External USB Drive

[Palinkat]

Hi All,

If I want to connect an external 2.5" USB drive as opposed to a USB stick, does it need to be powered seperately or does the DUO power it properly?

Thanks

 

[Sicilian]

Ideally use one that has its own power source, but some do work ok.

 

[pooface]

I have one working fine here...

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[silverfox0786]

i also have one connected and working fine mate

 

[pooface]

Just to try not to confuse, I was meaning one connected without external power...

Sent from my HTC Vision

 

[silverfox0786]

then i have both connected one with out power and one with power both work fine

 

[Larry-G]

then i have both connected one with out power and one with power both work fine

it's the luck of the draw though with unpowered usb drives. as i have seen on many sites many many people have problems where the box cant provide adequate power to run the drive properly.

 

[Palinkat]

Thanks All, I had a feeling it was the case. Maybe could one of you do a sticky with the brand/model and if it's working with/without power.

Cheers