2007-03-31 02:57:45 · 8 answers · asked by jdgribbon 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
no not all of external drives get power from a Ac outlet usb powered are also available but they put a load on your pc power supply.
2007-03-31 06:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by GoLd E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could on occasion detect a 1Tb tension for around $a hundred. yet those are in many situations loss leaders for a save and bypass speedy. The USB means may be diverse on one kind of pc to a various, and likewise between one USB port on your pc and yet another. My computing gadget has one extra USB port this is for means purely, for gadgets that require extra means than a single port factors. There are extreme means use drives, that require a separate a hundred and ten means grant, to boot to the USB documents cable. those are USB drives, yet are no longer fairly transportable, as they require the exterior means grant to the tension.
2016-12-15 13:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not all external hd are powered by mains you need a
USB Powered Portable Hard Drive
2007-03-31 03:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check on ebay for a usb powered one.
2007-03-31 03:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by helpwhenicanman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many external hardrives get their power from a USB port.
2007-03-31 03:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this site 'www.ijtdirect.co.uk' they have just reduced their prices on hard drives connected by USB so no plug required
2007-03-31 03:30:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they need power to drive them
2007-03-31 03:03:17 · answer #7 · answered by simonjohnlaw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of them are USB--you can buy one at any office supply store.
2007-03-31 04:57:31 · answer #8 · answered by Nemo the geek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋