Are All External Hard Drives Created Equal?
I have two WD external hard drives...dinosaur's by today's standards...they're large...like a big book...I notice that many of the newer ones are not much larger than a pack of cigarettes and run stri...
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As mentioned, it depends on the HD. A typical desktop 3.5" drive requires 12v DC power, so will need an external power supply. However, 2.5" drives typically used in laptops only require 5v DC power, so can use a powered USB connection. But actual USB output power can vary, so may need to use 2 USB connections in some cases.
I use 3.5" HD external drives for my desktop, typically Western Digital or Hitachi, and carry Western Digital 1T 2.5" external drive in my notebook case, as my DELL Ultra and Apple MacBook only have internal SSD drives of limited space.
I use 3.5" HD external drives for my desktop, typically Western Digital or Hitachi, and carry Western Digital 1T 2.5" external drive in my notebook case, as my DELL Ultra and Apple MacBook only have internal SSD drives of limited space.
