U.S.B. hub not charging MP3 players...

Guts3d · March 11th, 2007, 07:30 PM

I am going on a vacation in a few weeks, and the Missus doesn't want me to bring a laptop ( or a desktop! ) on the cruise. I thought I would just use a powered U.S.B. hub to charge up my Zunes, the 2 Sansa MP3 players, and the wifes' generic player. Imagine my surprise when I tried it with an A/C powered 7 port Belkin hub and they didn't charge a bit. Anyone have any ideas? Would a different brand of hub make a difference?

CCT · March 11th, 2007, 08:00 PM

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60941

*NooNoo* · March 12th, 2007, 12:43 AM

I know ipods mains charger connects to the usb plug on the ipod... so it might be worth trying that...?

Guts3d · March 12th, 2007, 05:31 AM

They sell single chargers ( both Ipod® brand and others ) in my area for about $30 each, but they only charge one unit at a time, and all 4 of us will be wanting to recharge. I don't want to pay $120 just to charge up the players, so my next move is to try a different brand of hub. I saw a 7 port one with a slightly higher amperage yesterday ( $60! ) but if it works, it will be worth it.

slgrieb · March 12th, 2007, 08:45 PM

I'm sorry, but this is all too much like taking my kids camping and having them complain about no cable TV! Where the heck are you going for this cruise; the Aleutians, the Kuril Islands? What! No scenery, no scuba diving, no duty free ports?

My God, man! This should be an occasion to rediscover the delightful way your wife's hair curls around her ears. Her delicious scent as you nuzzle the nape of her neck. Or, if you've been married as long as I have, they way the doctor removed that large mole on the side of her nose with hardly any scar. Oh, forget it! Just wrap up in a warm blanket and play shuffleboard! The music of Guy Lombardo goes well with this.

Guts3d · March 14th, 2007, 04:35 AM

Well, two teenaged girls and two looong plane rides, so mp3 players are a bit of a necessary evil. I planned on some of that interesting "recreation" you speak of during the cruise, but I will bring a few books just in case. I ended up just buying the chargers for each unit anyway, as it just wouldn't work with a hub.

March 11th, 2007, 07:30 PM	#1
Guts3d Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pittsburgh U.S.A. Posts: 1,583	U.S.B. hub not charging MP3 players... I am going on a vacation in a few weeks, and the Missus doesn't want me to bring a laptop ( or a desktop! ) on the cruise. I thought I would just use a powered U.S.B. hub to charge up my Zunes, the 2 Sansa MP3 players, and the wifes' generic player. Imagine my surprise when I tried it with an A/C powered 7 port Belkin hub and they didn't charge a bit. Anyone have any ideas? Would a different brand of hub make a difference? __________________ " I don't like the idea of getting shot in the hand" -Blackie in "Rustlers Rhapsody" " I'm Rowsdower... Zap Rowsdower! " Final Sacrifice

March 12th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#3
NooNoo Driver Terrier Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UK Posts: 31,622	I know ipods mains charger connects to the usb plug on the ipod... so it might be worth trying that...? __________________ Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."

March 12th, 2007, 05:31 AM	#4
Guts3d Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pittsburgh U.S.A. Posts: 1,583	They sell single chargers ( both Ipod® brand and others ) in my area for about $30 each, but they only charge one unit at a time, and all 4 of us will be wanting to recharge. I don't want to pay $120 just to charge up the players, so my next move is to try a different brand of hub. I saw a 7 port one with a slightly higher amperage yesterday ( $60! ) but if it works, it will be worth it. __________________ " I don't like the idea of getting shot in the hand" -Blackie in "Rustlers Rhapsody" " I'm Rowsdower... Zap Rowsdower! " Final Sacrifice

March 12th, 2007, 08:45 PM	#5
slgrieb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,075	I'm sorry, but this is all too much like taking my kids camping and having them complain about no cable TV! Where the heck are you going for this cruise; the Aleutians, the Kuril Islands? What! No scenery, no scuba diving, no duty free ports? My God, man! This should be an occasion to rediscover the delightful way your wife's hair curls around her ears. Her delicious scent as you nuzzle the nape of her neck. Or, if you've been married as long as I have, they way the doctor removed that large mole on the side of her nose with hardly any scar. Oh, forget it! Just wrap up in a warm blanket and play shuffleboard! The music of Guy Lombardo goes well with this. __________________ Yes, Mr. Death... I'll play you a game! But not CHESS !!! BAH... FOOEY! My game is... WIFFLEBALL!

March 14th, 2007, 04:35 AM	#6
Guts3d Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pittsburgh U.S.A. Posts: 1,583	Well, two teenaged girls and two looong plane rides, so mp3 players are a bit of a necessary evil. I planned on some of that interesting "recreation" you speak of during the cruise, but I will bring a few books just in case. I ended up just buying the chargers for each unit anyway, as it just wouldn't work with a hub. __________________ " I don't like the idea of getting shot in the hand" -Blackie in "Rustlers Rhapsody" " I'm Rowsdower... Zap Rowsdower! " Final Sacrifice

March 11th, 2007, 08:00 PM	#2
CCT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada, Eh! Posts: 3,511	http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60941

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