On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:49 AM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> archer wrote: > > A major hard drive mfg is selling a standalone unit that supposedly > works > > like an internal hard drive complete with its own OS. It requires two > USB > > jacks and cords, it's fairly small and compact, has (160 gig capacity?), > > sells for about $150, and seems to be targetted at travelers. I noticed > > them at Walmart. Anyone tried them yet? > > Sounds vaguely like a Network Area Storage (NAS). Do you have brand or > model numbers? > > John I would have said NAS as well, but it requires two USB connections to the computer? That doesn't sound quite right. Unless this "OS" the drive is running is using the USB as a paired send and receive. Seen some Cisco gear that would take several varied connections, 56K, ISDN, Frac T and then combine them up to increase the overall speed. That could be an interesting item if they have some how bound two USB controllers together to increase the throughput to the system. I agree, want Manufacturer and Model Numbers, need to do some research. EdB -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com