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      06-01-2010, 11:43 AM   #12
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Hi,
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Originally Posted by frayedsheet View Post
So I thought that the USB port didnt accept drives, only flash memory? at least thats what I thought I read.
BMW warns you about using Hard Disks on the USB-Port. Most 2.5" Disks require a USB-Y-cable connection. USB only specifies 500mA. Those 2.5" disks often need like 750 or 800mA to spin up.

Toshibas 1.8" USB Stor.E disks are rated For 500mA consumption on the USB port and therefore I have no worries connecting the harddrive to the port. The disk just works fine in the car - no fried disk or usb-port yet .

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