Quick USB port count

[kingandy]

Back of computer: 4
Front of computer: 2
Monitor (x2): 4

With two of the sockets at the computer rear taken up by the cables for the monitors^[1], that's a potential total of 12 USB sockets right there. I'm using two (keyboard and mouse, going through the monitor for convenience).

I can't help but feel like I need more gadgets...

[1] That's for the monitor USB sockets only - there's a separate video cable. Who would use USB for a monitor connection? Don't be mental.

Comments

[kneeshooter]

You need USB Launched Rockets.

[ed-fortune.livejournal.com]

Yes, that and a coffee cup warmer. And probably a new psu, just in case the old one dies...

[jfs.livejournal.com]

And a USB Lava Lamp: http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/search.do?variantCode=USBLAB&productCode=USBLAVVAR

Or the USB Massager: http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/search.do?productCode=USBMAS

Or the USB Radio: http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/search.do?productCode=USBRAD

[kingandy]

Mmmmmm.

[amber-missy.livejournal.com]

I want one!!! :P

But it'd mean getting the USB Bluetooth - and I can't lose another USB port! :P

[jfs.livejournal.com]

Cool - but the practical applications of it (no feedback from the keys, no cushioning when you type because you're hitting a solid survace) put me off them.

[marcushill.livejournal.com]

They were on sale cheap in M&S last time I looked.

[amber-missy.livejournal.com]

I want them!

My keyboard and printer and scanner and camera and web-cam and phone link all run off USB and I've only got 2 on the back of my computer! I've now got a 4 port hub (in one of the 2), but after having the keyboard, printer, scanner and webcam permenantly linked, that still only leaves one free for me to play with!

Hubbish?

[kingandy]

The ones on the monitor(s) are definitely convenient for the mouse/keyboard arrangement, especially since we have to put our computers in the safe every night - it's one thing less to unplug! Mmm, hubby. I mean ... hub ... eee.

Re: Hubbish?

[amber-missy.livejournal.com]

It's a bit naff, but works better than nothing... I've got an extension from the hub onto the desk so there's only one port visable and usable. Want More!!!

[marcushill.livejournal.com]

A USB hamster in a wheel that runs whenever you type.

[invisible-al.livejournal.com]

Ipod *pah* iDuck more like :).

[amber-missy.livejournal.com]

No - I want one of THOSE!!! Damn it - I want a duck AND a keyboard! :P