Re: Un-Powering External HD ?

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"Robert11" <rgsros@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message 
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> Hello,
>
> Running XP.
>
> Have a new external HD (USB connection) that have finally gotten to be 
> recognized by PC, and now works fine.  Has an AC brick for power.
>
> When it's running, I find that my PC is at least 25% slower than compared 
> to when I disconnect the AC to it.
>
> Use it only occasionally for backup and video storage.
>
> Plugging and unplugging the AC brick is a bit of a pain.
>
> Is there any "easy" way to have it AC powered off via some control right 
> on the PC ?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob



Easy, USB controlled power strip.
http://www.jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID=MS4032&CATID=&keywords=usb+power&SPECIAL=&form=KEYWORD&ProdCodeOnly=&Keyword1=&Keyword2=&pageNumber=&priceMin=&priceMax=&SUBCATID=

Paul. 


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