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External hard drive AC V's USB power

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  • 08-09-2008 5:17pm
    #1
    Guscat
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭


    Hello all,

    Buying a new external Hard Drive. I am thinking of getting a Western Digital Elements 1TB USB2.0 or a Western Digital Elements 250GB, External Silver/White, USB 2.0, Rugged M with the 1TB having an AC power cable. Just wondering which is the best way to go. USB or AC in terms of powering the Ext. HD.
    I will prob use the HD mainly at home so it won't travel too far but I might want to bring it to Europe for work etc. sometimes. So without the whole "It depends on what you want to use it for" I just want to know if there is any reason why I shouldn't buy one of these?

    Thanks.
    G.


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    #2
    Silenceisbliss
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭Silenceisbliss


    id go with the AC power one. your gonna get more space and more value for money.

    If youre gonna use it at home, AC is perfect.

    For abroad, just transfere whatever files onto your laptop hard drive before you leave.

    keep in mind that if you have a USB hdd, it will literally rape your laptop battery. so youl need to plug that in ANYWAY. so just get the AC powered one


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    #3
    Guscat
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭Guscat


    Thanks a million Silenceisbliss. Thats the answer that I wanted/needed to hear.
    Think ill go for the AC one alright.


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    #4
    Silenceisbliss
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭Silenceisbliss


    no bother :)


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