[dba-Tech] Getting used to Windows 8

Thanks for the tip, Helmut. I'd never even heard of an active uSB hub prior
to your message, but I'll look into it and see if my local supplier has
them in stock.

Arthur


On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 7:49 AM, Helmut Kotsch <hkotsch at arcor.de> wrote:

> Be careful when using the octopus. You should know that every USB device
> connected draws some current from the USB port. The standard USB port only
> provides a max. of 500 mA. If the devices connected to the octopus add up
> to
> a consumption of more than 500 mA provided the provided 5V will drop and
> nothing works anymore.
> The way to solve this problem is to get an active USB hub with an own power
> supply. They will provide up to 4 Amp. current which should be adequate for
> most usages.
>
> Helmut
>
>
>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
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> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]Im Auftrag von Arthur
> Fuller
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 6. August 2013 13:30
> An: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Betreff: Re: [dba-Tech] Getting used to Windows 8
>
>
> There is a port on the left side which I initially assumed was a USB port,
> but isn't.  It looks a lot like a standard USB port, though. Maybe it's the
> ExpressCard port?
>
> I think I'll also have to get one of those "octopuses" that has one USB
> port on one end that branches into 5 or so USB ports on the other end. I've
> already used all my USB ports and i have three devices that are not hooked
> up. It's a hassle having to swap them in and out. I guess one should never
> complain about having too many devices :)
>
> Arthur
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 4:31 AM, Gustav Brock <gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:
>
> > Hi Arthur
> >
> > If no ExpressCard port, I think you are out of options. USB 3.0 is about
> > hardware, not software (except drivers, of course).
> >
> > My old HP zd8000 has an ExpressCard port, and I obtained a Sandberg
> > ExpressCard USB 3.0 adapter, so now I can hook up a 1TB external drive
> and
> > a
> > USB 3.0 card reader and copy between these at excellent speed. Very
> handy.
> >
> > /gustav
> >
> > -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> > Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] På vegne af Arthur Fuller
> > Sendt: 6. august 2013 03:07
> > Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> > Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] Getting used to Windows 8
> >
> > I don't think that my new box has one too. Can't have everything; o well.
> > Two of my externadrives support USB 3.0 but the new laptop stopsilitiel
> at
> > 2.0/. Bummer. Is there some way to install USB 3.0 capabilities on a
> > laptop?
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:49 PM, Stuart McLachlan
> > <stuart at lexacorp.com.pg>wrote:
> >
> > > If your laptop has an ExpressCard slot, you can get a USB3 card  for
> it.
> > > Here's one example.
> > >
> > > http://www.targus.com/us/usb3/upgrade.aspx
> > >
> > >
> > > Mine doesn't :-(
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Stuart
> > >
> > > On 5 Aug 2013 at 20:26, Arthur Fuller wrote:
> > > >
> > > > It appears that this new laptop supports USB 2.0 but one of my
> > > > external drives supports USB 3.0. What is required to upgrade the
> > > > laptop to support USB 3.0? In the case of my old late desktop it was
> > simple: drop in a
> > > > USB card and that was that. But how to achieve the same in a laptop?
> >
> >
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