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    Use External HDD in XPS 1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by msankadi, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. msankadi

    msankadi Notebook Consultant

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    I want to buy a 5000 GB external HDD for my laptop. I had a desktop earlier and i searched for external desktop hard disks which would connect with USB 2.0

    Now, I have noticed that external hdd for lappys are costlier.. i dont mind the size since i want to use the drive only at my home desk. Is there such a thing as laptop or desktop external hdd?? or is size and separate power supply the only difference?

    I hope i have been able to explain my doubts clearly enuf

    MnVn
     
    msankadi, Jun 26, 2008
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  2. GF[BE]

    GF[BE] Notebook Consultant

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    Laptop external HDD's are much smaller. I have the WD Passport 250GB and very happy with it!
     
    GF[BE], Jun 26, 2008
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  3. msankadi

    msankadi Notebook Consultant

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    So, since the size doesnt matter for me, I can go with the desktop HDD as well?

    MnVn
     
    msankadi, Jun 26, 2008
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  4. GF[BE]

    GF[BE] Notebook Consultant

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    Sure, why not. Forgot to mention that most desktop external HDD's use their own power supply. Most laptop external HDD's are USB powered.
     
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    msankadi Notebook Consultant

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    Cool...Thanks a lot for the answer

    I will go with the 1TB hdd i had chosen for my desktop

    I am really happy, u saved me a lot of money

    MnVn
     
    msankadi, Jun 26, 2008
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