jakesaunders27 macrumors 6502a Original poster Jan 23, 2012 907 6 United Kingdom Apr 4, 2014 #1 Does anyone know of a hard drive that has a built in USB hub? Might sound strange but I could do with one as my MacBook only has 2 USBs Cheers
Does anyone know of a hard drive that has a built in USB hub? Might sound strange but I could do with one as my MacBook only has 2 USBs Cheers
G g4cube macrumors 6502a Apr 22, 2003 760 13 Apr 4, 2014 #2 Several years ago, LaCie, WD, and Newer Tech offered them, but only USB 2.0. Haven't seen anything delivered with USB 3.0. The hard drive connected via the single USB 2.0 cable, and also had several additional USB 2.0 ports on the drive.
Several years ago, LaCie, WD, and Newer Tech offered them, but only USB 2.0. Haven't seen anything delivered with USB 3.0. The hard drive connected via the single USB 2.0 cable, and also had several additional USB 2.0 ports on the drive.
plinden macrumors 601 Apr 8, 2004 4,029 143 Apr 4, 2014 #3 Unfortunately with USB3.0 it can be expensive. There's MacSales Ministack - e.g. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ministack_max with built in DVD or BD drive, but that's $159 if you go for the enclosure only. The classic with USB 2 is $40.
Unfortunately with USB3.0 it can be expensive. There's MacSales Ministack - e.g. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ministack_max with built in DVD or BD drive, but that's $159 if you go for the enclosure only. The classic with USB 2 is $40.
jakesaunders27 macrumors 6502a Original poster Jan 23, 2012 907 6 United Kingdom Apr 4, 2014 #4 That's exactly what I want shame nothing about at the moment
C chabig macrumors G4 Sep 6, 2002 11,711 9,708 Apr 4, 2014 #5 jakesaunders27 said: That's exactly what I want shame nothing about at the moment Click to expand... There's a "Buy Now" button on that page.
jakesaunders27 said: That's exactly what I want shame nothing about at the moment Click to expand... There's a "Buy Now" button on that page.
jakesaunders27 macrumors 6502a Original poster Jan 23, 2012 907 6 United Kingdom Apr 4, 2014 #6 chabig said: There's a "Buy Now" button on that page. Click to expand... I know but its not very portable ---------- I meant "exactly what I want" to the first poster but that does look cool
chabig said: There's a "Buy Now" button on that page. Click to expand... I know but its not very portable ---------- I meant "exactly what I want" to the first poster but that does look cool