In article 2013100218245635001-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom,
Savageduck wrote:

However there are powered USB hard drives designed to work with the
iPad which will get you close to what you are looking for.

no there aren't. what he wants to do can't be done on an ipad or an
android tablet either.

there are other devices that fit his needs.