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running out of usb ports - 9/24/2008 10:18:44 AM
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captainfraulein
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can one buy a usb port expander thangy? I got this laptop as a gift...it is a bit old but working for me. I want to plug in more things but I only have 2 usb ports...I just don't want to feel foolish walking into fry's by myself...something like this must exist.
thanks.
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RE: running out of usb ports - 9/24/2008 10:35:05 AM
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InfoCentral
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Oh yeah, they sell usb port expander. But because usb is a power supplier as well you have to decide if the devices are going to be using it to draw power from as well. If they do then the port expander needs to be powered.
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RE: running out of usb ports - 9/24/2008 11:35:05 AM
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Miss Giggles
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They are called usb hubs and they sell them everywhere . Wal-Mart, Target, etc. You don't have to make a special trip to an electronics store.
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RE: running out of usb ports - 9/25/2008 1:04:10 PM
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Kellgaste
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Hello C.F.,
USB Hubs Range from 11 or so dollars on up. Below is a link with a bunch of Online stores that sell them and there are numerous brands to choose from. Can also instead of ordering it online and having it delivered to your door run down to whatever store has it and is closest. I usually search the local stores online first then make the purchase and run down to pick it up, or if I'm not in a hurry I order it online and have it delivered (I hate shopping :P).
Lynksis isn't bad as it is CISCO based and they have pretty high quality products from my experience.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=USB+Hubs&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=6394022875901218771&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&resnum=2&ct=result#ps-sellers
Just copy and paste this into your Browser and you'll be set!
Happy connectivity! <smile>
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