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    Splitting USB Port(s)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Binables, Dec 17, 2016.

  1. Binables

    Binables Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't care for USB ports near the front on the sides of laptops since they are more vulnerable when nearer the front. For this reason I prefer they be nearer the rear. Heck! I'd prefer that all ports were in the rear. That's just me.
    But if I can find a computer that has one port nearer the rear could I buy what I'd call a splitter to add additional USB ports without seriously compromising performance?
     
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    USB 3.0 has enough bandwidth that it won't be a bottleneck while USB 3.1 / Thunderbolt is even faster. You can attach a hub to either in order to use more devices with that port but you may need a powered hub. There are also USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt docking stations which enable attachment of other devices (LAN, video ...) to the port.

    John
     
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