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    M17x eSATA questions

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Belien, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. Belien

    Belien Notebook Geek

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    I'm looking for an external hard drive to attach to the M17x. I'd preferably use an eSATA connection (speed). The M17x has a combo eSATA/USB2.0 2 in 1 port. Now, my (noob) questions:

    1. the specs say 'combo port'. Does this mean it aslo functions as a 'normal' eSATA port?
    2. Is there somebody already successfully using this connection and with what model of hard drive? (I'm looking for 640GB to 1 TB storage)
    3. Is separate power supply for the hard drive required?

    Thanks for your advice.
     
    Belien, Dec 13, 2009
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  2. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    ah een landgenoot :) (fellow countryman)
     
    the3vilGenius, Dec 13, 2009
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  3. airplaneman

    airplaneman Notebook Deity

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    1. Combo port means you can plug either a USB OR eSATA cable into the port and it will work properly with both.

    2. Any external hard drive will work with the eSATA port

    3. you will need to plug the external hard drive into a wall outlet as well as the laptop's power adapter.
     
    airplaneman, Dec 13, 2009
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  4. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    Unless it works on usb power only offcourse. But they dont have them in 1TB yet lol
     
    the3vilGenius, Dec 13, 2009
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  5. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    i am using a western digital my book 1.5 tb. and the speed is amazing on esata i can copy a folder with 23gb. in 5 minutes is super fast :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Dec 13, 2009
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