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can I use my HR21 USB port to power a fan?

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I would like to hook up an external fan to the back of my HR21. I am looking at a computer-type USB powered fan. Does anyone know if the HR21 USB port will power a fan? I would rather figure this out before I buy a fan.

Thanks.
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rking5150 said:
I would like to hook up an external fan to the back of my HR21. I am looking at a computer-type USB powered fan. Does anyone know if the HR21 USB port will power a fan? I would rather figure this out before I buy a fan.

Thanks.
Yes...it can be used.

I have a USB powered laptop cooling fan plugged in and working 24/7 on one of my 3 HD DVRs.
hdtvfan0001 said:
Yes...it can be used.

I have a USB powered laptop cooling fan plugged in and working 24/7 on one of my 3 HD DVRs.
Sames here.
I had one for about 18 months on my HR20. It also charged my personal music player pretty well.
rking5150 said:
Thanks everyone!
Sure thing.
and oh yeah - :welcome_s
Stuart Sweet said:
I had one for about 18 months on my HR20. It also charged my personal music player pretty well.
Will it work on a iPod?
DCFSCAZARES said:
Will it work on a iPod?
Pretty sure. It sends power through the USB cable, so it'll work just fine if your iPod uses a USB. Then again, what else could it use?

Er, except for the early ones that used Firewire cables. But they don't count =p
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