Can the e800 USB-host feed a 500mA Harddisk?

What I want to know is this: does the usb-host deliver enough power and is anybody able to actually work with a 1.8" or 2.5" usb harddisk without a separate batterypack or charger?

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You may need to look up the hard drive on the manufacturers web site. They should list the spec's, including power requirements. In theory, sounds good though - anything to eliminate a power brick is good. Do you already have a hard drive you're thinking of using? If so, please post the drive model, manufacturer, etc - I can look it up at work in our files.

Posted on Sep 11, 2005

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