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    ASUS K53SV-A1 USB ports shortcoming

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by gesc, Dec 23, 2011.

  1. gesc

    gesc Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have noticed that this lappie comes with only 3 ports, an extra one would have hit the sweet spot (my old ASUS had 4). So my question is:

    Is there a gadget out there that operates like a hive which can be inserted into one of the ports, allowing multiple devices to be inserted into it?

    I have no idea whether something like this exists or not but hey no harm done by asking in here.

    Thanks in advance :)
     
    gesc, Dec 23, 2011
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  2. tijo

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    Of course it does, it is called a USB hub, note that if you want a hub to plug USB powered external hard drives or other devices that require a bit more power than usual, you'll need a powered usb hub that plugs into the wall.
     
    tijo, Dec 23, 2011
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  3. gesc

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    Thanks for letting me know, I wasn't aware of this particular device.

    Care to share a link or two to some recommended products?
     
    gesc, Dec 24, 2011
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    JOSEA, Dec 25, 2011
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    gesc, Dec 25, 2011
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