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Can i attach my Ipad to a external HD ?

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/can-i-attach-my-ipad-to-a-external-hd.163208/

B
Barracuda Original post #1
Sep 12, 2012 at 7:04 PM
hi,

just got an Ipad and would like to be able to use my 1 TB external HD. is this possible as the Ipad does not have a USB port ?
K
Kvishal #2
Sep 14, 2012 at 2:17 PM
hi,

just got an Ipad and would like to be able to use my 1 TB external HD. is this possible as the Ipad does not have a USB port ?

It is absolutely possible ! Yes !
RCuber
RCuber #3
Sep 14, 2012 at 4:07 PM
^^ explain
Flash
Flash #5
Sep 14, 2012 at 5:03 PM
I guess he's referring Hyperdrive.
HyperDrive iPad Hard Drive
aaruni
aaruni #6
Sep 14, 2012 at 5:08 PM
but isn't it true that iPad simply does not recognize external drives?
amjath
amjath #7
Sep 14, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Its not possible use icloud
W
Sep 15, 2012 at 12:26 AM
these hyperdrives are complete waste of money.i don't think anyone other than rich & apple fanboys would even think of purchasing these.
RCuber
RCuber #10
Sep 15, 2012 at 12:27 AM
actually I dont get the point of External Drive.. NAS is the future.
amjath
amjath #11
Sep 15, 2012 at 9:39 AM
NAS is pricy too rcuber