Question about external harddrive
August 5th, 2016http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4b3730fc004bf5622740c0a87e01065e/Product/View/XH1210 Just wondering if will run off just the USB with the power supply not connected.
It will probably not run without AC power. I have WD My Book 1TB, and it has AC adapter too. Without it, it won’t run.
But I can recommend you Wester Digital hard drives. My Book has felt multiple times from the table down, and it’s running like nothing has happened
I have a Lacie hard drive with a program that boosts file transfers rate, does WD have programs like that?
Also the website is a bit misleading “…Just plug it in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files.”
Just wondering if will run off just the USB with the power supply not connected.
The simple answer is NO…
external HDD needs power supply mate…use Lacie HDD..they are gud
Not all external drives need a Power supply…There are external/portable 2.5 inch usb drives that don’t require no external power…They use the usb power…
external HDD needs power supply mate...use Lacie HDD..they are gud
Not all ex drives need power. I have 3 2.5″ ex drives that don’t have power.
Please check before you type. This drive on eBay shows no mention of power.
Here is proof http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1000-GB-WD-ELEMENTS-PORTABLE-USB-External-HARD-DRIVE_W0QQitemZ180426632507QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Components?hash=item2a0243ed3b
I have a Lacie hard drive with a program that boosts file transfers rate, does WD have programs like that?Also the website is a bit misleading “…Just plug it in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files.” What’s misleading about that? It’s only misleading to you because you can’t understand English. “Just plug into a usb port’ It’s not rocket science.
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HaxXesS wrote: Select all
I have a Lacie hard drive with a program that boosts file transfers rate, does WD have programs like that?
Also the website is a bit misleading "...Just plug it in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files." What’s misleading about that? It’s only misleading to you because you can’t understand English. “Just plug into a usb port’ It’s not rocket science.
He was thinking that they’ve mentioned USB, but not AC power (probably).
Answer #9
Like said, no, only the Western Digital Passport drives can be power through USB
Answer #10
HaxXesS wrote: Select all
I have a Lacie hard drive with a program that boosts file transfers rate, does WD have programs like that?
Also the website is a bit misleading "...Just plug it in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files." What’s misleading about that? It’s only misleading to you because you can’t understand English. “Just plug into a usb port’ It’s not rocket science.
Well if I did just plug it in the USB port, it wouldn’t work would it?
Answer #11
HaxXesS wrote: Select all
HaxXesS wrote: Select all
I have a Lacie hard drive with a program that boosts file transfers rate, does WD have programs like that?
Also the website is a bit misleading "...Just plug it in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files." What’s misleading about that? It’s only misleading to you because you can’t understand English. “Just plug into a usb port’ It’s not rocket science.
Well if I did just plug it in the USB port, it wouldn’t work would it?
This is a copy of the text. Look at the bit about not needing power.
WD's My Passport� Essential� SE USB drive offers maximum storage capacity and contemporary style. The huge storage capacity offers plenty of room for all your important files, videos, music, photos, and more. It includes WD SmartWare� software for automatic, continuous backup, visual display of your backup status, and simple file retrieval. Protect your files with password protection and military-grade 256-bit encryption. With all these features, this drive is still stylish and compact so you can take your files with you anywhere.
Maximum capacity. Maximum style. � The world's most popular portable drive now features maximum capacity to store all your favorite videos, music, photos, and important files. Still sleek and compact, you can load it up and take it with you anywhere. WD SmartWare� � A control center for your drive that gives you the power to:
Protect your data automatically � Relax, your data is secure. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file.
See your backup as it happens � Seeing is believing. Visual backup displays your content categories and show the progress of your backup.
Bring back lost files effortlessly � Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you've lost all your data or just overwritten an important file.
Take control � Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center.
Drive lock � Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and military-grade 256-bit hardware-based encryption.
Ready to plug-and-play with Windows PCs � if you're a Mac user, check out our Mac version of this product. [link to]
USB 2.0 powered - Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed*.
* An optional cable is available for the few computers that limit power from the USB port.
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