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| Thread ID: 79219 | 2007-05-12 21:48:00 | double usb plug? | effie c (6856) | Press F1 |
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| 549405 | 2007-05-12 21:48:00 | Hi, I am debating whether to get a monitor camera to use in conjunction with amoungst others,Skype. I see all my USB ports are full. Would using a double plug, so to speak, interfere with what, say, the original one already in use with say a camera,already in that port, if used together- ie a camera and scanner Would a $49.95 camera ,being the cheapest at DSE, work,or are there cheaper ones anywhere? Looks like I am tripping over my own words ( blame age) :help: effie c |
effie c (6856) | ||
| 549406 | 2007-05-12 22:14:00 | Hi, I am debating whether to get a monitor camera to use in conjunction with amoungst others,Skype. I see all my USB ports are full. Would using a double plug, so to speak, interfere with what, say, the original one already in use with say a camera,already in that port, if used together- ie a camera and scanner Would a $49.95 camera ,being the cheapest at DSE, work,or are there cheaper ones anywhere? Looks like I am tripping over my own words ( blame age) :help: effie c You need a USB hub. Preferably powered. |
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| 549407 | 2007-05-12 22:54:00 | How often do you need the scanner and camera at the same time? Might be a bit inconvenient but wouldn't it be just as easy to unplug one when you need the other? | Pete O'Neil (6584) | ||
| 549408 | 2007-05-12 23:05:00 | A USB "double plug" is essentially a USB hub, so yes, it should work without any problems. | somebody (208) | ||
| 549409 | 2007-05-13 00:47:00 | I moved from a 2 port USB hub for my old PC and assorted peripherals to a 7 Port USB hub (currently in use) on my iMac with numerous assorted peripherals (Digital camera, Printer/scanner and iPod) all attached and running happily. I have a DV camera also but that connects to my iMac via Firewire for video capture. | winmacguy (3367) | ||
| 549410 | 2007-05-13 08:12:00 | Hi, Thank you all -if I go ahead with the monitor camera, it is fairly obvious that it is feasible effie c |
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| 549411 | 2007-05-13 08:26:00 | I think there is a fairly good selection priced between $40 and $80. I got my old one a few years ago for about 59.95 . The quality and smoothness of the image you see depends a lot on the bandwidth and the codecs that the camera supports. The best codec is h.264 | winmacguy (3367) | ||
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