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Looking for an external usb powered 1TB HD

  • 09-08-2008 2:27pm
    #1
    Nephew
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭


    Can anyone suggest a good value yet reliable external 1TB Hard drive that is powered via USB.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Thomas_S_Hunterson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,151 ✭✭✭Thomas_S_Hunterson


    Nephew wrote: »
    Can anyone suggest a good value yet reliable external 1TB Hard drive that is powered via USB.

    Thanks

    I think USB is constrained to 0.5 Amps which, from what I gather is not enough to power a hard-drive, so you may be out of luck.


  • #3
    snappieT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭snappieT


    Yep, USB only has 500mA, so it can only power relatively small capacity laptop-style drives. I'm afraid you're going to need to cart a power cable around too.

    -Steve


  • #4
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    maximum USB HDD capacity on the market to date is 320GB unless I'm gravely mistaken.


  • #5
    BaconZombie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,813 ✭✭✭BaconZombie


    Most unit over 120Gb need a special usb cable that has two connectors to give the drive extra power.
    Overheal wrote: »
    maximum USB HDD capacity on the market to date is 320GB unless I'm gravely mistaken.


  • #6
    Overheal
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    Not really, I've got a 250gb drive that runs fine on one. Same line of product recently came out with 320 and thats the most ive seen so far on USB. when a new one comes out it will be a 500gb model for sure, but currently that kind of space is only available in the MyBooks, which need AC power.

    http://www.google.com/products?q=western+digital+passport&btnG=Search+Products&show=dd


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  • #7
    Nephew
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭Nephew


    Thanks guys. I saw a 250gb HD like the one Overheal has a few months ago and I just assumed there would be at least 500gb available by now.

    Can anyone recommend a reliable mains powered 1TB external HD.


  • #8
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    There's some 500Gb 2.5" drives on the market (Samsung), including some ones in external enclosures. Verbatim is one external i've seen, I don't think WD have launched theirs yet.

    They're pretty rare and slowly appearing, give it a while and you should pick one up easily enough.


  • #9
    Overheal
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    WD has the MyBook, its an AC powered 500GB external enclosure not sure if its 2.5" though.


  • #10
    Soundman
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    Nephew wrote: »

    Can anyone recommend a reliable mains powered 1TB external HD.

    Western Digital MyBook Essential.

    For example:
    https://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=341418


  • #11
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    This is about the largest 2.5" hd you can get.


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  • #12
    sink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭sink


    1 TB Western Digital Elements USB2.0 €115.00


  • #13
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    sink wrote: »
    1 TB Western Digital Elements USB2.0 € 15.00
    A bargain at €15 ;)


  • #14
    sink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭sink


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    A bargain at €15 ;)

    Whoops!


  • #15
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    This is about the largest 2.5" hd you can get.

    Just be aware that drive isn't standard size. Its a couple of mm taller than a standard laptop 2.5" drive (12.5mm vs 9.5mm), so you'll need to check that your enclosure/laptop will take it. Some do, most don't.


  • #16
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    and that drive will almost likely demand AC power.


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