Running external HDD on 110v (canadian)

Tens · 15 Jul 2007 at 15:17

want to buy an external hdd to take away with me for a huge trip but am worried about the voltage change over there. My laptop works as the plug says 100-240v but I am unsure about an ext hdd.

any ideas?

Tens · 15 Jul 2007 at 16:17

tom_e · 15 Jul 2007 at 16:23

the adaptor for my iceybox goes from 100v so that would work

PhillyDee · 15 Jul 2007 at 16:25

The bump will do you no favours, especially after an hour. People do read these forums and help wherever possible. If someone doesnt know the answer they wont reply. All i can suggest is do the same as you did for your laptop. check the external hdd and check the voltage rating. It all depends on the hdd.

Tens · 15 Jul 2007 at 17:11

i did realise the bump was after a small time but it had almost dropped off the first page because of poepels spec me threads.

thanks blitz

tom_e · 15 Jul 2007 at 17:16

if your really worried go with one of the ones that draws power through your usb ports then it wont matter

Tens · 15 Jul 2007 at 17:35

ah good idea, is there a disadvantage of these types of drives then, will be using it with my pc when i get back too.

tom_e · 15 Jul 2007 at 17:44

there usually a bit more pricy and slightly less space as they use 2.5" laptop drives but apart from that there good