Does this hardrive need the powercord to operate ?
1826119
Don't recall. But drive failed within a year or so after purchase (18 months max) , so I wouldn't recommend you buy it.
1826120
Yes. It does not run power of USB cord. You must have the power cord. I purchased 2 of these 3 years ago and have been moderately happy with them. Though now I require much greater space for my back-ups. Last year I had to purchase 2 new power cords as both of them stopped working. This is a known issue with this Lacie drive. If you buy be prepared to purchase a new power cord about every 18 months.
1826121
Downside is the 'brick' powercord; but it is a very reliable external hard drive so I think it's worth it. I've been using it for about 6 years.
1222227
yes once it is configured cables are not needed, FYI I have not got the motion activated record function to work yet
233442
Yes Ronald you are required to use a power adapter also as the dvr is not a supply of power to cameras
1299021
Yes. Although it does require the power cable to operate. So plan for where to mount it based on proximity to outlet.
106285
Not exactly sure about your question. EVERY drive will need both a power cable and a data cable.
1800550
No you have to use the power adapter supplied. Unless you rigged up a 12 volt DC battery near it.
511680
Amazon/Intel updated the product page here to allow the user to choose whether they want the power cord included in the box or not, so now it is clear: if you click the button "Without Powercord", you won't get one; if you click the button "With Powercord", you get one. The price is a lot higher ($30?! as of this writing) for the power cord though, so you might want to just buy one separately...
267770
There are models that have a power cord. The one pictured is made to be hard wired in. It does not come with a power cord.
1426897
Yes. It comes with a power adapter and it is required for normal operation. The battery is for temporary backup in case of a power failure, and would not last long.
1977913
No, the power cord is attached. But I was disappointed that it only has one speed. Still does a good massage, however.
462634
No! And that's a huge problem for me because I use it as an emergency back-up and it was dead the other when I needed it:-( I do like it though. It records clearly. You just have to remember to charge it!
1463078
No, it requires no power source other than being plugged into the zoom expression pedal
1623486
No but you need some sort of power. Whether it be the power pod or an extension cord.
444629
no. the device needs to have power to work. The largest external hard drive i have seen that can be powered by thunderbolt alone is 2TB
1724801
Yes, a power cord was in the box when I opened mine. You should return it for a different one.
531579
The manual states that an optional AC power adapter is available. The AC power adapter did not come with the recorder. I saw a price of $19.99 + shipping for the adapter.
935574
No. In fact all the record functions are disabled as soon as you plug it into a computer (or USB extended life charger), so you can't record at all when it's plugged in. BUT - the good news is that it WILL record a VERY long time without having to change the battery. Don't forget, there are no moving parts in this device. It's energy consumption to operate is incredibly low. I'm pretty sure you would fill up the memory chip before you ran the battery down, but I haven't challenged it that far yet, so I could be wrong, but I don't think so.