High Chris,
No disrespect man, but I've taken a talking volt meter and plugged it in to
one of my USB ports.
I had it sat to DC.
The kind of reading I got was: 1.5 volts in to 135 MA.
I know that the reading I got is correct because, this thing was built to
scientific specks.
I use it to bias the tubes in my vintage amplifiers when I think they need
to be rebiased.
My best regards.
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Chaltain" <chalt...@gmail.com>
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 1:48 AM
Subject: Power from USB [was "RE: Laptop speakers question"]
I guess I have a different take on all of this. Contrary to what someone
said early in the thread, the USB port was definitely designed to provide
power to attached devices. Otherwise, the specification wouldn't have
included this in the first place. In Wikipedia's definition of the Universal
Serial Bus (USB) at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus, it
says "The USB 1.x and 2.0 specifications provide a 5 V supply on a single
wire from which connected USB devices may draw power." Therefore, I don't
see anything wrong with devices taking advantage of this and no one should
worry about anything bad happening to their PC's or USB attached devices.
In fact, Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and LG have all settled on
the micro USB port as their standard power port. China and the European
Commission (EC) will also soon be requiring cell phones sold to use the USB
port for power and charging.
Of course, there are devices that pull more power than the USB port can
provide. There are also non-standard devices, including a lot of USB
decorations, such as lights, fans, cup warmers and so on that don't include
the necessary electronics to support the USB specifications. These devices
could potentially cause some erratic behavior on your PC.
--
Christopher
chalt...@gmail.com
-----Original Message-----
From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org]
On Behalf Of DJ DOCTOR P
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 7:59 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
Hello Bob,
Again, I am in agreement with you on that one.
I have had two other cell phones before I ended up with the one I have now.
I had the LG VX-4650 and the VX-8350.
I've also had cables for those phones that would allow you to hook them up
to your computer to sink audio files to them.
But however, the computer didn't charge the batteries in those phones while
they were connected to the computer.
My LG VX-8360 is the only phone that will do that.
This is why I had to ask both Verizon Wireless and LG about that.
I still plug it in to my computer just to sink audio files to it.
But just as soon as I'm done with that, I unplug it because it mite burn out
a chip in my computer.
If the battery in my cell phone runs down, I plug it in to its own charger
and charge it up that way rather then using my computer to do that.
My best regards.
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Seed" <bobs...@tbaytel.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
John:
Oh yeh I forgot to mention a portable hand massager! Cell phone charger,
well I will give them the benefit of the doubt! More of a convenient thing
I guess! I think that I would much rather use the charger that comes with
the unit!
----- Original Message -----
From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <djdoct...@att.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
Hello Bob,
I am in agreement with you on that one.
But however, I've noticed that when I plug my cell phone in to my
computer to sink audio files to it via the USB port, it does charge the
battery in my cell phone.
I've asked both Verizon Wireless and LG about this.
They both told me, "that's suppose to happen because of the way the phone
was designed."
But like you, I think that is a misuse of the USB ports on our computers.
My best regards.
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Seed" <bobs...@tbaytel.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 1:24 PM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
John:
The problem that we are being confronted with is that people are being
told that the uSB port can do just about anything from charging
batteries, powering a small light source, and can also be made available
to power a small electric cooling fan, and a number of other electronic
gadgets. Personally I would use the USB port for its intended use. Just
my opinion!
----- Original Message -----
From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <djdoct...@att.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 12:51 PM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
High Bob,
You are correct, it does require allot of power to drive it.
And you can't get that power from a USB port.
Even though your lab top and desk top computers have 12 volte power
supplies in them, your USB ports are only putting out 1.5 volts.
That's not enough juice to power a subwoofer.
For a 10 watt amp, you'll need ad lease 6 to 12 volts to get that kind
of power in to the woofer itself.
This is why there is no such thing as a USB subwoofer.
My best regards.
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Seed" <bobs...@tbaytel.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
Don't think that you are going to find such an ammonal, as the
subwoofer requires a lot of power to drive it!
,----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Amaro" <mikeam...@earthlink.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
okay guys I am looking for some thing like aportible sub woofer that
is maybe USB powered. Some thing like that. With portible speakers
----- Original Message -----
From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <djdoct...@att.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 5:30 AM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
Hello Robert,
If you go back and read his post, it says that he's looking for a
good set of portable lab top speakers with a subwoofer for good
sound.
Sorry to bust your bubble, but you aren't gonna find portable
speakers that runs on batteries with a subwoofer on them.
Those are only available in desktop mottles.
My best regards.
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert doc Wright" <godfea...@wrighthere.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
his main key is that he wanted portable. Desktop speakers with
subwoofers get very bulky to travel with.
----- Original Message -----
From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <djdoct...@att.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 3:14 AM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
Hello All List Members,
If you really want to get allot of bang for your buck, go with
desk top speakers.
Unlike lab top speakers, you get a subwoofer with them so you can
hear the bass.
They will plug in to the headphone jack on your lab top and or
notebook.
My best regards.
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Amaro" <mikeam...@earthlink.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 12:22 AM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
thanks for the suggestion
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Logue" <bobca...@telusplanet.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
There are so many laptop speakers out now. The problem is
actually getting to hear and compare them before buying.
Some are USB powered. Others run on batteries, either
replaceable or non-replaceable lithium. Some even have their
own sound card. Most sound like small speakers. I've read
reviews for some that make big claims and have bought on
recommendations to be totally disappointed. I suggest to buy
locally if possible from a store that will let you return if not
satisfied. If you go online or mail order, you could spend a lot
of money returning them if not happy.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert doc Wright" <godfea...@wrighthere.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question
here is another one.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/609577-REG/Sharp_DK_AP7N_DK_AP7N_i_Ele
gance_Music_System.html#features
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Amaro" <mikeam...@earthlink.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 8:16 AM
Subject: Laptop speakers question
Hello listers,
What are the best portible laptop speakers to buy? I am
looking for some
thing that has a sub woofer with it as well. For good sound.
Thanks
Michael
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