Hard drive data transfer question

[moels]

Just got a new desktop and would like to transfer some pics and stuff from the old drive. I know I can hook it in the new system as a slave and do it that way, but I would rather use a usb hard drive transfer case or whatever they are called. Does anyone have a recommendation or maybe even have one I could borrow?

[05caddyext]

You should get an external hard-drive, they are super cheap now and a good idea to have as a backup. I store all my important stuff on my desktop, an external hd, and I email my most important stuff that I need around once a month to myself. That way if my house burns down and I lose my computers, at least I have a copy in my email. You can get a huge 1tb harddrive for around $120, that should hold everything you need and more.

[05caddyext]

If you want the transfer to be fast, get a firewire cable. Otherwise expect the transfer to be painfully slow, could be at least 24 hours if you have a lot of stuff.

[1320PNY]

$59 at Walmart. Just picked up one for the wife. USB 2.0B transfer 50megs in 15 seconds. Cheap and easy. Just plan on getting a new one every 3 years. They won't live forever.

[moels]

$59 at Walmart. Just picked up one for the wife. USB 2.0B transfer 50megs in 15 seconds. Cheap and easy. Just plan on getting a new one every 3 years. They won't live forever.

I will do this I believe, hopefully my local store has this.