โJan-28-2016 07:57 PM
โFeb-03-2016 11:19 PM
โFeb-01-2016 06:37 AM
Do each of these additional new ports have the same power/capability as the original port that's being split four ways?
โFeb-01-2016 06:09 AM
โJan-30-2016 07:44 PM
โJan-30-2016 06:55 AM
โJan-30-2016 06:27 AM
jerseyjim wrote:
Gee....things is so complicated now.Why? I have my Belkin 4 USB port adapter into one laptop USB....my wireless mouse into another and my hardwired keyboard into the third. All work fine. My cell phone came with a house charger...and I bought a 12V charger for the car/motorhome. My Tablet has it's own house charger...2.0, 3.0 (for speed?) USB ports and colors? Don't know. Everything works fine. Of course I use this laptop strictly for pleasure...not business.
Maybe I compartmentalize too much...........
โJan-30-2016 04:07 AM
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โJan-29-2016 01:23 PM
โJan-29-2016 01:14 PM
greenrvgreen wrote:
If the OP's computer is more than five years old, he may have USB 2.0 ports, not USB 3.0. A quick way to tell is to look at the sockets. If the plastic inside the socket is blue, it is USB 3.0; if it is white, it is USB 2.0. This will put a limit on both the speed and the power available, as said.
Just to confuse things, most laptop mfrs use USB splitters on each side of the laptop, so that two ports on each side is actually only two USB ports total--again limiting bandwidth and available power.
The simplest USB 3.0 4-port UNpowered hubs cost around ten bucks and do a good job. Even if you have USB 2.0, I recommend you get a 3.0 splitter, such as made by Anker or Sabrent.
Any device that has its own power supply can run from an UNpowered USB hub. Sometimes they can benefit from a powered hub. I don't know why but I have a LOT of experience trying to get these stupid things to work together.
Sometimes a powered hub that's UNDER powered can makes things worse, even for powered devices. I have thrown away several UNDER powered USB hubs because I didn't read the specs carefully. What happens is that the USB controllers mistakenly think a device has been removed and disconnect it, sending my blood pressure skyrocketing.
If the OP has several devices that require power and the requirements exceed the 900ma PER SIDE, NOT PER SOCKET (because they're likely connected), then I highly recommend the Anker 7-port 35-watt USB 3.0 hub, about $50. Unfortunately it is the size and shape of a cartoon of cigarette packs, but it does the job well and saves my blood pressure.
โJan-29-2016 12:23 PM
โJan-29-2016 07:59 AM
jerseyjim wrote:
I've got a BELKIN with 4 USB ports. Use it every day. No problems. My printer/copy/fax is hooked up to it more or less permanently. Other things, like a SD card reader (from the camera) goes in and out as needed. Thumb (flash) drives too...as needed. I don't think I've used more than 3 at the same time. Again...no problems.
โJan-29-2016 06:24 AM
โJan-29-2016 05:59 AM