60 External CommentsI need more flash drives and USB hubs. Seriously, I don't have enough and lose them all the time. (Osxd***)
I've got a bunch of USB hubs plugged into my Mac Pro, but there's not enough bus power. Any usb cards compatible with the latest Mac Pro? (Jordan*****)
My wife knows how much I like USB hubs, so she bought me a USB hub to plug in to my USB hub, if you know what I mean. *wink-wink* (Timha****)
So my question is: where are the high-powered, iPad-approved USB hubs? (Will***)
Anyone have any ideas as to where I can find cute novelty USB-hubs? I've already checked out ThinkGeek. Suggestions? (Blu***)
Only reason it wouldn't is if hardware can't handle more than 3 ports. I know usb hubs work on the PS3. Suggest a powered 1 though (Databa******)
Successful in soldering one of the broken usb hubs in this old laptop, now I get to play around with Ubuntu (Kubuntu) Netbook remix. Yay (Jbay***)
Dear Apple: We could use a list of recommended usb hubs that charge the iPad. I don't want voltage requirements I need brand/model names. (Edd**)
I've had Flip Mino charging problems too - It doesn't like USB hubs, but was OK when plugged into computer directly (Mtiz***)
High Power USB Port needed to charge iPad via computer. Faster/better is to use outlet charger. Most USB Hubs & Keybd USB not high powered (Gai**)
Apple iPad charging woes: USB hubs, non-Macs and weak ports not rejuvenating (Ttech*****)
IT Live! Apple iPad charging woes: USB hubs, non-Macs and weak ports not rejuvenating (Switf****)
Doesn't look like they do USB hubs, just networking stuff, am I missing something? (Sch***)
It only changes via USB when plugged directly to an intel mac. Older macs, usb hubs, PCs = no charge :( have to use the ac plug. (Codyw*****)
You need a hi-speed usb 2.0. older macs and some usb hubs don't charge the ipad. (Blamed*****)
Watch as this process of exHD to exHD transfer takes forever and a half. Thank the lawds for USB hubs! Workin' with tablet while movin'. (Diaare******)
Can u believe it: the ipad can only be charged via its own wall-plug and/or directly at mac-computers. no windows PCs :-P no usb-hubs XD (Silbe****)
And of course uncountable usb hubs and broken Apple ear buds. (OzR***)
Hm if i plug my ipad directly into a USB slot on my macbook pro then it charges, but not through my powered USB hubs (Dsh**)
Engadget posted about the charging thing. They're seeing issues with charging from USB hubs and non-Mac products (Mattp*****)
USB charging works if your USB port is high powered. Apparently a lot of machines have low powered ones. especially USB hubs. (Devan****)
Great writeup, thanks -- but what USB hubs provided enough current to charge? (I have an operational interest. :-)) (Sie***)
Expect a lot of new USB hubs with "Meets High Voltage Spec" or "Charges iPad" stickers on the market soon. (XedM***)
I just verified the iPad actually _does_ charge (slowly) over regular powered USB hubs, just not while the screen is on. Still obnoxious. (XedM***)
Ditto. Supposedly it isn't working with USB hubs or even on the side of the Mac itself. Some people can only charge via AC. (Matth*****)
So the iPad has some charging issues - doesn't charge with a lot of USB hubs/ports. (Lashakr******)
From - Engadget: Apple iPad charging woes: USB hubs, non-Macs and weak ports not rejuniviating (Calib*****)
Calm down, it comes with an AC adapter and USB hubs work. Your dream is still alive. (Bern***)
Start daisy-chaining USB hubs together. Each port can have up to 256 devices on it. (Bern****)
Anyone else had problems with USB hubs in Dell monitors and Macs? Mine drops signals. Makes the mouse not work well. (Bigredt*******)
In Dell Studio Series, cooling fan is below the body, thus i've to use a Logitech FireWire stand to keep it cool and to get 4 extra usb hubs (LX_**)
Good thing. USB hubs can cause startup issues - happened to me a few years back (IPT**)
How much longer until homes come with powered USB hubs in the wall? (Jsp***)
I blame for allowing me to become a gadget nerd that finds joy in buying stuff like USB hubs. (Alex_s*****)
Yes I have! No idea why they put so few on a PC/laptop. Maybe it's to help sell USB hubs? (Ralphv*****)
As for usb hubs, recommend to use those that come with external power adapter. (Alvi****)
Aside from junk handouts (Numpads, Mini-Mice, USB Hubs), the got me a sealed launch copy of ODST, going to sell it. (NccTa****)
Took a look at it today. You will need lots of USB hubs. Looks interesting. (Teache******)
Someone talk to me about USB hubs. Are powered ones able to get 480 2 links in? (Wes***)
That sounds like a scenario i might say. but cookbooks are a necessity even more so than USB hubs :) (Sweetest*******)
Yea, that would be good. I had a good search but all of the powered USB hubs seem to be 5W at best. (Davev*****)
It's an option to use wireless mice with multiple USB hubs but what's the cost then? Certainly not free. (Stuh****)
Actually. Looking again at System Profiler for mine it mentions 2 USB hubs as well. (IanRob*****)
Need to go to a computer store to buy a USB mic & look into powered USB hubs. Currently some USB devices disconnect suddenly sometimes. (Hyru***)
Went under my desk to switch USB hubs, came out with 2 power adapters, and a firewall cable. Everything seems to be working still. (Mikewo*****)
Several powered usb hubs, but spaghetti wiring is the downside (Didac*****)
Turns out one of my USB hubs was broadcasting interferance.. He said I might get up 5.7 now. :-) when the profile adjusts.. (Stephe*****)
No sarcasm intended at all. Happy to look at the best USB hubs for IDG. (Simon****)
Also, my USB hubs are: One Belkin powered 7 port, and the other is the Apple Cinema Display, also powered. Strange. (Samba*****)
I don't know, but I suspect most USB hubs won't supply sufficient power to charge an iPad. (Chris****)
Astonishing number of people also looking for USB hubs. Will try to do a group test in . (Why do we all want one now?) (Chris****)
Hey hon, my new laptop doesn't have enough USB hubs, can you recommend a reliable USB hub? (Bridg*****)
Disappointed by Mediamarkt: displays sold out, USB-Hubs incompatible w iPad, bad webcams, wrong keyboard. Amazon saved my day :) (HBeh****)
So does that mean you can stick a bunch of USB hubs into your 360 with a bunch of 16gig USB flash drives and have uber storage? (Metal*****)
Having a lol today about possibility of creating a large collection of USB hubs and combining many USB flash-drives in RAID together. (CYCLA*****)
At a similar price of the REGULAR USB hubs being sold outside! And it's got 7 ports! :) Powered USB hub means you don't have t worry abt (Myhotca******)
It may well depend on the usb hub, people have similar problems with booting sheevaplugs from usb hubs (Chemica*******)
Try to get powered USB hubs from IOgear. they can be pretty pricey, 80++, but they will definitely work. (Tech***)
Woo Magic lol. i have 10 usb hubs although one of them has a 7 port USB Hub its because some are right at the back of the pc. (Lukespe*******)
I wish all computers had docking stations, . i use usb hubs/usb kvm switches instead :/ (Vbull*****)
