What is the purpose of the micro usb port... can it be plugged to a charger so as to power the hub and thus provide power to the standard usb ports?
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Hi... Check out this link. Your thoughts above would seem to be correct - "Micro USB input for additional power to NON Surface devices.". I haven't tested this myself though http://www.juicedsystems.com/5-in-1-surface-adapter
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Yes, it is a powered hub so that any connected devices have the required power. So there is a power connection, Computer connection and the 6 USB ports. Hope this helps! Paul
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So if I'm understanding your question correctly, you can plug in a power adapter into the mini USB port to charge the device and at the same time use the USB 2.0 port to power and use an external powered USB hard drive.
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It depends on its power usage. It may require the full 500mA coming from your computer's USB port. A hub shares its power limit across its ports. As long as no other devices attached to the hub require port power, it should work fine attached to it. If there is any doubt, don't do it as you are running the risk of data loss and physical damage to the card(s) and/or reader.
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No. The charging port is micro usb which is also for connecting to computers. You can get an adapter to expand from charging micro usb port.
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The charger is built for mini usb I got an adapter to have it work with micro usb. You have to use a mini wall charger to charge the portable charger.
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You can use an adapter that plugs into the micro usb port. One end is a standard usb and the other is the micro usb. I purchased one but have not used it so I am only speculating based upon some of the things I have read.
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER:Thanks for posting your question here, John! No, Plugable USB 2.0 2-Port High Speed Ultra Compact Hub/Splitter (480 Mbit/s, USB 2.0 Windows, Linux, OS X, Chrome OS) is a bus powered hub and cannot be used for device charging. If you need any additional information, please do shoot us an email at support@plugable.com. We are here to help!Thanks!Regards,RozePlugable Technologies
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I don't believe this particular unit was configured for that use. As you can see they do offer Anker USB with specific charging capabilities. As I mentioned it may be possible but doesn't make it the proper choice to do so. Re-read specs and information given on main page for this unit and may shed more light on this question. Sorry could not be more help but I presently do not use this unit to charge any devices. Ray
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It has its own special usb cable. It's not a standard micro usb, if thats what you were wondering.
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Maybe they have changed this device recently but the cable on my hub is 10" long. The power is supplied by the source USB to which the hub is connected. You will only get out what you put in. As such it will not charge power hungry devices like an iPad when connected to a computer but will when connected to a wall charger.
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER: Thanks for asking! This hub is not designed to charge devices that require special charging signals, like iPhones/iPads, Android phones/tablets, etc.
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Looking at this produt on Amazon it does not appear have any charging ports. I have an earlier model 7 port hub with one 2A charging port which works very well, but I find it best to have the hub plugged into your laptop USB port before you turn the laptop on. Usually if a hub has a charging port(s) the descrption will include this infoirmation. Hope this is helpful
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You can use any micro USB charger to do it, so there's no need to use the provided charger
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Only if you want to provide power to a USB device that you plug into the hub.
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AC adapter is not included in the package. You can find a matching AC adapter easily at local electronics retailers such as Radio Shack. USB ports in typical USB hub provides 500mA of power only. It is ideal for low-power USB devices such as flash drives, mice and keyboard. USB Hub is not ideal to charge devices such as smartphone (1A minimum power requirement) or tablet (2.1A minimum power requirement).
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The USB Port is to plug to the power adapter to get enough power to support HDMI function. It's not for charging, because the mobile phone could not support enough power to HDMI, need outside power to support it.