[X-Newbies] USB 2.0 upgrade?

[Randy B.Singer]

Mark Taintor said:


>I'm looking to add a USB 2.0 card. Do any of you have any 
>recommendations for cards? 

5-port USB 2.0 PCI card $15
http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail~dpno~246654.asp
Mac driver for this card:
http://www.cptechusa.com/support.html

>The other thing I'm wondering about is 
>something that would then let me plug in USB cables from the front. It 
>would be nice to not have to reach behind the computer to plug in a 
>flash drive or camera or...? Any recommendations for this?

Kensington DomeHub USB 2.0 (7 Ports)
$31
<http://www.provantage.com/buy-7knsa011-domehub-usb-2-0-7-ports-dome-base-f
ree-flylight-kensington-mobile-accessories-33118-shopping.htm>

or

http://1url.org/go/1domehub
(This hub is not "bus-powered" as the discription says.)

Picture and manufacturer's specs
http://us.kensington.com/html/6495.html

This hub has a unique dome shape that keeps the cables from interfering 
with each other.  It also has a port right on top that is ideal for 
plugging in a pen (flash) drive.

Randy B. Singer

Co-Author of:
The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th and 6th editions)

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