How many USB ports do you use ?..

[AsRock]

There was once a time USB was on mobos but never was used but these days it's USB crazy.. So how many do you actually use ?

Here are mine.
Razer Mouse
Thrustmaster Nascar II with FFB
Saitek joystick
Ideazon Fang
Track IR 4
Thumb Drive
UPS
Camera

[Hawk1]

Externally:

Mouse (G7)
Mouse battery charger
Keyboard (G15)
Printer (parallel to USB cable)
External HDD

Internal
2 USB Card readers (combo w/Floppy drive)

[hat]

2 at the most.
Mouse.
MP3 player.

I WOULD like to have at least 5 in use though.
Mouse
Keyboard
MP3 Player
Printer
Camera

but I don't have any of those except mouse and MP3 player. Keyboard is PS2.

[PrudentPrincess]

Microsoft standard black OEM keyboard
Microsoft standard black OEM optical mouse
PSP (almost 24/7)
MP3 Player (6 hrs a day)
External HD
Saitek P880
Sometimes a thumb drive too. :laugh:

[DanishDevil]

Logitech G15
Logitech G9
Casio Exilim EX-S770
Seagate FreeAgent 500GB
FireFly Remote
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 2GB
Other Generic Flash Drive
iPod
HTC Titan100


I think that's it...

OH! And soon to come.

UPS

And sometimes I have my wheel plugged in...so...max of 11? :roll:

OH WOW. I forgot my printer :D:D:D:D 12.

[beyond_amusia]

On average two USB 2.0 ports are in use (wireless desktop and external seagate drive), but there are days when all 8 of mine are in use.

[das müffin mann]

i prob use about 6 on average

[tofu]

1. M$/Razer Habu
2. Logitech Cordless Trackman Optical
3. occasionally a usb drive, my fone, etc.

Yes I admit my keyboard is PS/2. :D

[erocker]

Always in use:
Razer Copperhead
Saitek Eclipse

and occasionally I plug in a gamepad for FIFA 08. And a usb cable for my phone.

I have 8 usb ports in all. Six in back, two in front.

[Creatre]

Always used:
1. Basic Optical USB Dell Mouse
2. Printer

Sometimes used:
1. Ipod
2. Camera Cable
3. Thumb drive

I'm not very USB dependant. :rockout:

[Scrizz]

Habu, logi keyboard, UPS, wireless, External disk, zune, flash drives and other misc stuff.
5 stable

[DaMulta]

I have 6 pluged in.

I know I have a k/m and sound card.

The others...hmmmm

[farlex85]

I only got one for my ipod currently. Occasionily a flash drive goes in, my usbs are cold though, so cold.....

I'm curious what are the advantages to having a usb mouse/keyboard over ps2?

[Creatre]

I only got one for my ipod currently. Occasionily a flash drive goes in, my usbs are cold though, so cold.....

I'm curious what are the advantages to having a usb mouse/keyboard over ps2?

Pretty much non existant IMO. My generic PS/2 keyboard is a beast. :rockout:

[candle_86]

always in use

Logitech LX3
Saitek ST90
Logitech Game Pad
Logitech Webcam

Sometimes plugged in

Printer, when i need it only

[hat]

I though I might add I have... 6 USB ports in total, and one firewire on my mobo, and one on my augigy 2

[ShadowFold]

MP3 player
Mouse
KB
flash drive

sometimes a camera

[oli_ramsay]

Saitek Eclipse II
ThermalTake Gamma Mousemat
Link to Stereo for sound
Wireless USB Dongle
Printer
Scanner
ADSL Modem

And sometimes USB Gamepad for gamage

[JC316]

Saitek Eclipse
Razer Diamondback
Xbox 360 controller.

[AphexDreamer]

External DVD Burner

Printer

Wireless Adapter

PSP

Ipod

Keyboard and Mouse

[Mussels]

There was once a time USB was on mobos but never was used but these days it's USB crazy.. So how many do you actually use ?

Here are mine.
Razer Mouse
Thrustmaster Nascar II with FFB
Saitek joystick
Ideazon Fang
Track IR 4
Thumb Drive
UPS

just on the media PC

webcam w/ mic
2 keyboards (one wireless, one for gaming)
2 mice (same as above)
USB2.0 HDD cage (E-sata as well, i just use the USB somtimes)
phone adapter (charging/file transfers)
printer/scanner
MP3 player cord


So thats 9, although they dont all need to be on at once

[Wile E]

Always in use:

Saitek Eclipse
OCZ Equalizer

Sometimes in use:

various thumb drives
card reader
iPod
Printer (when I steal it off of my gf's Mac. lol)
Camera
360 controller

[craigo]

Logitech dinovo bluetooth dongle
G7 mose charger/dongle
iPod dock

if this usb /sata speed trend continues how long till we need active cooling on our southbridge....i gues the pci bus isnt as populated anymore...

[Mussels]

i've also got a few flash drives, joystick, game pad, bluetooth dongle... i just rarely use them so they werent counted.

[Creatre]

Logitech dinovo bluetooth dongle
G7 mose charger/dongle
iPod dock

if this usb /sata speed trend continues how long till we need active cooling on our southbridge....i gues the pci bus isnt as populated anymore...

Yeah, as I was putting together my new computer today I realized I don't have a need for a single PCI card anymore. :eek:

[craigo]

rofl..so i was bored and this thread made me go lookin for a cool usb hub i saw once...(cant find/nor recall the name of it)..then as my search lostg focus i started plowing through page upon page of cool/pointless/fun usb devices...want http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/02/usb-boxer-doles-out-the-punches/
http://technabob.com/blog/2007/11/19/usb-basketball-game-hoop-dreams-in-your-cubicle/
http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/15/usb-terminator-deterrence-via-annoyance/

[oli_ramsay]

lol, I've got a USB fan and a USB powered light.

[Wile E]

rofl..so i was bored and this thread made me go lookin for a cool usb hub i saw once...(cant find/nor recall the name of it)..then as my search lostg focus i started plowing through page upon page of cool/pointless/fun usb devices...want http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/02/usb-boxer-doles-out-the-punches/
http://technabob.com/blog/2007/11/19/usb-basketball-game-hoop-dreams-in-your-cubicle/
http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/15/usb-terminator-deterrence-via-annoyance/

I want this one: http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/8a0f/

[jbunch07]

I want this one: http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/8a0f/

i think ill get that for my dad, he has one of those cubicle jobs this would prob help.

[Gallatin]

1) asus ScreenDUO
2) AI Remote
3) logitech G11
4) logitech chillstream
5) external hdd
6) microsoft wireless mouse
7) saitek x52
8) bluetooth
9) sandisk cruzer micro 2gb
10) printer

internal
1) 4port usb hub
2) card reader

thats all i think! :?

[Gallatin]

old but cool hub
The Armageddon hub
http://www.e-shop.gr/images/PER/ART2/PER.912595_1.jpghttp://www.e-shop.gr/images/PER/ART2/PER.912595_2.jpg
http://www.e-shop.gr/images/PER/ART2/PER.912595_3.jpghttp://www.e-shop.gr/images/PER/PER.912595.jpg

World my finger is on the button...:):)

[Conti027]

keyboard
mouse
flashdrive
gps
iphone
headset
camera
usb hud
other random wires for 5hit

[Darknova]

Always Plugged in

Saitek Eclipse
Logitech G5 2007 refresh
Webcam

Occasional Use
USB cable for Motorola ROKR Z6
USB Cable for Motorola RIZR Z3
USB Cable for Motorola Razr2 V8 (i think I have a problem...)
MP3 Player
Various thumb drives


I've significantly decreased my number of USB ports that I use.

[Triprift]

Got 4 on mah lappy but normally only use 2

1 for my g5 mouse
and one for my ipod or my scanner.

[xubidoo]

always connected

1.razer mouse
2.logitech z-10 speakers
3.logitech cordless pad
4.canon printer
5.ben-q scanner

occasional

6.mp3 player
7.buffalo 80gb external hard drive

[jbunch07]

i actually only use 2 as of right now....mouse and keyboard...but ill occasionally use my 360 controller for gaming...

[cdawall]

creative zen
thumb drives x2
Wacom drawing tablet
printer camera

so 5 for me

[regan1985]

3usb hard drives
usb pen
printer
wireless card
mouse
keyboard
phone charger
web cam

[Saakki]

External HD
Laser a4tech mouse

umm..sometimes i need to plug in PsP , iPod & Digicam

other comp hadles scanner & printer

[Grasshopper]

Let me see:
Logitech Wave Wireless + Mouse
External HDD
Thumb drive
Web Cam
MB remote
Screen Duo that comes with the MB (I don't use it actualy, wonder why I keep it plug in?)

[Solaris17]

mouse
keyboard
wireless adapter
mp3 player
GF's mp3 player
camera
thumbdrive

[A Cheese Danish]

Mouse
512 mb flash drive
another 512 mb flash drive
2 gb flash drive
another 2 gb flash drive
guitar hero III controller
4 gb flash drive

[jbunch07]

oh forgot that i have about 8 flash drives...

[das müffin mann]

mouse
keyboard
jump drive
mp3
drink cooler/warmer
usb missle launcher

+
at some times
printer
plus antoher 2 jump drives

[btarunr]

ANYZEN SM0U1321 mouse

RF receiver for the iBall UFO keyboard

Liebert ITON 1000 UPS - the management console

Canon PIXMA iP6000 printer

for troubleshooting, I occasionally connect the ADSL router and control it by its software. Its HTTP management port is blocked/changed, telnet is PIA.