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USB powered Hub to use with Toshiba TG01/Win Mob 6.5

makeorbrake · 2011-04-08 20:44:24

I have been plugging the TG01 into a standard usb keyboard - to type emails (sorry - but those small bloody touchscreen keys drive me up the wall!!). It's worked out quite well - apart from one fatal flaw. 30 minutes of use - and that's it. I get a message saying that there is insufficient power left to run an external…

08-04-2011 09:44PM

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makeorbrake

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I have been plugging the TG01 into a standard usb keyboard - to type emails (sorry - but those small bloody touchscreen keys drive me up the wall!!).

It's worked out quite well - apart from one fatal flaw. 30 minutes of use - and that's it. I get a message saying that there is insufficient power left to run an external keyboard. From memory, I believe this kicks in when the battery level reaches 10%.

I'm just wondering if I use a powered usb hub - will this solve the problem - and will it be compatible - and allow the keyboard connect to the phone??

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