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    Mac plug + play?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by drew97, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. drew97

    drew97 Notebook Guru

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    new Mac user here. I was wondering if Mac has Plug and play capability? Specifically with card reader. I don't plug my card reader to my MBP when they are not in use (Why the he#@ MBP only has 2 USB ports).

    Sorry if this is a silly question. I just got my MBP about 4 weeks ago and has been very happy with it.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    drew97, Jan 2, 2008
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    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    Yes, just plug it in and it works. And FYI, it has 3 USB ports.
     
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    Xander Paranoid Android

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    The 17" MBP has 3 USB ports, but the 15" MBP only has 2.
     
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    Does Mac recognize it as a new drive like windows does? I opened Finder and did not see a single new drive.
    I have 15" MBP so it only has 2 ports.

    Xander, getting excited for next weeks game? I graduated from OSU a while ago. Go Bucks.
     
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    When a card is in the reader it should show in finder and on the desktop. If there is no card in the reader nothing will show.
     
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    To satisfy my curiosity, what specific card reader are you using?

    And yes, I am excited for the game!!!

    GO BUCKS!!!
     
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    I have a cheap Sandisk 7 in 1 reader. Windows usually recognize about 4 to 5 new drive instantly.
     
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    Right, but OS X won't show them until a card is inserted.
     
    cashmonee, Jan 3, 2008
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