Can this unit be charged via dynamo hub while in use?
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With the correct attachments I'm sure you can. http://cyclingabout.com/list-of-hub-dynamo-power-supplies-for-usb-devices/
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The USB hub itself is a powered device and connects to an outlet. It will charge anything as long as it is powered to an outlet.
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER: Thanks for posting your question here, John! No, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HKIDF2/ is a bus powered hub and cannot be used for device charging. If you need any additional information, please do shoot us an email at support@plugable.com. We are here to help! Thanks! Regards, Roze Plugable Technologies
248682
yes you can - however using the device while plugged into this will reduce the total charge in the Anker more quickly. no big deal
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I have never used it like that myself as my backup drives do not use the usb as a power source. I suppose you could use it that way as long as you use the hubs line power source. Most of the time I do not use the hub's power source as I use it as a conduit from my laptop's usb.
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Yes you can. (That's how I used it for the first few months) the power core that you use on the cleaning station is the same cord you can use to just charge it on travel.
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Yes. As long as the iTorch is charged. I love this by the way. Works great.
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Unfortunately no, there is not. Probablly the only drawback. I've used so many of the other features, but it must be charged from AC.
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Yes. Plug device into your computer and you can charge @ your computers' speed. To use the four (4) high speed connections (the one that swivel) the hub must be plugged into a electrical outlet. It can also be used plugged into an electrical outlet while connected to your computers' usb port. Hopefully this will help you a bit.
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I plugged the USB cable to my computer to experiment after seeing your question. I had the Dymo connected to my computer (which is also connected to a power source) for more than 30 min and the 2 bars that I had went down to a bar. So, no, it could not be charged in this way.
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Yes. I've bought three and they've come with enough of a charge to use right away but they recommend to charge for 24 hours before it's at full capacity. I also plugged everything in and used it immediately. I backed up my business WiFi with it and it didn't flinch when the power went out last week briefly.
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as long as the power supply for the hub has power, then yes. it doesn't even have to be plugged into a computer if you are just using it for charging.
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If it is a self powered hub--Yes. If it is powered from the computer and is trying to charge multiple devices at the same time--No or it might charge very slowly.
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If I understand you right, yes. The hub is powered and will provide power to any thing plugged into it (optical mouse, keyboard, Thumb drive). The 2 "high" power ports are for fast charging something but does not fast charge if the hub is connected to a PC. They supply the usual USB voltage.
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Yes, but I have found you have to plug it in just so if you want it to charge.
678369
Yes it is. Assuming you don't run it from a USB hub as possibly won't have enough power then.
1486681
You can but I wouldn't it seems to burn the unit out faster and it is a low amp outlet (i.e. v sole charge)