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The simple answer? Not much. The truth is SATA and IDE devices use mostly the same components and logic. The biggest difference is the interface: the IDE standard uses ribbon cables with flat, wide connectors that allow more than one drive (a "master" and a "slave") to be connected at the same time. The SATA standard uses a smaller connector with a more narrow cable that allows only one device per channel (read "plug"). SATA will, however, perform better in RAID applications. As IDE is an aging technology, it is wise to buy SATA devices for most future purchases.
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What is the difference between Sata and ESata?
SATA and eSATA are electonically the same, but the construction of the cables and the terminals is different. The major difference between the two is that SATA is designed for use inside a computer system while eSATA is for use externally.
What's the difference between sata2 drives and ssd sata drives?
If you mean between hard drives and ssd's (solid state drives), then you need to read the wikipedia page on Solid State Drives, it has a comparison of the two technologies.
Is there a performance difference if xp is installed on a pata hard disk rather than a sata?
Sata drives are usually faster.
What might be the purpose for SATA style power connector?
a sata power connector is normally used for powering sata dvd drives as well as sata hard drives and ssd drives
What is the difference between pa ta sa ta hdd?
I assume you mean the difference between SATA or PATA hard drives. I believe it refers to the connection used inside your computer - SATA is Serial ATA for short. PATA is paralell ATA. Try googling for more info
Do optical sata drives need a separate audio connection?
no, sata drives transfer all of the data through the sata cable
What are Three differences between SATA and EIDE hard drives?
Cable size, data transfer speed, and SATA is newer technology.
Why does a sata motherboard contain sata connections?
It wouldn't be a SATA motherboard if you couldn't connect SATA drives to it.
When does sata come to my home?
SATA is the high speed data flow between hard drives and processors. Most new computers use SATA rather than ATA
What does a SATA cable do?
SATA, or serial advanced technology attachment, connects the motherboard to hard drives and optical drives. This cable is inserted into the SATA slot on the motherboard.
Are SATA drives USB drives?
SATA (Serial ATA) drives are normal drives that use the SATA interface when connecting to a PC. A SATA cable is used to bridge the gap between the drive and the computers motherboard and a separate cable is used to provide power to the drive.USB, in a similar way to SATA, refers to an interface. It is possible to use a USB cable to connect a SATA drive to a USB port but only if you use an appropriate SATA-USB adapter.Most, if not all, external hard-drive kits, which may be sold as 'USB hard-drives', will contain a SATA drive inside a drive caddy with a USB cable connecting it to the PC. The caddy will already have the SATA-USB adapter built into it, negating the need to go and buy one yourself.Please don't try and wedge a USB cable straight into the back of a SATA drive as it will no doubt cause damage.
What is the different between formatting SATA hard disk drive and PATA hard disk drive?
There is difference between SATA and PATA HDD but no difference between the formatting..
