Very specific HD replacement questions.

Several months ago, I attempted to swap out the internal HD on my PB G4. At the time, I did not know enough about specific parts, and I ended up with an external IDE USB HD. It comes in handy, but it did not accomplish my goal of upgrading the internal HD on my PB G4.
Since then, I found the correct parts on http://www.ifixit.com
The plot thickens...
I think that I found the correct parts on Amazon, which makes a big difference to me since I have an Amazon gift certificate, and the prices look more affordable.
Some of the specifics still confuse me a little, and I do not want to make another $100+ mistake, so I have come to this forum, seeking expert advice.
ifixit.com suggests the following HD, compatible with all Aluminum PowerBooks...$119.95
http://www.ifixit.com/Apple-Parts/320-GB-5400-RPM-Western-Digital-ATA-Hard-Drive -New/IF107-069
I also want a FireWire enclosure for my 80 GB (currently) internal HD, which then becomes an external HD...$49.95
http://www.ifixit.com/Apple-Parts/Firewire-ATA-Hard-Drive-Enclosure/IF107-072
So, then, I checked out Amazon, because I have a gift certificate.
They have this: Western Digital 320GB Scorpio Blue SATAII 5400RPM 2.5IN...$54.95
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Scorpio-5400RPM-WD3200BEVT/dp/B0011U65F2/r ef=sr11?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1272037997&sr=1-1
The SATA part confuses me. Previously, I have read that my PB G4 came with an ULTRA ATA HD.
Does the distinction between SATA and ULTRA ATA make a difference, compatibility-wise?
This enclosure appears to meet my needs...$24.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Y15JPA/sr=1-3/qid=1272037408/ref=olpproductdetails?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1272037408&sr=1-3&seller=
Right now, it LOOKS like I can buy the same setup that I saw on ifixit.com through amazon.com for a lot less money. Part of me wonders if this deal is too good to be true, and I do not want to make the same mistake twice.
SO, I need a definite verdict on whether that Western Digital 320GB Scorpio Blue SATAII 5400RPM will work in my PB G4.
Thanks,
Ethan
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Welcome, Mrcircle.
Sorry, you cannot use SATA drives. It stands for Serial-ATA. The PB needs ATA or sometimes called IDE, or Parallel-ATA or PATA. The connectors are totally different.
Ditto on an external enclosure - it needs to be for ATA (PATA or IDE) to install your old drive.

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To: Boris Berezetsky; 'Forte Users Mailing list'
Subject: Re: More specific to two questions
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