Forums
New posts
Articles
Product Reviews
Policies
FAQ
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
Powerbook A1138 G4 1.67ghz 15" will not power any External HDD???
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="MrNeon8" data-source="post: 1512509" data-attributes="member: 300902"><p>Hi there harryb2448 and thanks for the reply and input, I have looked into a powered USB Hub but it means I can only use the Power Book connected to an external HDD whilst at home or via a mains power socket elsewhere thus rendering the Powerbook as a Non portable device whilst out and about!</p><p>I just cannot figure out why the so called USB 2.0 on the powerbook is not the same as a Windows operated Desktop or Laptop that Can Power an external HDD via USB 2.0?</p><p>If a Windows computer has 2.0 USB functions and power to run an external HDD then so should a Powerbook with 2.0 USB has it not? or is the Powerbooks G4 USB 2.0 NOT 2.0 as it shows as powering at 500mA the same as my Windows PC and Laptop at 500mA?</p><p></p><p></p><p>All input is greatly appreciated.</p><p>Cheers</p><p>MrNeon8</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrNeon8, post: 1512509, member: 300902"] Hi there harryb2448 and thanks for the reply and input, I have looked into a powered USB Hub but it means I can only use the Power Book connected to an external HDD whilst at home or via a mains power socket elsewhere thus rendering the Powerbook as a Non portable device whilst out and about! I just cannot figure out why the so called USB 2.0 on the powerbook is not the same as a Windows operated Desktop or Laptop that Can Power an external HDD via USB 2.0? If a Windows computer has 2.0 USB functions and power to run an external HDD then so should a Powerbook with 2.0 USB has it not? or is the Powerbooks G4 USB 2.0 NOT 2.0 as it shows as powering at 500mA the same as my Windows PC and Laptop at 500mA? All input is greatly appreciated. Cheers MrNeon8 [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
Powerbook A1138 G4 1.67ghz 15" will not power any External HDD???
Top