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    is this something i should worry about on 1330

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Irodov, Jul 12, 2007.

  1. Irodov

    Irodov Newbie

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    The 1330 has only 2 USB ports..
    one of them is right under the Slot load DVD drive, which may make it unusable(correct me on this..)..!!

    Are 2 USB ports enuf for mobile computing..
    assume u connect a mouse and a pen drive..and then u wanna connect ur Digicam or another pen drive or a USB modem..wudnt it be a problem then..
     
    Irodov, Jul 12, 2007
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  2. CodeMonkeyX

    CodeMonkeyX Notebook Deity

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    Bluetooth mouse...

    Unplug your thumb drive before connecting the camera. :)

    Really though it's up to you, how many USB devices do you use, and is a small hub out of the question. This is more of a personal thing.

    As for the slot loading drive taking out the other port I doubt it, but I guess it depend on how big the device you plug in there is.
     
    CodeMonkeyX, Jul 12, 2007
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  3. bmnotpls

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    I got an ipod/psp/mouse to use for my usb

    and for firewire..
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 12, 2007
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  4. CodeMonkeyX

    CodeMonkeyX Notebook Deity

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    Oh yeah don't forget we get a firewire port too. That's nice.
     
    CodeMonkeyX, Jul 12, 2007
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  5. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    You could get an expresscard with extra usb ports (I think). Or a portable USB hub.
     
    swarmer, Jul 12, 2007
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  6. jkim

    jkim Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    get a hub. they're super cheap. and plug your mouse/digicam? stuff that doesn't require full speed. thats what im doing on my old laptop until i get my 4 port 1420! 1420>1330 big numbers win my friend
     
    jkim, Jul 12, 2007
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  7. bmnotpls

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    They are mega cheap at target
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 12, 2007
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  8. CodeMonkeyX

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    [​IMG]

    There you go, now you can look like a terrorist in the airport and have a hub.
     
    CodeMonkeyX, Jul 12, 2007
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  9. bmnotpls

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    that doesnt exist


    I WANT ONE
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 12, 2007
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  10. CodeMonkeyX

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    Click on the image.
     
    CodeMonkeyX, Jul 12, 2007
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  11. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    I love the packaging ;)

    [​IMG]

    I wish it had some arabic to add to the excitement when the mail man delivers it or when the bomb squad blows it up.
     
    Kdawgca, Jul 12, 2007
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  12. 3DViRuS

    3DViRuS Notebook Consultant

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    lol try to carry it with you when traveling!
     
    3DViRuS, Jul 12, 2007
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  13. queshy

    queshy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I've never needed more than 2 USB ports at a time on my laptop (I'm pretty sure that's how many I have, too). One for mouse and one for pen drive. :) simple
     
    queshy, Jul 12, 2007
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  14. joseyu

    joseyu Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, one for the wireless mouse if you don't have a bluetooth mouse and then one for the USB drive. For the digital camera, just remove the memory card and use the internal drive, unless you have CF.
     
    joseyu, Jul 12, 2007
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