[Wylug-discuss] Powered USB [WAS: Recommendation: Linux-compatible Netbook Under GBP 250?]

[John Hodrien]

On Fri, 25 Nov 2011, Dave Fisher wrote:

> Sorry to be so ignorant, but are many netbooks crippled by the inability to
> power external usb devices?
>
> Or am I being unduly pessimistic?

I'd have thought unduly pessimistic.  I think the iPad's about the only thing
I know that deliberately restricts the power output of its USB port.

Never had a problem.

jh