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    Quote Originally Posted by blancodisco View Post
    I just posted a similar reply in another thread...

    Anyway, I ended up going with a Express Card 3/4 4 Port USB card on a MacBookPro and connect my VCI-100SE to it. It works with no issues.
    No A/C adapter on the express card needed.

    Native MBP USB Port 1 by the power connection has my audio 8 connected to it and the Native MBP USB Port 2 on the right hand side of the laptop connects a WD Passport 320GB Drive.
    So are all 4 ports supplying the same amount of power on that Express Card? Or can you use only 2?

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    I'd have to look up some specs on max power that the express card could provide. but usb devices with low power draw (mice/trackballs, lights, powermates).. you should be able to run two, possibly 3 devices on that express card.

    as mentioned... i could not get enough power for the WD Passport drive and the VCI-100 to run together on the express card. the WD passport probably comes second in my usb devices for power draw, 2nd to the audio 8.. and the VCI-100SE coming in 3rd.

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    You know, I never really had an issue with my Inspiron. I could have 2 WD Passports, The Audio 8, and a controller all hooked up (with no extra power).

    I'm finding this to be one of the downsides to a MacBook Pro (and MacBook).

    Oh well...such is life!

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    Update:


    now that i've made the switch to Apple, things are running a bit smoother!

    using a macbook with only 2 ports, i am able to run two powered 4-port Belkin USB hubs with all my gear working perfectly.

    I have 2x HDs, VCI, 2x monomes, novation keyboard, mouse, A8DJ connected and running fine...

    score one for apple!

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    what model is your belkin? as i would like to get one.

    Cheers Michael
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    Cheers Mr much appreciated. Think i will try the clip one first as they have them in the local pc world. do they both have power supply's in the box?
    Traktor Pro - Vestax VCI 100 - Macbook 13"

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    yes, they both include power supplies.

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    This will probably help very little but here goes.
    On Windows machines always use the same ports, always make sure your HUB is really USB2.0 ... I remember these two always were culprits of a hell of a lot of probs.

    Sorry if I can't be of more help

    Z

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