I'd add a couple of caveats too. Firstly - make sure you only buy a powered USB2.0 hub that plugs into your 110 or 240v wall socket as well as the USB. A lot of hubs these days don't and when you plug in something like an external drive , the USB port cannot supply enough power on its own for it to work properly.
Secondly - a Mac only USB2.0 PCI card will usually cost quite a bit more but there are a number of PC only cards that work just as well for a lot less. To get optimal results from a USB 2.0 PCI card to run in a Mac, get a card that has the NEC chipset. Via and Ali chipsets are problematic - mostly sleep related issues, and should be avoided. Some USB 2.0 cards that have the NEC chipset are: Adaptec 3100LP BAFO BF-460 Belkin F5U220 GWC UC-160 IOGear GIC250U IOGear GIC251U Keyspan U2PCI-5 O'toLink U2-C2B O'toLink U2-C2A O'toLink U2-P20N O'toLink U2-P50 Ratoc PCIU5 USBWholesale UII-PCIP Cheers, Stewie > Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:14:26 -0500 > Subject: USB Hub > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > > Anyone know what it takes to make this hub work with my Quicksilver? > Do I need a USB card or will simply plugging it into my G4's USB port work? > Which is the best option? Also, where can I get just the USB cord for > it? I have one that will work but it is one with one end that is > changeable and I prefer to keep it for use with my digital camera. > > 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub > inland > www.inland-products.com MA3303 > 9barcode) > Made in China 2005143727 > > -- > Steve Conrad > Henrietta, MO 64036 > > "The time has come for mankind to grow up and leave its cradle behind; > to go forth and claim our place in outer space." > - Capt. Henry Gloval > > > (\__/) > (='.'=) > (")_(") > Help Bunny Take Over The World! > > > _________________________________________________________________ Get Hotmail on your iPhone Find out how here http://windowslive.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=845706 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
