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Subject: RE: [NF] External hard drives
Author: "John Weller"
Posted: 2006/05/31 13:21:02
 
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profoxtech-bounces /at/ leafe D.OT com wrote:
> Just checked out the link and was curious..
>
> What do you mean an additional power supply is not needed?
>
> The website shows you can buy one, but then, why would you if it's
> not needed? :)
>
The drive draws its power from the computer via the USB port. If the
computer power supply was operating close to the limit this could be the
final straw when an external power supply could be useful. If, OTOH, there
is ample power to spare then the power supply is not required.

John Weller
Wessex Computer Solutions
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