By Chris Scott Barr
When a person starts to run low on USB ports, usually the first thing they get is a hub of some sort. However, instead of adding three extra ports, why not just have one of your cables add a single port. Think of these as similar to a strand of Christmas lights. The ones that had an extra plug-in on top of the one you put into the wall.
These concept cables actually don’t sound like too bad of an idea. Unfortunately they’ll likely only work if you’re using a device which has a standard USB (mini, or micro as well) plug on the other end. I bet if they made an iPod/iPhone charging cable with that extra port, they’d make a fortune. No word on whether or not this concept will make it to store shelves.
The only problem is that a normal usb outlet can provide 500mA max
So if you bundle like 4 pieces together , the chance of failures of your hardware is very big
Only problem is that most USB outlets only provide a maximum of 500mA
So if you use more than 2 or 3 devices the hardware will wor not propperly
I was going to say the same thing– the picture at the top of this article is a little misleading. :o)
Is it like a electrical outlet expander? Where after you add more than 4 it starts to lead to fire accidents.
Is it like a electrical outlet expander? Where after you add more than 4 it starts to lead to fire accidents.