My frequent USB port connection has new warning?
Hello,
Just recently, I've had a new warning pop up when I connect my iPod video to my old iMac G4 on one of the 3 USB ports located on the back. The warning says something about how I've connected the iPod to a low-speed USB port (1.1) and may have performance problems.
I never had this kind of message before. I haven't used the iPod video all that much and actually prefer to connect it to my MacBook Pro but there are times when a recharge on my iMac G4 is more convenient than the laptop. Plus, I purchaed the iTunes Video Games with the G4 and anytime I restore the iPod Video I have to sync it with the G4 in order to transfer the games.
Does anyone have a reason for this message? Related to an update? Do USB ports go bad over time or wear down? Is there something else wrong with my iMac or a symptom in the ports area?
uurk
iMac G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9)
iMac G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9)
iMac G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9)
i talked with a sales rep at local apple store. he thinks it may be all the new ipod updates for the latest ipods and phone and apple created a new warning message based on quality of old USB ports on old iMacs.
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