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    usb ports

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ctrader, Jul 27, 2004.

  1. ctrader

    ctrader Newbie

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    I have a Dell Inspiron 4150 with Windows XP professional which only has one usb port and would like to add another. Can anyone recommend a PCMCIA card that works well?
     
    ctrader, Jul 27, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I'd go with whatever is the cheapest. With that kind of thing they either work or don't, there's not much in between.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Jul 27, 2004
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  3. Orlbuckeye

    Orlbuckeye Notebook Evangelist

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    Why don't you just get a hub? I have 2 usb ports on my Sager Np4780 and a 4 port hub.
     
    Orlbuckeye, Jul 29, 2004
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  4. ctrader

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    Actually, I do have a 4 port hub, but I have three printers, a scanner, an optical mouse, a card reader, an external hard drive and a camera.
     
    ctrader, Aug 1, 2004
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  5. Orlbuckeye

    Orlbuckeye Notebook Evangelist

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    Best Buy sells a 7 port hub for 49. I have a friend that say he uses 2 4 port hubs.
     
    Orlbuckeye, Aug 6, 2004
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