On a Macbook Pro Retina does this require two usb ports to power?
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On a MacBook Pro non-retina pretty sure it was powered by the FireWire port...
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I've never had to use additional power on a non retina Pro. You'll reap the benefits of USB 3. This is a tidy enclosure!
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Yes - "Two high-powered USB charging ports with 3.6 Amps of charging capacity" I bought this and have no issue charging two of anything (including ipads) - love the product!
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Yes to both but there is a work around for using USB power. Amazon sells a package of usb connections that also include AC plugs. You put the usb in one end and then you can charge with regular electrical power. This is not an ad but a suggestion as doing this has solved a lot of connection problems for me. Here is a link to the product: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008E4EVS6/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 However, I gave my speaker to a friend because it was not 100 percent compatible with my iMac.
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I have plugged a monitor via VGA and the USB monitor and had success, I would think 2 USB monitors would work.I am on a MAC Book Pro
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I have mine plugged into my Retina Macbook Pro on a regular basis and it works wonderfully!Blessings,Branch
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No. It comes with 2 USB cables, 1 for power and the other to the connection.
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On Windows, go by the manual for the monitor. You need the one USB connection if you want touchscreen; the other two USB ports become essentially a two-port USB hub available for whatever else you want to plug in to it.I don't know about MacBook(s).Jim
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It has two USB connections because it needs more than the 500mA that a single USB 2.0 port can provide. All the ports on my wife's iMac are in use, too. So I have 2 powered USB hubs. As it happens, I plugged one of the drive's cables into each of them, but you could plug them both into the same USB hub. You could plug the signal connection into your mini and the power connection into a powered USB hub that had no other connection to your mini.
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I have the same MacPro. I purchased the 4 port card and did not need to run the internal power when the hard drives (or other usb devices) were externally powered. I even ran a bus powered drive off of it. Then I read that for bus powered drives it was *recommended* to have the internal power, but I haven't found a good source for that cable (please let me know if you find one). In the end, if you are externally powering, then either will work.
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No, you cannot charge through USB. For an iPhone, 5W is required, for MacBook Pro, 60W is required (although 85 W is recommended). (So MBP would take 12 times longer than an iPhone.)If you got a suitable 12v inverter to connect to the MacBook Pro's power pack, that would be fine.I *think* a modified sine wave inverter will be sufficient (as opposed to pure sine wave inverter).(In general, never use a modified sine wave inverter for anything that spins or relies on nice AC power (audio equipment comes to mind) you'll end up damaging something.)
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There is a Macbook patented connection that I use to charge my Macbookpro laptop (the magnetic 3-prong connector). As far as I know, you can't charge a Macbook with the USB port, but it is useful for charging other electronics. For example, I use it to charge my golf GPS (Callaway Upro). So far, it seems to work well with both accessories. I don't have a retina display, so I don't know if it has the same connection. Good luck!
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Does the Mac have a USB port? Then it will work. I have an Alienware running Windows 7. It only recognizes the first unit activated which is good for my use. I don't need multiple units on line at the same time. I turn off one switch on the hub and turn on another. I am happy not to have to unplug one to use another.
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Yes, you do. So two micro usb, two lightning, or one of each, all need to be plugged into separate USB ports/chargers
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2 mini display ports and one DVI. I installed in Mac Pro 1,1 with lion and had no issues. Basically plug and play.
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I have used this adapter to charge 17 inch mbp 2009. It works great. Sorry, not sure of mbp retina though.
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Just reading the product description:USB Port 1 (Designed for Apple products) Compatibility: 1 Ampere Max. USB Port 2 (port close to LED, designed for non apple products) Compatibility: 2.4 Ampere Max.
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I have it plugged in to a MAC Powerbook. It is USB 2.0, I see no reason why it would not work.