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B New Member

Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:25 am Post subject: USB!!!!!! |
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The mac mini only comes with two usb ports. I need about 6. I don't want to buy a mac keyboard which only has 2 and besides i have a good keyboard anyway. What is the CHEAPEST way to get more USB ports?? I have seen that mini shack thing but I can't buy online. Is there anything cheaper than that, maybe something you could buy at your local electronic store maybe??
Any help will be apreciated!
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mkral Junior Member

Joined: 24 Jul 2005 Posts: 47
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:41 am Post subject: |
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| How about just getting a regular USB Hub. You should be able to get a 5 or 6 port one from any radioshack or other computer/electronics store. It won't look as pretty as the ones that are built specifically for the mini, ut it'll do the trick. |
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B New Member

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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:44 am Post subject: thanks |
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| thanks man. |
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Susurrus Veteran Member


Joined: 05 May 2005 Posts: 1303 Location: Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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I know that Sam's Club carries an awesome travel USB hub that's about the size of the foil packs of gum. It gives you four more USB ports, but takes away one, so you'll have 5 then. Most hubs are like this, though. It costs about $15 I think there. CostCo has some too, I think. I'd recommend looking there if you're a subscriber as they're good quality hubs for cheap. _________________ Computer Engineer
Junior, Brown University
15" NC8430 HP Laptop
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WC3_Gamer Member


Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 202 Location: Left the forums, goodbye to all
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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Why buy 1 hub for $15, when you can get 50 for $100?
HeHe just kidding, I like going to CostCo with my mom, they've got lots of great deals on certain electronics. Plus in the food section they always have samples  _________________ Gone. |
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