External ZIP for TP 600E

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Lucar <areluc@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I'm looking to buy an external zip drive for my TP 600E. I have
> learnt that they come in two flavors: with and without the external
> power supply adaptor, the latter being powered solely via usb.
> Natually I would prefer no external power adaptor but will the usb
> port in my TP be enough to power the drive? The description of the
> drive mentioned the usb must be marked as powered but I've no idea if
> mine is of that kind. Anyone got a clue?

Why not get an internal one for the Ultraslimbay? Widely available on eBay
in both 100MB and 250MB.

Regards,

James

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I don't have one of my own, but I borrowed one from a coworker. I tested it
on a 600X, not a 600E, but they're close enough I think.

Anyway - worked just fine - Iomega recommends connecting it directly to the
computer, and not using a hub or having other devices connected at the same
time.

From what I've experienced - it won't use any more power than my USB floppy
drive - hopefully someone will answer with more detailed information.

I don't normally used the USB Zip drive, as I still use a SCSI Zip Drive
with an Adaptec 1460D SCSI card that I also use with the Zip Drive (along
with Jaz Drive, CD-ROM drive, and hard drive) with my pocket pc and handheld
pc.


"Lucar" <areluc@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > Why not get an internal one for the Ultraslimbay? Widely available on
eBay
> > in both 100MB and 250MB.
> >
> Thanks, but I think a usb drive would be a little more convenient to
> occasionally hook up as I don't need it on a daily basis. Can anyone
answer
> my original question?
>
> Regards
> Lucar
>
>