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| Thread ID: 90313 | 2008-05-30 07:23:00 | External HDD Power | Craig Mellor (13762) | Press F1 |
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| 673839 | 2008-05-30 07:23:00 | I have a laptop that is running low on storage space and was wondering if you can get an external HDD that doesn't need to run on power. If there isn't I'll just get one anyway. Thanks. | Craig Mellor (13762) | ||
| 673840 | 2008-05-30 07:28:00 | Most 2.5" external drives draw there power from the USB port. | stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 673841 | 2008-05-30 07:28:00 | Yes the ones that take laptop hard drives (2.5"). Only take power through the USB | gary67 (56) | ||
| 673842 | 2008-05-30 07:31:00 | Thats good, what brands? | Craig Mellor (13762) | ||
| 673843 | 2008-05-30 07:34:00 | Depends do you want a presealed package with a drive in an enclosure, or would you rather buy an enclosure and a drive and install them yourself? Seagate are good for the Hard Drive. Welland make good enclosures. |
stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 673844 | 2008-05-30 07:35:00 | Pre-sealed because then I know it works. | Craig Mellor (13762) | ||
| 673845 | 2008-05-30 09:02:00 | another thing to look out for is the USB connector, you want a standard mini connector on the case, its a real pain in the ass if you loose the cable and its non standard. you can never find them! | rileyz (13800) | ||
| 673846 | 2008-05-30 12:37:00 | Pre-sealed because then I know it works. Can't go wrong with Seagate. |
beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 673847 | 2008-05-30 21:20:00 | Just get a Seagate and an enclosure, that way you know for sure what brand hard drive is in it, and you'll get the 5 yr warranty. Pre-sealed could be anything........... |
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