Convert IDE 2.5" external enclosure for use with SATA hard drive

Hello all,
I recently upgraded my Macbook hard drive and ordered a 2.5" enclosure at the same time for use with my old hard drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817347007). As soon as I opened it, I noticed that the pins don't line up and have now learned about IDE vs SATA in the forums. Okay, is there anyway I can still use this enclosure? An adapter?
Thanks,
Amber
MacBook 2 GHz Mac OS X (10.4.8)
MacBook 2 GHz Mac OS X (10.4.8)
MacBook 2 GHz Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Thanks. Hopefully I can find something that will fit into this tiny enclosure...
MacBook 2 GHz Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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