2006-12-13 05:18:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Two answers:
Get a usb hub, there are many mini hubs designed to use with laptops.
Get a USB pcmcia card.
Which one to do depends on the speed of your current devices and port, and their power draw.
2006-12-13 05:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by bw321123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would get a usb hub from a recognized brand, one that has the option to draw power from an AC adapter for when your laptop is going to be on a desk for awhile. Depending on what you're plugging into it, I would consider spending the extra money (maybe $25) and not get the cheapest one. I bought a cheap $10 one once, and while the size is nice, it gets super hot when in use and seems slow compared to plugging a device into the computer's port. I imagine a more expensive and name brand hub is less likely to have those issues. Also the hub should support usb 1.0 and 2.0 but I think most do by now. I'm not a total expert in how usb works, but I think I'm setting the right path.
2006-12-13 14:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, you can purchase what is called a "USB Hub" which usually has 4 ports. Plug the usb end into your USB and then you have the 4 other USB ports at the other end.
Hope this helps. Celtic forever
2006-12-13 13:21:33 · answer #3 · answered by K D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can go to any computer store (Best Buy, Circuit city, etc.) and buy a USB hub that acts as a "splitter" and allows you to connect multiple USB devices to one port. The USB hub plugs into the USB port and has at least 2 available USB ports.
2006-12-13 13:23:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jason B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Than you should get a USB hub. Not that expensive to buy, so that you can connect more than one USB device.
2006-12-13 13:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look into a USB HUB
http://www.vpi.us/images/usb-hub-np-4.jpg
Image of a few. Hope that helped.
2006-12-13 13:20:54 · answer #6 · answered by Dan F 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i just had this problem. if you go to any major dept store with an electronics section, they should have these awsome port things. it is one plug that goes into your laptop's usb port and then it is connected to a box like peice that has several more ports in it. i have seen them with up to four additional ports. i found mine at target. good luck
2006-12-13 13:28:15 · answer #7 · answered by jessie r 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy one of those USB splitters. its a thing where you can plug into your USB port and it has 4 different ports on it so that you could plug in more than one.
2006-12-13 13:21:54 · answer #8 · answered by The Boss Sound 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy a USB hub.
2006-12-13 13:20:46 · answer #9 · answered by halitobro 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy a small usb hub, inexpensive like $14.00 or so at bestbuy or staples or office max. All online even www.tigerdirect.com has them.
2006-12-13 13:20:43 · answer #10 · answered by micaso1971 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋