USB question

studentdave

Hi, need sum advice

I bought a USB adapter thingy, it gives me use of an extra four usb ports

It came with an AC Mains power cable which plugs into the back of the ickle box

I tried using it without the mains power cable plugged and it worked, do you think it would be wise using it through this way? (bus powered)

intel

Yeah thats fine as then its really only a splitter, so to say.

studentdave

I have connected a usb printer, wireless keyboard/mouse, and two usb storage devices to the small box

Do you think it will take up too much power

Do you think it will decrease the battery life of my laptop

intel

studentdave wrote:

I have connected a usb printer, wireless keyboard/mouse, and two usb storage devices to the small box

Do you think it will take up too much power

Do you think it will decrease the battery life of my laptop

Well yep so plug it it if you are using power draining peripherals.

Browntoa

the idea of the mains unit for the hub is to stop the USB devices drawing power from the motherboard of your Laptop, it will work without but to get full advantage you need to plug the hub into the mains adapter

that is fune for the unit, had asmuch on mine before

snap..........you beat me to it Mr Intel

Halaku

For power draining USB peripherals, take a look at this:

:rolleyes:
The low-fat, high-bandwidth solution to your networked cooking needs is finally here. The George Foreman USB iGrill conveniently connects to your home or office PC using USB 2.0 technology, and provides a sophisticated web-based cooking interface.

Download recipes, enter in the type of food, weight and desired degree of doneness, and the iGrill handles the rest. Did you know that a medium rare 1/4 lb. hamburger made from 80% lean beef takes 1 minute and 45 seconds less cook time than an identical patty made from 95% lean prime Black Angus? The iGrill does. As your meal cooks, the subtle glow from under the unit increases brightness and pulses faster until your meal is perfectly done.

Running late at work? Need to get dinner on the table? It is easy to warm up the iGrill from any internet connection. With a little advance planning, your meal can be ready when you get home!

Using the USB current to directly charge high voltage capacitors, the iGrill does not require any additional power supply, making it perfect for dorm or office cooking.

Browntoa

you plug that in you can probably cook things on your motherboard ...lol

matty_c608

On a note of frying things in your computer:

http://www.phys.ncku.edu.tw/%7Ehtsu/humor/fry_egg.html

marble

Well, while we're on the subject of amusing USB things, try this:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/fundue.shtml

One day I will boot up my laptop on the train and sit there having a cheese fondue!

Al