On Fri, May 25, 2007 at 07:17:44PM +0200, Wolfgang Pfeiffer wrote: > Powerbook5,7 [ ... ] > Reply-To: > In-Reply-To: > X-Spoken-Languages: en, de > X-URL: http://www.wolfgangpfeiffer.com > > Hi Sven, Hi All > > On Thu, May 24 2007, at 07:27 +0200, Sven Luther wrote: > > On Thu, May 24, 2007 at 01:16:24AM +0200, Wolfgang Pfeiffer wrote: > > > On Thu, May 24 2007, at 00:27 +0200, Wolfgang Pfeiffer wrote: > > > > > > > I have lots of problems connecting hardware to an AluBook 5.8. For both > > > > USB and Firewire enclosures. > > > > > > In order to not exaggerate: At least some USB enclosure works, provided > > > I connect it with 2(!) connectors to the alubook, and provided I plug > > > those in some correct order, whatever this is ... > > > > Well, this is the normal power limitation of the USB device, nothing to > > be worried about. An USB connected external disk powered from only the > > USB connector *CANNOT* work. > > I've tested it, and all I can say by now: No. With "No" I'm referring > to the part where you say it "*CANNOT* work" > > Short version first: > I need some external power supply for a USB disk enclosure if I want > to connect the disk inside to the newer Alubook 5,8. I don't need the > power supply if I connect the same disk enclosure with the same cable > to my old Titanium IV.
Sure, apple used to over-power the USB connectors on the older ibooks and powerbooks, which is why it works. I don't know why they stopped doing this later on, but apparently they did. Friendly, Sven Luther -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
