Comment Re:FireWire Powered drives cost more, not less (Score 1) 318
This actually sounds unlikley. The plugpacks are likely to cost more.
Are you sure you are comparing similar drives? Most bus-powered drives are 2.5" notebook drives, while those that are external powered are 3.5" which have higher power requirements. Obviously, the 2.5" drive costs a little more. (and is slower also, but this might be an ok trase-off for the portability.
Are you sure you are comparing similar drives? Most bus-powered drives are 2.5" notebook drives, while those that are external powered are 3.5" which have higher power requirements. Obviously, the 2.5" drive costs a little more. (and is slower also, but this might be an ok trase-off for the portability.
