Differences between Plextor Premium internal vs. external?

[articulate]

I'm considering buying a Premium and putting it in my own external USB 2.0 box. Are there any differences between the internal IDE drive and the Premium-U external drive? Is there any reason there should be problems using the internal drive as an external USB 2.0 device?

[aviationwiz]

Nope, same actual drive. I have mine in an enclosure.

[articulate]

Thanks a lot for the quick answer, aviationwiz!
BTW, are you happy w/ the drive's performance - - generally, and in conjunction w/ the USB 2.0 enclosure?

[articulate]

Questions, questions . . .

Is there any difference between the Premium and the Premium T3(A, B, or C) model?

I can't find anything about T3 or possible model differences on the Plextor website . . .

[hoxlund]

never heard of the T3 model of premium

but when i owned my premium and I too had it in external usb2 enclosure

i was very happy with it, one of the best cd burners ive ever owned

but moved onto bigger and better things, SATA combo drive (16x dvd + 52x32x52x cd-rw)

[aviationwiz]

I haven't heard of a T3 model Premium either...and check my title!

[articulate]

Thanks, guys . . .

I guess the T3 is a European model number.

And, aviationwiz, it was a dumb question of me to ask, whether you like your Plex or not . . .