low power linux PC?

[Jon 'maddog' Hall]

> I'd recommend buying from a
> vendor with an easy returns policy, just in case.
> 

I agree with Ben's warning, and perhaps I was not clear enough in my
write-up that this was more or less a "study and try" scenario for those
that would build their own, ergo "easy returns" policies and deep study
of power requirements for both the enclosure and the disk are necessary.

For those that want an enclosure and disk that have been assembled and
tested by a manufacturer, here is an example:

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=22807

I tried the Lacie 160 GB USB powered drive and it worked fine with the
one power connector to the USB 2.0 bus, with no additional power needed.
This is a follow-on product of 250 GB.

Note:  This is not an endorsement of Lacie or this particular product.

md
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