I know it will work with a USB flash drive but will it work with a USB external hard drive?
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No it won't work with a USB hard drive I tried it and it didn't work I think the external hard drive requires more power than the tablet can provide
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Not sure. Seems like that would work but I've had experience with other USB extensions that can't handle large peripheries like external hard drives.
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Probably... read this article, it can help explain how."http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-3/How-to-use-a-USB-external-Hard-Drive-on-your-PS3/td-p/14303247&q;uot;
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this should work just fine with your PC I have yet to find an external hard drive that isn't universally compatible with all PCs. have a nice day!
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Definitely with hard drives that is the main reason I got it. I have 2 ex drives and a wireless mouse plugged into it. I would imagine it works with any other USB device. So far works fine no problems.
1302300
Depends on what devise you have plugged in. A usb stick should work without the power cable, external drives would not.
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I see no reason why it shouldn't. I have been using it to reading H/Drives on my laptop. And yes it does connect by USB.
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It appears to work powered by the AC adapter or the USB 3.0 cable alone. My USB 3.0 external hard drive works without the AC adapter. However in order to charge attached devices like my mobile phone, the AC adapter has to be plugged in.
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I ordered a portable external hard drive that uses a USB. Do not know what you a referring to.
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I have an external USB hard drive connected and it works fine. You can even play back files from the USB drive. I have a 1 TB external drive.
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All I know is that it works with USB, so my suspicion is that anything they with a USB will be ok.
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It should work just fine. I've plugged Bluetooth devices, flash drives, and external hard drives into it and had no trouble at all.
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I am not sure if it will work. I am using the adapter for a Western Digital WD500 external hard drive and it works fine.
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What exactly to you have that is connected to your computer that is powered by the USB? Keyboards, Mice, Game Controllers, Flash Drives, USB Memory Card Readers, all these things should work just fine. External Hard Drives I am not sure about, but If your External Hard Drive is Powered though a AC Adapter (Or DC Adapter if You live outside the USA) I am guessing it should be OK, but if you are not sure or uncomfortable about hooking up a hard drive to a USB extension cord like this one. Then you are better off just using the shorter USB cable that the External Hard Drive came with. Good Luck to You and Have a Merry Christmas :-D What exactly to you have that is connected to your computer that is powered by the USB? Keyboards, Mice, Game Controllers, Flash Drives, USB Memory Card Readers, all these things should work just fine. External Hard Drives I am not sure about, but If your External Hard Drive is Powered though a AC Adapter (Or DC Adapter if You live outside the USA) I am guessing it should be OK, but if you are not sure or uncomfortable about hooking up a hard drive to a USB extension cord like this one. Then you are better off just using the shorter USB cable that the External Hard Drive came with. Good... » Read More What exactly to you have that is connected to your computer that is powered by the USB? Keyboards, Mice, Game Controllers, Flash Drives, USB Memory Card Readers, all these things should work just fine. External Hard Drives I am not sure about, but If your External Hard Drive is Powered though a AC Adapter (Or DC Adapter if You live outside the USA) I am guessing it should be OK, but if you are not sure or uncomfortable about hooking up a hard drive to a USB extension cord like this one. Then you are better off just using the shorter USB cable that the External Hard Drive came with. Good Luck to You and Have a Merry Christmas :-D « Show Less
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No it does not work with any external HD, works with flash memory up to 16gb
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Yes from what I understand, it should. I use my usb flash drive and it works perfect.
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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