[kwlug disc.] 2.5'' enclosures run off USB power?

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Rick wrote, On 12/01/2007 1:03 PM:
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> My other option is to stick with smaller-capacity-but-zero-hassle SDHC.
> With SHDC memory-cards, there will be a price drop every so often.
> 8GB is already down to $60 and I saw 16GB at ncix.com for $170.
> So I'm guessing under 16GB $100 next year and I don't have
> to carry an extra peripheral.
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> But if a compact 2.5'' enclosure _does_ run off USB
> then it would be convenient enough in many situations.

You're not going to want to have to haul out the drive every time.

Although it would be perfect for on the road / hotel room backup, and
for storing pictures and so on that you don't necessarily need live
every second.


I expect the correct answer is ... both.


The group can correct me if I'm wrong, but I suspect you can't go
wrong buying the largest capacity _highest_ speed memory card you can
find. You'll always find a use for it in a camera, as a usb key,
diskette equivalent, or to alternate boot a computer.

	I've never 'worn out' a card, but I understand it to be possible.