On 3/19/08 10:03 PM, in article zukEj.6881$i54.3543@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Tom"
<yahoo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> "Brian Paul Ehni" <behni@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:C4073CF1.A56F3%behni@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> On 3/19/08 9:31 PM, in article m0kEj.6877$i54.3456@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Tom"
>>>
>>> He doesn't need to manipulate the data just view it. Do you think
>>> FileMakerPro is the way to go?
>>
>> FileMakerPro may not be able to open Access databases...
>>
>
> I'll check in the Access newsgroup.
>>>>
>>>>> He needs to expand the number of USB ****t what do you suggest.?
>>>>
>>>> The only way to expand the number of ****ts on that book is to use a
USB
>>>> hub,
>>>> which means you can't also use the USB optical drive (as it requires
>>>> more
>>>> power than standard).
>>>
>>> Should he get a powered USB hub? Any recommendations?
>>
>> As I understand it, the Apple USB optical drive for the MacBook Air
will
>> not
>> work with any other USB due to the higher power requirements; a powered
>> USB
>> hub will not help any.
>
> The optical drive aside is there any reason to buy a powered USB hub?
>>
> Tom
>
>
Only for USB devices that consume power (hard drives, some thumb drives,
etc.)
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Brian Ehni
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