advice about buying usb expresscard adaptor

[u49aa2]

Hi guys

I'd like to expand the number of usb ports in my 17" umbp. if found this:

http://www.amazon.com/Syba-SY-EXPC3...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265145246&sr=8-2

my questions is; i normally connect my mac to external speakers at home, so would this card size prevent me from this?

thanks in advance

 

[TheBritishBloke]

Doesn't seem like it would to me, I guess you're connecting it via the headphone port?

 

[u49aa2]

Doesn't seem like it would to me, I guess you're connecting it via the headphone port?

yes

 

[TheBritishBloke]

yes

Seems like it should be fine to me, this adapter doesn't look too wide

 

[u49aa2]

Seems like it should be fine to me, this adapter doesn't look too wide

I guess u r right. Thanks for the advice

 

[zhenya]

Note that you will not receive USB power through a card like this. What advantage does this card seem to have to you over a small usb hub? In my experience express card to usb or FW adapters can be extremely finicky, while USB hubs work flawlessly.

 

[PracticalMac]

Note that you will not receive USB power through a card like this. What advantage does this card seem to have to you over a small usb hub? In my experience express card to usb or FW adapters can be extremely finicky, while USB hubs work flawlessly.

This item has a not pictured external powersupply, but overall I agree.

U49, you will do MUCH better getting a small USB hub that is smaller, for less, and also includes external power.

 

[zhenya]

Totally correct - either this device or a usb hub will require a power brick to provide full 5v usb power. (Most devices don't need this) but adding a device like this sticking out of the side of my laptop, plus another cable going to power always seems more cluttered than a usb hub tucked away on the back of my desk.