Will, I'm not really sure what your asking here. I'd certainly keep any drive no matter how it is powered. I think the question really is what your plans are for the drive. If your looking for a mobile solution, then certainly a drive that only requires usb power is going to provide the most flexibility for you; of course realizing this may affect battery life for the laptop if the drive is constantly in use while your mobile. If your on ac power, then this won't be an issue and the advantage will be is less wires running around. So, I think it is more a matter again of application then anything else.
On Sep 5, 2009, at 7:29 AM, william lomas wrote: > > hi I am considering buying a USB only powered 500 gig external hard > disc. My lacey drive has to remain plugged into the wall outlet at all > times to drawer power from its firewire or USB interface. Should I > keep both drives or is a USB only powered one more convenient > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
