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    networking usb ?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by racein, Aug 20, 2008.

  1. racein

    racein Notebook Geek

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    sorry I am new to this. I am buying a new laptop (sony fw), the usb ports (3) are all in the right front side, , I have my printer usb wire and mouse usb plug, they will be in the way for me as I use my mouse. How and what can I use to get rid of these connections into my laptop, but still work fine, thx for any help

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    racein, Aug 20, 2008
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Just some ideas...if ur laptop will have bluetooth built-in u can get a bluetooth mouse. Or get a usb hub like THIS.
     
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    racein Notebook Geek

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    is this usb hub wireless, where as i won't have to connect the hub to my laptop. thx for the info
     
    racein, Aug 20, 2008
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Okay...I think I now understand what u want...u do not want to use the ports at all seeing that the wires will get in ur way..Can u not tie them neatly and like push them out of the way?

    IDK, I guess u can get a wireless printer and a bluetooth/wireless mouse.
     
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    thx for the info, I guess I will get a wireless-g print server, and a bluetooth mouse, do you have any recomends on the mouse, thx
     
    racein, Aug 20, 2008
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    I really don't have any recommendations as i've never owned a BT mouse but TakeYourPick! I am sure it will have to utilize one of ur usb ports though...for it to function. That is so, unless of course the laptop has bluetooth built-in.
     
    makaveli72, Aug 20, 2008
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