3rd gen iPod not charging through USB 2.0 on PowerBook
Hmmph. I just got a PowerBook and a USB 2.0 iPod cable, as my FireWire 400 port is presently overtasked with an external DVD burner and a 200GB hard drive. I knew that if I daisy chained my iPod after those two components, I'd get no juice (this has been confirmed). So I picked up a USB 2.0 cable, as I have a completely open USB 2.0 port. FWIW, I am using a third generation iPod 20GB.
Well, the darn thing doesn't charge through either USB 2.0 port. Yes, the PowerBook is plugged into the wall outlet for power. I can't imagine Apple would be shipping modern iPod's with only a USB 2.0 cable if they cannot and will not charge off a PowerBook. I REALLY don't want to have to charge it separately using the wall adaptor and then hook it up to the PowerBook to sync it afterward--that's lame, and I didn't just spend $2000 for a lame machine, I hope!
It is syncing just fine, just not charging.
Help?
Well, the darn thing doesn't charge through either USB 2.0 port. Yes, the PowerBook is plugged into the wall outlet for power. I can't imagine Apple would be shipping modern iPod's with only a USB 2.0 cable if they cannot and will not charge off a PowerBook. I REALLY don't want to have to charge it separately using the wall adaptor and then hook it up to the PowerBook to sync it afterward--that's lame, and I didn't just spend $2000 for a lame machine, I hope!
It is syncing just fine, just not charging.
Help?
