Re: [Thinkpad] Scanner power off USB port

The X series does not generally have the juice to run a self powered CD combo drive, if that helps
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Michael Geary
  To: 'David Ross' ; thinkpad@stderr.org
  Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 10:14 AM
  Subject: RE: [Thinkpad] Scanner power off USB port

> From: David Ross
>
> Does anyone know if my X30 will have enough power in its USB
> port to power a Canon LiDE 35 scanner? If not, does anyone
> make an adapter that will enhance USB power from another
> port, or a battery?

  I don't know if the X30's USB port provides enough power, but if it doesn't,
  then any self-powered (i.e. AC powered) USB hub will solve the problem. I
  like this one for portable use:

  http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/uhm4/

  You can use this mini USB hub either with or without its AC adapter. With
  the AC adapter, it provides 500mA to each USB device.

  There are also battery-powered USB hubs such as this one:

  http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/hub420mp.htm

  I didn't see anything indicating how much power this hub provides, though.

  -Mike

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Received on Mon Jan 10 11:12:37 2005