Can I use an external drive with my notebook?
915692
yes or you can use firewire in some cases
978804
Yes you can.  I have an external hard drive that i take to work with me that has all my mp3's and personal software on and i can run them off my external hard drive through the USB port.   VERY HANDY!   I highly recomend getting one if you have multiple comp's or just want more storage space without upgrading your comp with a bigger HD.\n\nP.S.   You should have the exact same virus protection on your external hard drive as you do on the computer you are running it off of..... it is simply a storage device only,  you still use the computers CPU to do all the computing!
1171470
Yes you can. Does it have anything illegal on it? You might want to delete those first!\nBut: the data will still work, the applications will still work, and the drive should survive the trip. Just be sure to pack it in something soft - a roll of socks maybe?
380776
There are 2 types of External HDD's.\n\nType one - 3.5 inch format that requires an external power supply.  These are great if you plan on connecting it to a DESKTOP (or Laptop) PC and you will never need to move it from your desk, or operate it away from a 110 outlet.  These are cheaper, bigger, heavier and have much larger storage capacities.\n\nType two - 2.5 inch format that usually is powered thru the USB cable - does not need the external power supply like the first type.  These will be much smaller and easier to bring over to a friends house to use on another computer or share files (MP3's) etc.  They are about the size of an Ipod and come in sizes up to 120GB.  These cost more per MB compared to the larger ones metioned earlier.\n\nHere is a good one with a $50.00 rebate! from newegg...\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822136016\n\nGood Luck!
939348
id recommend kepping it and buying an external hard drive like myself...its easy and portable depending on what model u get!
667251
YES!!!!  There have been times when I didn't need to take my laptop with me to do a presentation because I had EVERYTHING I needed on my USB drive.  I own two, and so far, both have been reliable.\n\nThe price / MB/GB has dropped too.  You can get up to 4 gigabytes for $99 or less.  Check out CompUSA or Fry's.  I'd recommend you get larger than you think you'll need.  Once you get hooked on the speed and portability, you'll want to store more stuff.  IF you want to move MP3's or video or pics, you'll need the extra space.  Don't get less than 1 GB.\n\nI wish you Peace.
1098143
Get yourself a \nVantec NexStar 3 USB 2.0 Mirror Finish Black External Hard Drive Enclosure.  \nThis will turn your internal drive to become external drive so you can hook it up to you laptop via USB.
934653
no cant do this cos hdd  connects through ide or ide to usb converter.
650658
IDE to USB\nturn and desktop or laptop drive to an external USB drive\nHard Drives DVD Burners the works\nSimple instal no drivers \nonly $25.00\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812156101
764500
Use a hard drive or pen drive.
818848
Are you talking about something like making the desktop monitor the primary input source for the notebook?\n\nYou should be able to connect the cable from the desktop to the notebook. You may need a specialty cable, depending on the model of the notebook and type of monitor.
408489
Purchase a USB Cable.  You can tranfer files that way.
847859
Right click on my computer --> click on manage and then go to disk management.\n\nFrom there tell me what you see with regards to the external USB 2 attached hard drive, does it show up in there, if so what does it say regarding the hard drive , does it have a filing system or anything or what ?\n\nIt may just be a case of having to assign a drive letter to it.\n\nThanks
389745
a Dvd,,, or an external Hard Drive
866830
Put the notebook to in a dry place for 1 week..then\nTry to see if it starts up if not....then\nYou can buy external 2.5" HD caddy cases, so that you can take the Laptop harddrive out and put it in the caddy and connect to any computer with a USB port to transfer your data.\n\nCould be a costly repair job, if you've not got accident cover
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In terms of the mechanics of the drive, yes.  However, an external drive will be connected over a peripheral bus such as USB or Firewire, while an internal drive connects over the PC's internal bus.   Also, external drives sometimes have problems being recognized by Windows, while internal drives only have problems when there is a problem with the drive or the cabling.
745762
and you have a double-male usb cable? anyway .. an external usb harddrive would be the best thing ... you can get a smaller one for under 50 bucks ...