CompatibilityMac, Linux
Input Voltage240 volts
Built-In Mediaconversion converter
Connector TypeUSB
Item Type NameMANHATTAN Adapter Charger Cable (0766623179195)
Item Dimensions4 x 1 x 4.5 inches
Mfr Part Number0766623179195
Number of Items1
Number of Ports2
Item Part Number179195
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Item dimensions L x W x H4 x 1 x 4.5 inches
Specific Uses For Productpersonal
Full listing titleManhattan SATA / IDE to USB 2.0 Hard Drive Adapter Cable - with One-Touch Storage Backup – External Converter for SSD / HDD Data Transfer, Supports UASP – Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux -179195

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