Are there disadvantages to using usb splitters/hubs

kmkl · kmkl #1 (**permalink**)

04-25-2008, 05:00 PM

forgive for my incorrect terminology but i'm inquiring about whether or not a usb hub (one connection to computer allowing 2 or more devices to be connected) is efficient enuf to use

i'm asking bcuz i have all my usb outlets (3) used up on my imac and want to connect a usb hub to use a printer and harddrive through the same usb port.

or should i buy a usb-firewire converter?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #2 (**permalink**)

04-25-2008, 06:07 PM

Suggest a PCI USB 2 and Firewire card. Hubs are not the most reliable of things and folk are regularly advising of trouble connecting things like KB, Mouse and external HDD through hubs.

Printers usually go okay as the demand does not seem to be as high.

Kash · Kash #3 (**permalink**)

04-25-2008, 06:50 PM

harry, the guy has an iMac, so a PCI card won't really help.

I personally have used several USB hubs and have found no problem with them. My only suggestion is to make sure you get a powered hub as there are some devices that won't work properly on the ones that aren't powered.

kmkl · kmkl #4 (**permalink**)

04-25-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kash

harry, the guy has an iMac, so a PCI card won't really help.

I personally have used several USB hubs and have found no problem with them. My only suggestion is to make sure you get a powered hub as there are some devices that won't work properly on the ones that aren't powered.

ahh thx for the info

so there aren't any usb to firewire little gadgets? :S

Kash · Kash #5 (**permalink**)

04-25-2008, 08:16 PM

I don't think the technologies are compatible with one another, and as such, you can't have a simply adapter to convert between the two, it would require something much more complicated than anybody would care enough to design, let alone purchase.

kmkl · kmkl #6 (**permalink**)

04-25-2008, 09:00 PM

here that world:

a challenge, design and build a usb to firewire adapter!!! lol

really, u'd think it would be available...

Kash #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	04-25-2008, 08:16 PM I don't think the technologies are compatible with one another, and as such, you can't have a simply adapter to convert between the two, it would require something much more complicated than anybody would care enough to design, let alone purchase. June 2007 July 2009
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kmkl #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 11, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 305 Mac Specs: iMac 24" 2.4GHz 2GB RAM 320GB HD	04-25-2008, 05:00 PM forgive for my incorrect terminology but i'm inquiring about whether or not a usb hub (one connection to computer allowing 2 or more devices to be connected) is efficient enuf to use i'm asking bcuz i have all my usb outlets (3) used up on my imac and want to connect a usb hub to use a printer and harddrive through the same usb port. or should i buy a usb-firewire converter?
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harryb2448 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,097 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	04-25-2008, 06:07 PM Suggest a PCI USB 2 and Firewire card. Hubs are not the most reliable of things and folk are regularly advising of trouble connecting things like KB, Mouse and external HDD through hubs. Printers usually go okay as the demand does not seem to be as high.
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kmkl #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 11, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 305 Mac Specs: iMac 24" 2.4GHz 2GB RAM 320GB HD	04-25-2008, 09:00 PM here that world: a challenge, design and build a usb to firewire adapter!!! lol really, u'd think it would be available...
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