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SATA optical drives; ext. HDD enclosure power

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BespinReactorShaft

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Couple of questions:

1. How common are SATA optical drives (e.g. DVD burners) these days? Can anyone vouch for their reliability? How about the availability of SATA DVD burners at 16x with dual-layer writing capability?

2. Is the such a thing as an external HDD enclosure (Firewire or USB) that does NOT require a separate power source (AC adapter)? That is, all power is derived from the USB/Firewire bus itself?

Thanks.
 
1. I have no idea
2. Not possible, atleast I don't think :: The harddrive needs a 12v power source.. USB is only 5v.
 
1. very uncommon and 2. "Self"powered firewire enclosures for laptop HDs exist, but I've never seen one for a desktop drive.
 
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