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Re: [LUG] external usb drives

 

On 27/02/07, Peter Lloyd-Jones <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I take the point about the power requirements, but that aside am I
> correct in believing that if my computer can read a USB Pen it will be
> able to read a USB Hard Drive.

Yes, but don't expect the handy backup utilities or any other software
that comes with them to work. Also don't be surprised if the actual
usable size in real GB differs from what it says on the box.

I recently got a HP store & Save 320GB drive for 70 quid from pcworld
which was quite cool, external power, fast and quiet, but needs foam
inserts or something to stop the desk vibrating.

A.

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