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    eSATA to USB hub?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Isend2C, Mar 29, 2009.

  1. Isend2C

    Isend2C Notebook Deity

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    I'm flummoxed by the lack of USB ports on laptops. Even 18.4" beasts have generally only 4. Luckily they have a eSATA port also.
    I was curious if anybody knew of a eSATA to USB hub. I think that it would be a great solution, because you would lose very little speed thanks to the much greater abilities of eSATA. Thanks!
     
    Isend2C, Mar 29, 2009
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  2. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Never seen a eSATA to USB. Closest to what you are looking for is ExpressCard.
     
    lixuelai, Mar 29, 2009
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  3. MidnightSun

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    Why don't you use a USB hub for devices where bandwidth isn't an issue (ie: mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc)?
     
    MidnightSun, Mar 29, 2009
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    AFAIK - Arent e-SATA compatable and double as USB ports???

    At least on the laptop I used with an eSATA port did... it worked as a USB and/or a eSATA.

    Try it. A USB Plug should go in just fine and gently. Its just a little looser than a regular USB Port Plug in.
    Just dont force it in. ;)
     
    ahl395, Mar 30, 2009
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  5. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's mostly for HP laptop with special dual purpose port.

    Don't know whether if these are bidirectional bridge.
    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8110
    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8979
    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12213

    You can connect a SATA port multiplyer for your esata port and split the bandwidth for all your usb devices.
     
    jackluo923, Mar 30, 2009
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  6. Mastershroom

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    My Dell has an e-SATA/USB 2.0 port as well. The fit is slightly tighter than a regular USB port, but it works perfectly.
     
    Mastershroom, Mar 30, 2009
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  7. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Not all eSATA ports are integrated with USB ports. Just get a USB hub.
     
    sgogeta4, Mar 30, 2009
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  8. ahl395

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    Ok. I wasnt sure.... :rolleyes:
     
    ahl395, Mar 30, 2009
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