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Griffin Powermate (Update OCT 14, 08)
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DaOld Man:
No I didnt try that, but I will.
Ive been researching this on the web, and it seems this problem is the number one concern with most people.
I have thought about making a small timer that will connect the PM after the computer has time to boot, but if cycling the connection doesnt work everytime then that will be useless too.
Its a shame, cause I really like the thing, but for the price I paid you would think it wouldnt have to be disconnected every time you reboot the PC.
Ummon:
I haven't used it in a while (and partly why), but I had similar issues, too.
DaOld Man:
Last night I removed the software, it was still listed in device manager, so I removed it there. removed any references to powermate in my registry I could find, then re-installed the newest version of the software. Didnt plug in PM until all software was installed.
The first time it came up ok, so I thought I had it. Then it didnt come up after 2 re-boots.
This morning it didnt come up. I had to unplug-replug twice to get it to come on.
The reason I went into the registry was because even though I removed the software, and removed the devices in device manager, when I rebooted, i got the "found new hardware" notify, and it said it found griffin powermate, even though the thing wasnt plugged in!
 Here is my plan B:
As soon as I get my juke PC back up, Im going to try it on it. If it wont work on it, I guess I will scrap the idea and go with a pot. I may have to reformat the jukes HD to get completely rid of the flaky software.

My opinions of the powermate:
I like the concept, and the hardware is pretty good.
But (and this is a big but), the software sucks.

Is it worth 40 bucks?
No.
Teebor:
I don't remember having these problems with mine, I had mine plugged in to a passive USB hub and it worked ok iirc

I haven't used it for a long while but I am sure I had no problems with the system detecting the device at any point.
leapinlew:
Mine has these problems too. In fact, I can't even say it happens consistently. A majority of the time, it doesn't come up unless I unplug the USB cable and replug it up. Thats why my new jukebox will not feature a powermate.
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