Bad experience with many USB devices

[Darth Nuno]

Hi all,

I would like to know if you already have bad experiences with lot of USB devices plugged in your computer ?

I mean, if I use :

1 usb connexion for OptiPac ( trackball )
1   "           "        for Tornado spinner
1 usb for IPAC4
2 usb for using 2 49happ Joypad

-> 5 USB !?

Do I have to be afraid ?
 
Thanks

[whammoed]

I use all of that minus the 49ways and plus a usb keyboard without issue in gentoo linux.

[Bgnome]

ive heard of some folks having massive slowdowns sometimes with hubs..  seems like a 2.0<>1.1 issue..  you might be able to dig up something from searching the forum

if you are looking to get rid of the 49 ways, ive been dying to try doing the analog console thing, so let me know..

[Hoagie_one]

if your using a hub, just make sure its a powered hub, and i dont forsee any issues

[Minwah]

ive heard of some folks having massive slowdowns sometimes with hubs..  seems like a 2.0<>1.1 issue..  you might be able to dig up something from searching the forum

Yes I had problems using my OptiPac (USB 1.1) with a USB2.0 hub.  Now I just use a USB2 hub for my portable HDD, and a USB1 hub for my control panel.

But I would think you'll be fine - you could always use your IPAC in PS/2 mode if you want (this arguably performs better too).