My notebook only has two usb ports
Do you guys know of anything that I can plug in to give me say an extra two or three ports?
ok he does it graphically.. not using actual wires… feel a little jipped now…
Aquila said:
My notebook only has two usb portsDo you guys know of anything that I can plug in to give me say an extra two or three ports?
It don’t work that way, mate.
Arts said:
ok he does it graphically.. not using actual wires… feel a little jipped now…
wrong thread…
sorry can’t help Aquila
Aquila said:
My notebook only has two usb portsDo you guys know of anything that I can plug in to give me say an extra two or three ports?
A USB hub..
Peak Warming Man said:
Aquila said:
My notebook only has two usb portsDo you guys know of anything that I can plug in to give me say an extra two or three ports?
It don’t work that way, mate.
yes it does.
I have 18 USB devices connected to one PC in my flight simulator.
http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/technology/computer-accessories/usb-hubs
OCDC said:
Cool!
Skeptic Pete said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Aquila said:
My notebook only has two usb portsDo you guys know of anything that I can plug in to give me say an extra two or three ports?
It don’t work that way, mate.
yes it does.
I have 18 USB devices connected to one PC in my flight simulator.
You’re lying.
http://au.cellphoneshop.net/4portusbhub.html?CAWELAID=530009870000056720&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=530009870000074377&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KEQjw3vyeBRDt673h5ZTYrdQBEiQAzhkf8gEJHsQkaXRdcKeMWvJmdCe_5HQM-B5ksTxqgkaNC2IaAhV88P8HAQ
Skeptic Pete said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Aquila said:
My notebook only has two usb portsDo you guys know of anything that I can plug in to give me say an extra two or three ports?
It don’t work that way, mate.
yes it does.
I have 18 USB devices connected to one PC in my flight simulator.
haha…now thats what I’m talkin’ ‘bout !!
Peak Warming Man said:
Skeptic Pete said:I have 18 USB devices connected to one PC in my flight simulator.
You’re lying.
Yoke
throttle
flaps
mixture
autopilot
nav radio
com radio
switch panel
air speed indicator
artificial horizon
altimeter
engine revs
gyro compass
vertical speed indicator
rudder pedals
keyboard
mouse
http://home.people.net.au/~skepticpete/
Dropbear said:
http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/technology/computer-accessories/usb-hubs
Sweet, cheers mate
skyhawk???
Skeptic Pete said:
OCDC said:
Cool!
lolz
:D
Skeptic Pete said:
http://home.people.net.au/~skepticpete/“5 x PC’s each comprising”
Never use an apostrophe to make a plural.
JudgeMental said:
skyhawk???
Yes
OCDC said:
Skeptic Pete said:http://home.people.net.au/~skepticpete/“5 x PC’s each comprising”
Never use an apostrophe to make a plural.
gasp
OCDC said:
Skeptic Pete said:http://home.people.net.au/~skepticpete/“5 x PC’s each comprising”
Never use an apostrophe to make a plural.
They were plural. There were five of them.
yeah just ignore that last post
Skeptic Pete said:
OCDC said:Yes, 5 PCs.Skeptic Pete said:They were plural. There were five of them.http://home.people.net.au/~skepticpete/“5 x PC’s each comprising”
Never use an apostrophe to make a plural.
Skeptic Pete said:
yeah just ignore that last postNope.
Hey Dropbear, that Belkin 4-port travel usb hub for $22 looks perfect for my needs.
Aquila said:
Hey Dropbear, that Belkin 4-port travel usb hub for $22 looks perfect for my needs.
What are you going to run off the ports? if they are power hungry you may need a powered usb hub. They are quite cheap too, but come with their own power pack.
On my simulator I have two x 7 port powered hubs.
Aquila said:
Hey Dropbear, that Belkin 4-port travel usb hub for $22 looks perfect for my needs.
As Pete said, a powered hub is better if you’re using it where you have access to a power point…
The only joy I’ve ever had with them is the powered 7 port.
Al the others just don’t seem to do the job. Go powered.
Skeptic Pete said:
Aquila said:
Hey Dropbear, that Belkin 4-port travel usb hub for $22 looks perfect for my needs.
What are you going to run off the ports? if they are power hungry you may need a powered usb hub. They are quite cheap too, but come with their own power pack.
On my simulator I have two x 7 port powered hubs.
Just a mouse, thumb drive and usb modem
The other thing with the built in ports on the notebook is that they are very close together so you literally can’t fit even a usb modem & thumb drive at the same time without an extension cable.
Hopefully with just these requirements I wont need a powered hub?
Aquila said:
Skeptic Pete said:I’ve used a similar combination without a powered hub.Aquila said:Just a mouse, thumb drive and usb modemHey Dropbear, that Belkin 4-port travel usb hub for $22 looks perfect for my needs.What are you going to run off the ports? if they are power hungry you may need a powered usb hub. They are quite cheap too, but come with their own power pack.
On my simulator I have two x 7 port powered hubs.
The other thing with the built in ports on the notebook is that they are very close together so you literally can’t fit even a usb modem & thumb drive at the same time without an extension cable.
Hopefully with just these requirements I wont need a powered hub?
OCDC said:
Skeptic Pete said:yeah just ignore that last postNope.
Good girl.
:)
jjjust moi said:
The only joy I’ve ever had with them is the powered 7 port.Al the others just don’t seem to do the job. Go powered.
Hmm, really?…..thanks for the advice
I only need it for mouse/thumb drive/usb modem
Maybe non powered will be an issue for the modem?
OCDC said:
Aquila said:Skeptic Pete said:I’ve used a similar combination without a powered hub.What are you going to run off the ports? if they are power hungry you may need a powered usb hub. They are quite cheap too, but come with their own power pack.Just a mouse, thumb drive and usb modemOn my simulator I have two x 7 port powered hubs.
The other thing with the built in ports on the notebook is that they are very close together so you literally can’t fit even a usb modem & thumb drive at the same time without an extension cable.
Hopefully with just these requirements I wont need a powered hub?
cheers, thanks for the feedback
I have an unpowered USB 2 hub and a powered USB 3 hub. The USB 3 is just the thing for copying films and TV shows from one hard drive to another.
My keyboard’s got two USB sockets built in. I’m using one for the mouse, and the other comes in handy for other things, although it’s pretty slow.
Aquila said:
Maybe non powered will be an issue for the modem?
Nope.
You generally only need powered hubs if the power requirements for all your USB hardware is greater than the outlet can provide. In this day and age with lower power devices and high current USB ports, you can safely ignore them.
Carmen_Sandiego said:
Aquila said:
Maybe non powered will be an issue for the modem?
Nope.
You generally only need powered hubs if the power requirements for all your USB hardware is greater than the outlet can provide. In this day and age with lower power devices and high current USB ports, you can safely ignore them.
…and you can thank those brilliant electrical engineers for all that.
Carmen_Sandiego said:
Aquila said:
Maybe non powered will be an issue for the modem?
Nope.
You generally only need powered hubs if the power requirements for all your USB hardware is greater than the outlet can provide. In this day and age with lower power devices and high current USB ports, you can safely ignore them.
The Belkin 4-port powered for $29.95 are in stock at local officeworks so I might keep that in mind
Carmen_Sandiego said:
Aquila said:
Maybe non powered will be an issue for the modem?
Nope.
You generally only need powered hubs if the power requirements for all your USB hardware is greater than the outlet can provide. In this day and age with lower power devices and high current USB ports, you can safely ignore them.
It’s a no brainer.
jjjust moi said:
Carmen_Sandiego said:
Aquila said:
Maybe non powered will be an issue for the modem?
Nope.
You generally only need powered hubs if the power requirements for all your USB hardware is greater than the outlet can provide. In this day and age with lower power devices and high current USB ports, you can safely ignore them.
You can get the 7 port hub I have for $8 landed via ebay.It’s a no brainer.
…and you can thank those brilliant electrical engineers for all that.
you do leave yourself open sometimes.
;-)
jjjust moi said:
jjjust moi said:
Carmen_Sandiego said:Nope.
You generally only need powered hubs if the power requirements for all your USB hardware is greater than the outlet can provide. In this day and age with lower power devices and high current USB ports, you can safely ignore them.
You can get the 7 port hub I have for $8 landed via ebay.It’s a no brainer.
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l2632.R2.TR11.TRC1.A0.H1.Xpowered+usb+hub&_nkw=powered+usb+hub&_sacat=31530&_from=R40
awesome, thanks
Hmm
The specs on this one half way down the page:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/7-Port-USB-2-0-HUB-Powered-AC-Adapter-Cable-High-Speed-Charger-Extender-Desktop-/380726990511?pt=AU_Laptop_Accessories&hash=item58a518d6af&_uhb=1
says 7 ports with upto 500mA available per port, however it says the power adapter is 1A output
Seems there is “potential” to overload the unit? (though maybe not probable)
Can the hub source 1A from the power adapter and another amp from the notebooks usb port?
Even then there is potential for overload….unless the specs are a misprint.
Admittedly it’s unlikely someone would have 7 devices all drawing 500mA or more