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REPLY:  e76a2e6c

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The Natural Philosopher  wrote:

> >> https://www.wdc.com/products/external-storage/wd-elements-desktop.html
> >
> > Those are 3.5" drives,
>
> Probably
>
> > not USB-powered devices sadly.
>
> Incorrect.
>
> All USB connected drives I have bought in the last couple of years are
> powered by USB.
>
> They only *have* a USB socket. How else to they get power?

I think you're looking at the wong thing. Those drives have a 12v power
socket and come with a mains adaptor.

I don't think it's even possible to power 3.5" drives via USB, because
they require 12v for the motor.

The drives you're referring to are a different product altogether:

> <http://www.ebuyer.com/512891-wd-elements-2tb-usb-3-0-portable-external-h
> ard-drive-black-wdbu6y0020bbk-eesn>

Daniele

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