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    MediaDirect and USB Headphone

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jday, Apr 18, 2006.

  1. jday

    jday Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just realized that if I use MediaDirect without booting into windows the USB ports are not powered so my USB headset doesn't work. It's a little disappointing, but just means I have to boot into windows if I want to use my headphones.
     
    jday, Apr 18, 2006
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    that might be part of getting longer battery life when using MediaDirect (Dell promotes it as a way to enhance battery life if you're just using the notebook to watch movies, listen to music). Still, good observation, I wonder if there's a way to change that though. I have USB powered speakers and would want to use them with such an application.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Apr 18, 2006
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  3. Leykis1o1

    Leykis1o1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    im offering $50 pay-pal to anyone who can help me configure my USB audio playback device (griffin USB FM transmitter -RocketFM) to work with the MediaDirect Button..so yes i feel like im not the only one..that cant get there USB audio to work!!
     
    Leykis1o1, Apr 18, 2006
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  4. gosman

    gosman Notebook Consultant

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    My bluetooth stays on though when I select media direct. I wonder if that means Dell's bluetooth headset will work in media direct? Has anyone tried to listen to their itunes yet through media direct?
     
    gosman, Apr 19, 2006
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