"My thinking is that devices that are powered entirely by the USB port are much more likely to be unplugged in much the same way as a stick, whereas actual hard disks would be more likely to have a more permanent connection."
Keep in mind that most of 2.5" and 1.8" USB hard disks are bus powered, while 3.5" disks are usually self powered.
"My thinking is that devices that are powered entirely by the USB port are much more likely to be unplugged in much the same way as a stick, whereas actual hard disks would be more likely to have a more permanent connection."
Keep in mind that most of 2.5" and 1.8" USB hard disks are bus powered, while 3.5" disks are usually self powered.