Will this work without a Hard Drive
774390
It has an SD card slot. You will need to store the information somewhere, so if you do not want to put a hard drive in it, at least have stuff on an SD card and you will be able to use it like that.If you have no hard drive and no SD card, then you cannot use it as there is no storage space to look at.It has a Mini B USB port, but I did not try to connect anything to it. That is usually how I connect it to my computer to put stuff on it, but I did not use it for a storage device...I hope this helps.
774391
Great question. I purchased and configured several but never attemped to test without a HD. I honestly don"t know but imagine it would since there is an option to select internal HD or USB HD. However, this is a solid product and is an excellent substitute for a external HD.
555004
No. it has to be a PC with windows on it. There's a software that needs to be installed first.
1110297
I don't think it would work... The product requires that software be installed on each machine. It's doubtful that the external hard drive would have the processor to run a program. I could be wrong, of course, but having used the product myself, my thought is that it won't work.
1581099
No. This is for a laptop. You need a 3.5 in h hard drive. The connections are different.
435257
Yes, it will work without an internet connection. The program CD has a Docs folder that has a 293-page Reference Manual in pdf format and a 30-page Getting Started Guide also in pdf format. An internet connection would connect you to detailed online help which is faster but you can also look up such help in the Manual and Guide after you copy the pdf files into your computer from the CD.
1143561
No, however if you get it with the hard drive you can back it up to a flash drive. Otherwise it's a waste of money if you get one with no hard drive.
983544
No computer needed. This only works alone there is no way to store images or hook it up to the computer.
868147
I have my doubtsit would have to be transferred wirelessly to the computer and then to the hard drivethe hard drive I assume is not wireless
1247711
You will need a hard drive. Very cheap right now on Newegg.com (2tB for $80.00 US.)
1178543
There is no reason to. This has a sata to USB3 built into it. Just needs a hard drive. No need to use the internal connection board. If you are wondering if the hard disk itself will work the answer is that it should. As long as the drive is sata. Hope that helps
654017
Yes to the HP, I have one and it works. I have also used an external hard drive but bear in mind if what you want to do requires local programs to use, it won't. Of course, there are online options for almost anything you might want to do, so if you're willing to learn a few new apps this is not a problem.
2248244
The unit comes without any harddrives. It can use (4) 4 tb drives. See the Qnap website and consult their recommended list of harddrives.
473625
None. You have to put in your own hard-drive; this is just an enclosure for an internal drive to make it an external drive.
965724
No, you'll need a PC to have any functionality. It's a simple external DVD "Drive" and not a "player" of any sorts.
1732161
If u get the model with no optical drive then no. But u can attach external drive
1190012
It would depend on the type put into the computer. I don't have one but if they used an sshd (which is the very likely ) then no software is needed. sshd example http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Momentus-7200RPM-Hybrid-ST750LX003/dp/B00691WMJG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1392424601&sr=8-3&keywords=sshd+750
1291017
To the best of my knowledge, yes, you need a computer. The only thing I see that it will display directly off a USB drive is pictures. And frankly, the way it displays pictures in that mode is not very useful.