usb socket on HD box - Sky+ HD

satman17 · 06-11-2009, 21:49

So what is the USB next to the card slot for? i put my memory stick inand nothing?

Andrue · 06-11-2009, 21:51

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Originally Posted by satman17

So what is the USB next to the card slot for? i put my memory stick inand nothing?

Its not currently implemented. It does have one use though - if you have a PS3 it's a handy charging point for the controllers.

fletchem · 07-11-2009, 07:54

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Originally Posted by Andrue

Its not currently implemented. It does have one use though - if you have a PS3 it's a handy charging point for the controllers.

I use it to charge my PSP/mobile/bluetooth keyboard

Jumborat · 07-11-2009, 09:59

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Originally Posted by Andrue

Its not currently implemented. It does have one use though - if you have a PS3 it's a handy charging point for the controllers.

Is it now powered on Samsungs with the new EPG? Mine wasn't on the old EPG (not tried it since the update) but my Thomson's is.

fletchem · 07-11-2009, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Jumborat

Is it now powered on Samsungs with the new EPG? Mine wasn't on the old EPG (not tried it since the update) but my Thomson's is.

Would be interesting if it is. I am guessing that you wouldn't suddenly add power to a previously un-powered USB unless you intended to do something with it.

pcbbc · 07-11-2009, 13:02

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Would be interesting if it is. I am guessing that you wouldn't suddenly add power to a previously un-powered USB unless you intended to do something with it.

Or you forgot to add the code in the software to turn it off.

dlane · 07-11-2009, 13:49

I'd be a bit careful with using the USB socket on the Thomsons to charge things up, especially if the box is in use (or recording in standby).
The power-supplies in these boxes are running right on the edge, so taking up to an extra 0.5A from the 5v rail via the USB port probably won't help reliability.

bobcar · 07-11-2009, 14:34

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Originally Posted by pcbbc

Or you forgot to add the code in the software to turn it off.

What! You mean a bug or oversight in the new EPG code?

06-11-2009, 21:49	#1
satman17 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 463	usb socket on HD box So what is the USB next to the card slot for? i put my memory stick inand nothing?

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dlane Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 142	I'd be a bit careful with using the USB socket on the Thomsons to charge things up, especially if the box is in use (or recording in standby). The power-supplies in these boxes are running right on the edge, so taking up to an extra 0.5A from the 5v rail via the USB port probably won't help reliability.