Different devices in the same USB port. No problem?

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  1. anibalcascais, Aug 20, 2007

    anibalcascais macrumors newbie

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    Hi all,

    I'm about to buy a macbook (first mac) and since I dont need to use lots of usb ports at the same time, I was wondering if its ok, on the macbook, to connect different devices to the same USB port?

    For example, today I connect my digicam to download some photos, tomorrow a USB stick, and the day after, my iPod for updating...

    Is this gonna cause any problem?

    Thanks in advance
    Anibal
     
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  2. PlaceofDis, Aug 20, 2007

    PlaceofDis macrumors Core

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    no it won't cause any problems. and it shouldn't cause any problems on any computer. :confused:
     
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  3. XheartcoreboyX, Aug 20, 2007

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    yup the same device in many usb or many devices in 1 usb is ok in any computer..

    yours,
    Addy :D
     
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  4. anibalcascais, Aug 20, 2007

    anibalcascais thread starter macrumors newbie

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    well, you're right, it shouldn't...

    but I remember having some trouble with my PC when I connected a different device to a port that was used for something else.

    Then again, it probably was something wrong with the computer.

    Thanks for your answers :)
     
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  5. XheartcoreboyX, Aug 20, 2007

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    its probably something wrong with the computer..or it's cool os lol
     
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  6. Osarkon, Aug 20, 2007

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    If you're having that problem it would definitely be a problem with the computer, you can change usb devices whenever and however often you like.
     
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  7. jmdeegan, Aug 21, 2007

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    I think it's a "function" of Windows. My corporate laptop, if I use my card reader, it will not be recognized in all slots. Also somewhat dependent on SD cards being read. No joke, one card it tried to format in USB1, and in USB2 there were all the pictures.
    Not sure I've had that on my other XP machines, but I chalk it up to Windows, as it's a clean build.
     
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  8. CanadaRAM, Aug 21, 2007

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    Exactly. You hit the nail on the head. Welcome to MacRumors!


    Actually, I recommend investing $10 - $20 in a USB hub, so that you can -
    1) leave multiple devices plugged in or
    2) reduce wear and tear on the Mac's USB port, which is WAY more expensive to replace than a hub if its broken.
     
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