Can this thing run while it's charging with my laptop? (since it's usb)
1568483
Never tried that - but it runs while plugged in to an electrical outlet, so I don't see why it wouldn't run while charging from your laptop.
309998
I really can't answer that question, maybe see how big the battery is in the computer and compare it with this unit? Can you charge your puter with a usb cord? if you can it would probably run it for a short time.
725036
Yes, as long as it has some charge left in it it will operate while charging. When I use it on long flights I plug it into my MacBook Air USB and it charges while I use it. Works great.
781916
YES. I specifically bought this so that I could charge while using line-output to speakers. So yes, it will charge and function simultaneously while connected to usb power.
760424
Hi, I use different chargers and cables connected to pc's and laptop,s, as I understand it just changes the time it gets to charge the device but you can use it.
2174806
It certainly has the capacity to charge and or run the laptop for quite a while. The question is whether the right connector is packaged with it. It works nicely on my HP laptop and it comes with 3 connectors labeled for Toshiba. Easy to use but be sure to set voltage correctly. Manual is well written. Worst case get an adapter from Radio Shack.
1135004
It runs and charges off of usb power. You can use a usb ac adaptor and leave it on, but at some point the battery may get damaged always being plugged in.
577168
I only use it with external power, but I believe I recall reading that it can not be powered by USB.
782586
It works when I connect it to my laptop by USB to charge. Ie constant charge. I have not tried to use it when I plug it into the mains. I have always charged it from my laptop.
2072631
Yes. It will run off the charger (any mini USB charger or PC) while left on. Don't leave it off with the charger attached.
2115004
Not sure, check with Targus (website FAQs); I am using USB for power from PC. Sorry.
506714
No it won't run off USB I imagane that the designers figured you would not be useing this away from a power source.
1396299
It will run the whole time and while you are charging it I usually have it hooked up to my computer and running at the same time
1406725
You can but your power consumption has to be very low, add a battery and then you can run some stuff, charges kind of slow though.
995997
The DC charger that is included in the package is NOT needed to run this unit. It is there for additional power for some of the more power demanding units such as certain external hard drives. Laptop USB ports usually only offer 500mAH of power.
85692
It actually didn't go with my laptop, it charges it, yes, but I can't use my laptop while it's charging, it has a mind of its own whenever the charger is hooked up
696786
Thankfully no. It plugs directly into the USB port and runs as long as you need it to. It's a great buy, travels well, and works with all my gadgets.