I don't want to have to lug my laptop soley to charge the mp3 player! There is no other way to charge it except via USB port. I hope to plug it into a hotel computer overnight before my marathon. I need music cause I will be running HOURS.
2006-09-24 16:27:54 · 9 answers · asked by Runnin for my life '73 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
dont worry cause there is a standard size in usb ports,.
2006-09-24 16:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by gtgrgagsghgegr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes indeed , the USB or Universal Serial Bus means the same and they are same throughout the world. The only thing that might change are the connectors to suit the devices like you have the smaller USB chargers for the motorola Razr phones and the little USB connector to the computer for certain digital Camcorders. Apart from them, the concept is the same and the power supply remain the same no matter wherever you are.
The specs are for the 5 pin plug.
>> It uses just 2 lines to transmit data in the 5 pin plug.
>> one is used to shield
>> One is used for a constant +5V supply which are used passively by many devices as either a source of power to run the device or as a source of power to charge the batteries of portable devices.
>> One is exclusively for ground.
>>As long as the computer is working fine without any problems then any device connected to the USB should not pose any problem.
-->>Word of caution though if your computers power supply is not grounded properly then you risk the device being shorted and data and/or the device being corrupted.
-->*** The positive point though is that in Ireland you will not have any problems as regards to power supply and grounding issues. I'v been there quite a lot and never once did i have any problem with any of my gadgets.
--> So relax and you go ahead use the Mp3 player with a peace of mind and by the looks you are running a marathon i guess.
Concentrate on that and good luck to win the event..
2006-09-24 17:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by compu-illiterate~Yeah tats me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your laptop would probably get fried if you plugged it into the irish electrical supply im pretty sure that they are on a 240 volt supply, not 100% sure about USB voltages (the cable is the same) i think they are probably the same but i would suggest buying 3 or 4 cheap mp3 players charging them up at home filling them up with tunes and bringing them over fully charged so it isn't an issue or buy an mp3 player works on batteries and bring batteries with you
2006-09-24 16:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by mini the prophet of fubar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, USB are standards in any computer in any country what you should know is if the USB in the computer is what version. That's where the difference will be? I think all peripherals that charges via USB needs USB 2.0.
2006-09-24 17:38:06 · answer #4 · answered by eternalvoid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are the same all over the world.
2006-09-24 16:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USB is USB. Only electric power might be different (50-other vs 60 USA), and the outlet has 2 rounds, and one half flat (for ground), and remember, they do not have polarized.
2006-09-24 16:33:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the U in USB stands for Universal
2006-09-24 16:36:14 · answer #7 · answered by Jaime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use one of these instead:
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2006-09-24 16:37:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes blondie, that is that dumbest question ever !
2006-09-24 16:36:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋