cosmob83 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hello! I was wondering how you guys who also use macbook pro have solved this problems: On my macbook pro I have two usb ports. One I use for mouse and second I use for my logic xskey. I just bought vienna instruments special edition library and I would need one usb port for it, also I'm thinkin of buying on east west library wich would mean that I would need another free usb port for Ilok. The problem is that I have read from the manuals that you should not use USB hub for dongle keys. Have you guys used or what are you suggestions how should I solve this problem? Thanks. Ps. Using express card to get more usb ports is not possible, I have Esata card on my express card slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin-Ch Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I've found that when manufacturers say a product shouldn't be used on a hub, they mean an unpowered one, ie. one that receives its power from the computer. If you use a hub that has its own power supply you should be alright. Right now I'm using a USB modem on a powered hub which "does not work on a USB hub" according to the instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkik Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I have a hub just for dongly-keys... ilok, synchrosoft, xskey, etc. Powered, and it works fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmob83 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 Thank you guys. My problem is solved now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuarule Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 i just bought a blue tooth wireless mouse. That made another usb slot available. Dongles kill the laptop musician! We need to be able to put them all on to one dongle. Or maybe a blue tooth dongle or something...maybe there is already a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarekith Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Amen, dongles are the bane of laptops... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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