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zoopop
Jul 10, 2004, 12:45 AM
Hello all!
Anyone have any suggestions on buying a good bus-powered (USB & Firewire) external HD? What is a good brand and anyone know how big they can get? Is it 80GB?
I've been looking at the LaCie PocketDrive, 80GB, USB/Firewire, 5400rpm drive. Any other suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks!!


stoid
Jul 10, 2004, 01:07 AM
Remember that USB cannot power a drive. I have used the PocketDrives and have been very pleased.
Finiksa
Jul 10, 2004, 02:13 AM
Remember that USB cannot power a drive.

USB can power drives, I have one connected to my Powermac at the moment, it's only bus powered and doesn't even have a power adapter port.

USB however is not bootable so firewire would be preferable. If you want one that's bus powered you'll need to go for one with a 2.5" laptop style drive, USB and Firewire generally cannot supply enough power for 3.25" desktop drives.