can I use this to upgrade my Passport Max (to use inside my house)not able to power up with computer
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If your Passport Max uses a standard 12Vdc power outlet in your car, this should work fine. It will depend upon how many amps your Passport Max pulls, you mat want to check the manual for your equipment. It should work though.
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The ExpressCard interface is a relatively low-power interface, +1.5V and +3.3V DC with a combined draw of 1,000mA, if I am reading the specification correctly. The AKE USB 5Gbps USB 3.0 ExpressCard, model # BC618T, card may not even support that. This means anything power power-hungry than a USB flash drive is likely going to need an external power source, including otherwise bus-powered USB 3.0 hard disk drives. The AKE card comes with micro-plug to a USB 2.0 power adapter cable to provide it with an additional ~500mA of current. Power supplied depends on the computer manufacturer. I've have a the Dell schematics for my laptop and it appears that they don't limit the current available to individual ports. Maximum power is going to depend on all the loads on supply so it going to depend on all you have plugged in.
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I have agree with the others here, as long as you have a PCIExpress slot(preferably 1) it should power it. My only question is what kind of computer are you putting it in. If it's a Dell, Hp or Gateway it won't work cause these manufacturers require specific components that are adapted for their systems.
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Idk but as long as there is a usb available you should be able to. I would call to make sure that it is not on some "list" of things you can't have on a plane.
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Yes you sure can however be advised that I think you should use a powered USB hub... I have a wireless mouse and keyboard, a gigabit wired network adapter, and I have hooked up external drives to it... No issues... However one issue I have noticed: if you leave this thing unplugged for too long it forgets itself and you have to perform a reset up of all your stuff.. On the flip side if you leave it plugged in all the time it is frozen and you have to reset it.. I'm thinking about putting a timed outlet controller on it so it resets daily to prevent that..
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It will work on anything, but remember USB 3 is where the speed is. Why not get a Western Digital My PassportUltra. It's also USB 3 but it's usb powered so you could move easily between computers.
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Honestly I would just give up and run to an airport or train station and buy a new one from another company. As I said in my review, even when mine was in converter mode, if didn't limit the power like it should. It fried one device, but luckily everything else was dual voltage. If your things are dual voltage, my next question would be are you using it worn an extension cord or power strip, because it doesn't like those. Just make SURE your stuff is rated for the higher volts and plug them straight in.
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Im not sure. But i do not recommend this one. I put so much info on it and one day it just wouldnt work. It woukd spin but no lights or anything on the screen. Had to pay 50$ to get the files off if it. I say spend that extra 50 now and buy a WD passport. Works like a charm.
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I have three Passports: (2 (two) Ultras and 1 (one) Element). I strictly use connected to a computer (s) though it might be able to connect to a wireless router (I already have a WD Cloud connected there). I don't use the the software that came with the units and only use for backing up my main computer (the wireless is for networking) and I use the back-up connected my lap-top for having current files away from home. The USB 3 make file back- in about a third of the time. I REALLY like mine. The BU program I use is Titan-Backup, which does not seem to be currently supported.What you asked about is just the case, though. Thought you were asking about the drive. I have three Passports: (2 (two) Ultras and 1 (one) Element). I strictly use connected to a computer (s) though it might be able to connect to a wireless router (I already have a WD Cloud connected there). I don't use the the software that came with the units and only use for backing up my main computer (the wireless is for networking) and I use the back-up connected my lap-top for having current files away from home. The USB 3 make file back- in about a third of the time. I REALLY like mine. The BU program I use is Titan-Backup, which does not seem to be currently supported.What you... » Read More I have three Passports: (2 (two) Ultras and 1 (one) Element). I strictly use connected to a computer (s) though it might be able to connect to a wireless router (I already have a WD Cloud connected there). I don't use the the software that came with the units and only use for backing up my main computer (the wireless is for networking) and I use the back-up connected my lap-top for having current files away from home. The USB 3 make file back- in about a third of the time. I REALLY like mine. The BU program I use is Titan-Backup, which does not seem to be currently supported.What you asked about is just the case, though. Thought you were asking about the drive. « Show Less
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Why not? It's always recommended to purchase more power then your computer needs. That is what I have read anyway.
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No it functions fine without it BUT if your device requires allot of power like a passport hard drive you will be required to hook up power. Most devices like Flash drives, mice, keyboards, Ect don't
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I have not upgraded this on my computer. You can check with tech support of HP. They will give you the best answer.
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Sure you can but IMO it would take double time as the computer USB should have half the output than the car or electricity net connection.
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I believe you could buy a power adapter for it.Depending on the labtop power connector
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Should be able. Most good hotels provide adapters & converters, if that is helpful...as well.
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Hi Zachary ... Appears this is not what you want. [I am unclear if an Airport Express can be powered via USB and not its own power adapter.] This specifically is a USB-to-serial data cable with a built in UART chip. There can be very low levels of 3.3v or 5v generated (varies with various models) but that's not gonna drive a whole big device like Airport - more to drive one or two chips on a small board. This is designed for making your USB-equipped PC - desktop or laptop - look like it has a built-in COMn: serial port. FYI, "TTL" means transitor-to-transistor logic levels (meaning 5VDC), and Tx & Rx are the UART lines for transmitted & received serial data at logic level (not +/- 10+ VDC swing used by actual RS232 line levels).
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Sorry, no idea. I bought WD (Western Digital) Passport as replacement. That seems better.