[iChelle]

Hi all,

I just got a great 160gb Iomega eGo external USB drive but didn't realize I need to plug it into TWO USB ports. Well, we all know that the Macbook pro has ports on each side of the unit--problem is, the other half of the Iomega USB cord is not long enough to reach around. How do I solve this?

Thank you!
Michelle

[mindwaves]

I don't have one of those, but I am pretty sure that you only need one USB port plugged in.

[iChelle]

oh i didn't realize that. why does it come with two usb plugs?

[mduell]

Most laptop hard drives are right on the borderline of the maximum power from a USB port (2.5W). With two plugs you know it's going to work, with one it's kind of a crapshoot depending on the host computer and the particular hard drive you have.
You can buy a USB extension cable if you need the second plug.

[iChelle]

thank you. i do notice that with one usb plug plugged in, the laptop recognizes the drive very slowly but it does seem to work...