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Sorry, don't think you could do that - USB only supplies 500mA @ 5v, or about 2.5watts. Your DVD drive will use far more than that, I'm afraid...
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May 23rd, 2005 06:44 PM #1Deal Addict
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Is there a self powered USB enclosure for DVDRs?
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I'm looking to put my A05 into a USB enclosure because I now have two computers and would like to be able to input the drive whereever I wish. My problem is that I don't want to have to use a power cord ontop of the USB cord. Any solutions?
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May 23rd, 2005 10:23 PM #2Deal Fanatic
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May 24th, 2005 12:02 PM #3Deal Addict
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I looked for quite a bit for one of those, but I don't think there are. Now maybe I can find a portable dvdr for laptops or something that is solely powered by the USB.
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May 24th, 2005 12:09 PM #4Deal Guru
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There are some USB enclosures for slim-line optical drives (which operate on 5V): Originally Posted by Traian2003
http://www.deltrontech.com/Enclosure/ESlim/ESlim.htm
http://www.centrix-intl.com/details....6zxxzEX-BLK-01
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May 24th, 2005 12:27 PM #5Deal Guru
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Yes, but all of those appear to have external PSUs as well....I think the OP is hoping to run it SOLELY off the USB 5V, which I don't think is possible.
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May 24th, 2005 02:08 PM #6Deal Fanatic
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The second one seems to be powered by one or two usb cables... Originally Posted by deep
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May 24th, 2005 02:16 PM #7Deal Guru
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May 24th, 2005 02:25 PM #8Deal Fanatic
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that's for the secondary usb/ps2 combined power cable....
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May 24th, 2005 02:28 PM #9Deal Guru
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Interesting - I looked at the other two cables and neither of them has a connector that would fit that, but the site does say it requires no other AC adapter. I stand corrected. Or sit, with a bit of a slouch.
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May 24th, 2005 02:43 PM #10Deal Fanatic
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yeah in this shot you can vaguely see the power connector that's most probably wired with the USB-A and the PS/2 cable
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May 24th, 2005 04:56 PM #11Deal Guru
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The description of the second one says "Requires no AC adapter - Powers by USB." and it doesn't even come with an AC adapter.
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when it says requires no AC adapter
that means it is only good for CDROM drives
or at most CD burners
burning DVDs would require more current than you can get from 2 USB ports combined
physically,i dont think it is possible Reply With Quote
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I asked a similar question a few months ago.
There are some slimline that just requires 2 USB plugs or a single firewire connection. I have to find the models again but the cheapest one I saw was $150 US for a 4x DVD+- unit. They can run off a single USB but only as a reader.
EDIT: these are not enclosures though but full units._______________
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