insaneukrainian

a Shout-out to any PC Pros out there who can help me:

Is there an adapter available that will give you more USB ports? For example, I was thinking, is there some USB based plug that you plug into the port that will give you like 2, 4 or 6 USB ports?

Between the printer, my camera, my Axim, I have no room left.
I am sure there are other people on the site (I hope) have come across the same problem. I have a Dell PC that is only 2 years old, if that helps.

Solutions and feeback are very welcome.

Peace,
IU

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Howard2k

It's called a USB Hub. They're plentiful. Check your local electronics/computer shop.

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n5emj

I am running one myself. I now have 7 usb ports on my copmuter. You can get a USB Hub at Radio Shack, Best Buy or Compusa. Make sure that you know if your computer is either a USB 1.0 or 2.0

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just make sure you are not running more than 127 USB devices because you may run into some problems.

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jpmarth

if it is 2 years old then you most likely have usb 1.

pr5owner

hmm never needed a USB port, my computers mobo has 8 USB2.0 ports, however my GF needed a USB hub as her lappy only had 4, anyways if you are going to buy a usb hub i suggest getting a USB 2.0 HUB with a power ADAPTER <-- make sure it has this or you will not be able to power some devices makeing your hub useless

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insaneukrainian

thanks for the responses...I went to Bestbuy.com and it seems that the only USB ports for sale were 2.0. So my question is this:

1. If I can't use 2.0, is there a way to switch over (i.e., an adapter)?

Thanks again,
IU

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Gigi

I believe USB 2.0 should be backwards compatible, meaning you can use a USB 2.0 hub to connect to your USB 1.1 devices but you will still be limited to USB 1.1 speeds. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong! :)

reese

you can pick up a very cheap usb hub at most big lots, the same ones radio shack has and charges 15 doillars more for.