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#1 2009-04-04 12:38 pm
Powered USB 2.0 cable for powerbook G4 with insufficient USB power
So I got a western digital portable external 320 GB harddrive.
The unit itself only has one USB port on it, and no spot for a power supply. My computer's USB ports do not supply enough power to run the device. They suggest getting a usb 2.0 power booster cable, which from what I understand devotes both your USB ports to the one device.
Is there any other way I solve this problem without monopolizing BOTH my usb ports? This is quite silly to me, as this problem only occurs on powerbooks, which only have 2 USB ports in first place.
help appreciated, thanks
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#2 2009-04-04 12:51 pm
Re: Powered USB 2.0 cable for powerbook G4 with insufficient USB power
What you need is a powered hub. It will have many USB ports and its own power supply.
I can't recommend any specific model because I don't have one, but I DO KNOW they exist.
In fact, I believe some use the method you mentioned. They plug into 2 USB port, but give you 4 or 6.
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#3 2009-04-04 12:55 pm
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Re: Powered USB 2.0 cable for powerbook G4 with insufficient USB power
Belkin has several which are very nice. you can choose from 5 and 7 port models.
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