On 1/30/05 8:17 PM, "David Lesher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
> At 05:42 PM 1/29/2005, you wrote: >> Folks, >> >> >> OK. . .we all know that one USB port can host over 100 devices. . .but I >> have only been able to find 4 port hubs. Why is this? Is there something >> about USB I don't understand? I need an 8 port powered hub. . .not the >> usual "8 port USB/Firewire Combo" that only provides 4 USB ports and three >> Firewire ports, but an actual box that houses 8 USB ports. . .anyone know >> where I can get one? > > > It's a power issue. A 4port hub needs a 10W+ supply; a 8-port will need > 20W+. That drives you from the cheap wallwarts that cost [OEM] less than a > dollar into the switcher supply realm.... > If they are self-powered devices just "daisy chain" them. Kyle Hansen -- "The best way out is always through." -- Robert Frost -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
