What sort of power is required? What kind of USB cord do I need that is? or does it come with it?
2013821
Mine has a Mini-USB 5v cord that came with it so I can plug it in for power. This plug also dual functions as the transfer cable as well so I only need 1 cord in order to access any of my micro drives.
10476
It does not provide power to any device. It is powered but does not provide power (other than through the USB ports)
1580133
You won't need that. It has a USB cord. The only limitation is that it requires 2 amps. Some USB chargers only put out .5 amps.
2149499
Just USB powered but I haven't had any issues with it. Albeit, I only use it on rare occasions for work
1071098
It comes with a usb cable but you'll need the actual component that connects the usb cable to your outlet...like the ones apple sells.
1125413
It always needs external power. It has a 3.5" hard drive, whereas the one's that run only on USB have a 2.5" (laptop hard drive). That is the main difference.
269125
USB, no AC mains needed. Needs a powered USB port, not an unpowered port. Many laptops have one or two of each.
95050
Yes it needs power. Be sure and push the on/off butting to turn it on. There will be a small blue light show up for each USB you may have plugged in. I haven't had any problems and love it. Very fast with USB 3.
2273947
The USB is built into the device, no cord needed. Just remove to cap and plug directly into your PC or Laptop.
1157133
It does include a USB cord, so if you have an adaptor for USB to an outlet (like lots of cell phones use) you can plug it in. Or, you can power it from USB on a computer.
1778485
"We provide the USB cable that's not only the interface connection, but the power source - no additional power cords are needed." as per product description. There is no battery power.
2144765
Unit comes with a power cord but does not come with a USB cable. My unit works superbly!
1603290
no, you need the included ac adaptor(is a 12v output), usb is only 5v output.
1251401
The device requires the use of 2 USB ports and it does come with the required (double headed) cable. BUT, if like me you are using a laptop with the USB ports some distance apart, you may also need a USB extension cord - and this is NOT provided.
1732
You need a mini usb cord. You can use the one for your phone or plug it into your pc.
1881756
No USB cord but any USB works, I don't know what these guys are talking about, it added another 4-6 hours for me...
413946
It comes with a power cord and USB cord. Everything that's needed to hook it up is included.