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Re: OT: Apple Macbook USB port power specs

No, it shouldn't "fry" the port .. .what normally happens is that computer simply shuts down the port (and you get an error message announcing that). It happens on my G5 desktop all the time when I try to use the keyboard ports ...

Dennis

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:23 AM, Sjaak <tcplugin@scarlet.be> wrote:
> Travis wrote:
> I don't think it's a yes/no question, the ports are not all the same.   Have
> a look at this:
> http://blogs.zdnet.com/Berlind/?p=736&tag=btxcsim
>

Thanks Travis, that's what I thought. I'm not 100% sure yet but it looks like the recent Macbooks (2008-2009) can handle 500ma devices. I'm asking because I'm looking for a USB powered stage piano; that's saves me a separate adapter or 115-230V compatiblity issues.

Btw: could you "fry" your USB port if you connect a device which consumes too much power?
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