i'm not too keen on lugging my power adapter around, so i'm thinking of trying to see if i can power the wl-hdd from my USB port, especially since my nc6000 has a powered connector that MIGHT deliver more than the standard 500ma current (not sure, wasn't able to find out in documentations). USB also happens to deliver 5V, which is the same as the power adaptor.
unfortunately my existing power cables don't fit, so i thought i might try to find the correct plug and do something like this:
http://home.earthlink.net/~gregston/sidekick_usb_power/
also, in case it doesn't supply enough power, maybe i could do something like this:
http://www.cooldrives.com/usb-power-cable-mini-b.html
that way by connecting two ports' power supply in parallel i should similarly be able to get at least 900ma. Still short of the 2a my power adaptor provides, but maybe it'd be enough? that way i can have the same convenience as my original low-tech casing and don't have to scramble for a power point.
just wondering if anybody already tried this?