Would you recommend connect this device to a external drive usb powered or a external drive with a external power supply?
1476888
Simple answer--I don't know. There is probably more to it than meets the eye. I haven't given up yet, but haven't had the time to research enough to make a definite decision--that being, do I have a useful device, or a 'paperweight'.
1476889
It has its own power supply, so it could probably run low wattage devices. However I attached it to an externally powered usb enclosure.
140719
This device does not have an external power supply. It is charged through the USB port, which is a serious weakness in my opinion. That means I can use it on the go, but you can not permanently have it connected to an external drive and SD card, the battery will eventually drain. I really like this system for on the go, but I would also like a permanent set up where it does have external power, can connect to my 5tb external drive and put MicroSD cards in it to copy data to/from.
1302300
Depends on what devise you have plugged in. A usb stick should work without the power cable, external drives would not.
92191
This unit is powered by the USB connector on your computer. No external power supply.
1029521
Each USB output port can easily handle a USB 3 current load ( which is Greater than USB2 Current load.If your External Drive strictly operates from the USB3( or USB2) data cable that also carries power, it should be able to deliver and operate it. No harm will be done try it. ( Note many External large hard drives also require a separate external DC power connection. Check and refer to your Hard drive manual for it's specification and connections. Good Luck.BobNaz
875943
Hi. The stand gets all its USB power from the computer. There's no separate power supply. However, that said, I've connected WD Passport Drives and an HTC Android phone to it and didn't have any problems with lack of power. Usually, unpowered hubs don't have enough *oomph* to keep an external drive going, but this one does very well.
1456557
It's not a problem to power an external HD on this USB port. DVD? Sorry, not sure about that. Never tried.
389814
you're wrong this device is used to connect an internal hard drive as an external hard drive via usb, but in my case it did not work.
85050
I would say, in general, stay away from it. It caused my external drive to malfunction; and it didn't cause a significant power boost anyway.
459078
It will function without external power. Using external means there is less drain on your (Laptop) power.
1029522
Each USB output port can easily handle a USB 3 current load ( which is Greater than USB2 Current load. If your External Drive strictly operates from the USB3( or USB2) data cable that also carries power, it should be able to deliver and operate it. No harm will be done try it. ( Note many External large hard drives also require a separate external DC power connection. Check and refer to your Hard drive manual for it's specification and connections. Good Luck. BobNaz
907288
Hi. With this device, you do not need any external power. The device brings it all included and takes what it needs directly from their computer. It works excellently. Regards. Vincent.
389751
Power is provided internally via sata connection or you need an external enclosure if not installing internal drive.
92192
Drive is powered by the computer (device) it is attached to. There is not external power or plug to attach one.
1770073
You could if you have a USB-to-SATA cable that has a power connection as well. Though, honestly, you're better off using an actual external hard drive than an internal hard drive hooked up like that. USB-to-SATA cables are generally used for hooking up a hard drive temporarily to recover data, install an OS, or other similar issues.
525168
Yes, the standard USB socket is too underpowered to operate this properly. If you plug this into most USB sockets, it will "blink and "beep". It is however an excellent external backup or extra external hard drive and very compact-Just buy the 110v power supply, you will need itMr Burke
1296743
1) You must use an external DVD drive. There are many on the market including some portable USB-powered ones.2) Yes.I hope this helps you in making your decision.