DO they have adaptors

[NOA_Haunted]

So you can have more USB ports?


Because I could really use those.

[Samus Aran]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_hub

I have one with 5 additional USB ports, but don't really need it yet.

[NOA_Haunted]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_hub

I have one with 5 additional USB ports, but don't really need it yet.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8374519&st=USB+HUB&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1178925992366

If this work how I think it works then I can plug my printer into it and then print from the other room?

[Samus Aran]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8374519&st=USB+HUB&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1178925992366

If this work how I think it works then I can plug my printer into it and then print from the other room?

Um...what? All it does is give you extra USB ports. You plug the hub cord into a USB port on your computer, and then you can use all the ones on the hub.

I don't see how that would magically enable you to print from a completely different room. You still have to be connected to the printer, hub or not, unless of course it's wireless.

[NOA_Haunted]

Um...what? All it does is give you extra USB ports. You plug the hub cord into a USB port on your computer, and then you can use all the ones on the hub.

I don't see how that would magically enable you to print from a completely different room. You still have to be connected to the printer, hub or not, unless of course it's wireless.

It is wireless

[Samus Aran]

It is wireless

Then sure, go for it, I guess. As long as the hub is connected to the computer, it's always functioning. At least, that's how mine works.

[Daphnia]

It's a networked USB hub. Did you even click the link?

[Samus Aran]

It's a networked USB hub. Did you even click the link?

...No. caterpie;

[Squirtlejazz]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8374519&st=USB+HUB&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1178925992366

If this work how I think it works then I can plug my printer into it and then print from the other room?

"This is a great idea that fell apart in the implementation. Totally worthless on a Mac. On a PC it works when it feels like it. Drops connections. Shows that it's connected when it isn't. Numerous other problems. I suppose if you had a cheap standalone printer, it might be worthwhile, but multi-function devices and larger USB drives fail constantly."

Do you ever read reviews before buying equiptment?? It is not Mac compatible.

[Daphnia]

...No. caterpie;

edumacate;


Though, other guy with the hideously ugly sig, that is different from a regular USB hub. That would sit next to a wireless router with things plugged into it there, which you could connect to wirelessly (similar to an AirPort Express which can also stream audio to a stereo). A traditional USB hub just splits one USB port on your computer into 2 or more ports.

[Squirtlejazz]

edumacate;


Though, other guy with the hideously ugly sig, that is different from a regular USB hub. That would sit next to a wireless router with things plugged into it there, which you could connect to wirelessly (similar to an AirPort Express which can also stream audio to a stereo). A traditional USB hub just splits one USB port on your computer into 2 or more ports.

That was the one that he was looking at dude. I read the system requirements reall quick and it doesn't work on a Mac. He has a Mac, so it won't work for him.... See my logic there?

[Daphnia]

Yes... where in my post did I contradict what you said? You told him it wouldn't work. I told him how it differs from a simple USB hub, which is what he seemed to want in the first post. :l

[The artist formally known]

Not a bad idea but the connection might not be too stable.

[Cookie]

I just bought one a few weeks ago for $5. It has four extra ports and works fine.