At 2:06 PM -0800 12/23/2009, JIM RAPER wrote: >Hello, When I googled for a USB extension cable for the keyboard >that came with my refurbished non-Intel G5 desktop, I got many >replies and many said "This cable will work with the older G5 >keyboards that have two USB ports - one on each side." I was >cautioned it would not work with the keyboards that shipped with >Intel G5s. [etc]
Computer names aside (there's no such thing as an Intel G5), the issue is power. Some Macs don't deal well with really long extension cables. So keep the extension cable as short as possible. Or just use a normal USB cable and connect it to a *powered* hub. FWIW, I use 4 and 6 foot USB extension cables on many of my machines, mainly to bring the USB ports from the computers sitting on the floor or over in a cabinet, to my desk. There, I either leave the ends empty so I can plug in devices directly, or I connect them to powered hubs. Anecdotally, I've noticed that powerpc Macs seem to offer more usable power to the bus than x86 Macs. Power-pigging devices, such as scanners, can be plugged directly into a USB extension cable that goes to a powerpc Mac, with no problem. But to an x86 Mac - they either fail to work, fail intermittently, or throw complaint dialogs, until I add a powered hub. FWIW, - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- 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
