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Question

Change USB1 to USB2 in furniture

Apr 3, 2015 7:32AM PDT

I have an end table with, I believe, a USB 1.5 port in the drawer. How can I get this to work with USB 2.0? I have been told that there is an adapter that would work, but from what I have been reading, itrequires more of an upgrade in the electronics. It is not a computer, so I'm not sure what to do. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get this updated? Thanks in advance.

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Re: USB port
Apr 3, 2015 7:51AM PDT

Indeed, the usual drawer is not a computer.

- What's the use of that USB 1.5 port in that drawer? Let me guess: charging your smartphone.
- And what is it connected to? That same guess would lead to: only power.
- How do you mean "work with USB 2.0"?

Kees

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Yes you're assumptions are correct.
Apr 3, 2015 1:41PM PDT

I would say that charging would be the biggest chore. Is this older port able to handle the new USB 2.0 cords efficiently? Or is it going to be a much slower and possibly damaging process? Just curious, the salesperson said there was an adapter that would convert an older USB to a newer one. I think that is false.

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Re: USB
Apr 3, 2015 7:10PM PDT

It's only a difference for the speed of data transfer. Not for the power.

Kees

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Speaking of which,
Apr 3, 2015 10:15PM PDT

The charging power required for the newer versions of the iPhone/iPad/iPod is greater than the first generations of these devices.

You may want to follow that cord back to its source and, if possible, change out the charger to a more up to date one.

The charger I had with my first iPhone will not charge my iPad (V2) or my iPhone 5

There are a number of manufacturers that make a wall outlet that also contains two USB ports for charging devices.

P

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Tell more
Apr 4, 2015 3:43AM PDT

Whatever that USB port does eventually leads to some PC or electronic device. That alone will decide what is required. Since this is USB 1.1 level that suggest an older setup of sorts. If you can't upgrade or have access to this whole setup then its a lost cause. The USB port maybe nothing more than a cable extension, but we don't know that. If you can provide any pix via some pix sharing website and we have access to it, that will be very helpful. What are you using this for now, anyways if at all?

tada -----Willy Happy

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More info
Apr 4, 2015 6:24AM PDT

We are actually awaiting delivery, but it is an end table with two USB ports in the drawer. They aren't really connected to anything, there is a plug that run from the bottom to power the USB. I believe Kees said it best, there will be no data transfer involved, but mainly for powering devices while using.

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OK, but...
Apr 5, 2015 2:29AM PDT

I understand better now, but how are you arriving at having USB 1.1 ports when the table isn't present? I ask, because if you have some idea where you got that info, then it's pretty dated. I checked online of USB provided end tables and a common product now. I would hope most new tables are build or provide the latest USB stds. or output as well. All this boils down and what has already offered to you, anything USB 1.1 may not cut it for the latest USB devices if power hungry or overall fit for *all* USB devices. But, I can see the use it will provide for tech savvy family or electronic laden user home. good luck

tada -----Willy Happy

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Clearance Item
Apr 5, 2015 1:54PM PDT

One of the selling points was the USB, it was a clearance item and relatively cheap. The info states they are USB 1.5 and the sales person said adapters were available to upgrade it to USB 2.0. I just don't want to attempt to use it and have it ruin my equipment, if it powers slowly, that is cool. If it doesn't work that is slightly a bummer, still useful.

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(NT) It won't ruin your equipment.
Apr 5, 2015 6:09PM PDT
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USB
Apr 5, 2015 6:33PM PDT