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Re: Powerbook5,7 (G4 17") and USB 2.0 disk drive



On Thu, May 24, 2007 at 01:16:24AM +0200, Wolfgang Pfeiffer wrote:
> On Thu, May 24 2007, at 00:27 +0200, Wolfgang Pfeiffer wrote:
> 
> > I have lots of problems connecting hardware to an AluBook 5.8. For both
> > USB and Firewire enclosures. 
> 
> In order to not exaggerate: At least some USB enclosure works, provided
> I connect it with 2(!) connectors to the alubook, and provided I plug
> those in some correct order, whatever this is ... 

Well, this is the normal power limitation of the USB device, nothing to
be worried about. An USB connected external disk powered from only the
USB connector *CANNOT* work.

> And yes: the digikam and the cellphone can be connected/mounted to
> this alubook ... :)

Because they are less power hungry.

Friendly,

Sven Luther



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