http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 4:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 5:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/To connect maybe one or two extra USB's (MAYBE) but I'd be worried about putting extra strain on my computer's USB connector. I'd hate to lose total functionality from my USB port just because the extra weight this COULD cause loosened the soldered connection to my motherboard...]]>Mar 22nd 2010 5:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
So if you have four USB sockets, and a fifth device, this would put a strain on it? How exactly..

You don't have to have 10+ devices in a single socket. And you don't have to plug them directly into a socket if you are concerned. Get an extension lead, and pop as many stacking plugs as you like. Use the back sockets for permanently connected devices, and stick a hub into a stacking plug.

I think it's a great idea. I have possibly got vacant USB sockets at the back of my computer, but it's a pain in the neck to get at it and check. ]]>Mar 22nd 2010 5:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
Dont forget you will have to carry extra cables around for each one you buy!]]>Mar 22nd 2010 5:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
Assuming that there is a set resistance from each one, there has to be a voltage drop across each. Therefore, eventually there will be no voltage, and thus no current through which to charge your gadgets. If all of your gadgets hooked up in this fashion were externally powered, I could see how this might work, however it would put a data bottleneck strain on the first chord.]]>Mar 22nd 2010 6:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
Plug in camera, plug in disk-on-key, plug in phone, plug in mp3 player, plug in second disk-on-key, plug in external hard disk.

Oh, shoot, I need to unplug my camera...

Safely remove external hard disk, safely remove second disk-on-key, safely remove mp3 player, safely remove phone, safely remove first disk-on-key, safely remove camera.

Replug in camera, replug in disk-on-key, replug in phone, replug in mp3 player, replug in second disk-on-key, replug in external hard disk...]]>Mar 22nd 2010 6:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
Then unplug it from the other end of the cable

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If you have Windows 7 I'm pretty sure all devices have the option for "quick removal" -- you don't have to "safely remove" anything.]]>Mar 22nd 2010 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
That's the exact face I make when I hear dumb a** computer questions @ my job. +10

Invader Par, Come on man...
]]>Mar 22nd 2010 11:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 11:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 12:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 12:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/omg this dude combined usb with a christmas light style wiring
i've been dying for something like although hub manufacturers will be mad
only problem is they should have a 90 degree or some angle adapter so that if its plugged in a laptop or a computer in a small corner the chain of plugs wont get damaged being squashed against something]]>Mar 23rd 2010 9:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 4:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 4:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 5:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
10/10]]>Mar 22nd 2010 5:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
I lol'ed]]>Mar 22nd 2010 5:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 5:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/I am offended by your insinuation. I was simply making the observation that San Francisco is pretty hip town with a great appreciation for good design. Its a simple coincidence that these USBs happen to be engaged in some full-on train action.]]>Mar 22nd 2010 6:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
Ohhhh. It was about the colors. I thought it was about the buttplugs.]]>Mar 22nd 2010 6:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
They have USB butt plugs now? We live in amazing times...]]>Mar 22nd 2010 10:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/I've seen an USB powered egg-shaped vibrator. Goes well with internet pr0n I bet.]]>Mar 22nd 2010 12:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
They should also build tiny legs into some of these so they won't weigh down and distort the port. Maybe have these connect perpendicularly too.]]>Mar 22nd 2010 4:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
Or instead of ugly tiny legs, just a short cable between the port and the first plug.]]>Mar 22nd 2010 5:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 4:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 9:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 4:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Time for some maths.
You can only daisy 5 hubes together due to a USB limit
so with these you can have 5 hubs the on the first hub 4 per socket then 3 on the next hub & so on.
Even if these are 4 port hubs you sure can have a lot of inputs then you can plug in your massive collection of iPods & flashdrives maybe even crap gadgets]]>Mar 22nd 2010 5:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/It is true that you can have 124 devices from one port via the port but you can't have more than 5 layers from the port itself.
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Your comment is unverified...]]>Mar 22nd 2010 5:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Fail Troll is Fail. -1]]>Mar 22nd 2010 7:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 5:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/minifit-xl-laptop-stand.jpg]]>Mar 22nd 2010 5:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 5:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 5:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/
Like an USB adaptor with USB port?]]>Mar 22nd 2010 6:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Standard USB ^^
Cable plugs into Free USB Port, The Cable attached to the thingamajig plugged into the USB Port has another USB port on the end of it.

All you's need is a USB Port :D]]>Mar 22nd 2010 7:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/infinite-usb-plug-is-a-big-idea-for-small-conveniences/Mar 22nd 2010 5:57AM