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Harware Legacy versions => KeyLab => Topic started by: Lesleo123 on March 10, 2015, 11:12:16 pm

Title: Can the Keylab 88 be powered by a laptop?
Post by: Lesleo123 on March 10, 2015, 11:12:16 pm

Can the Keylab 88 be powered by a laptop such as a surface pro?

thanks

Title: Re: Can the Keylab 88 be powered by a laptop?
Post by: Tausendberg on March 11, 2015, 03:19:36 am

Should be. USB 2.0 is a standard with specification.

I've seen a macbook pro power a keylab 88 so yeah.

Title: Re: Can the Keylab 88 be powered by a laptop?
Post by: Lesleo123 on March 11, 2015, 07:22:55 am

is that without the laptop plugged in? I looking to create a portable kit.

Title: Re: Can the Keylab 88 be powered by a laptop?
Post by: Tausendberg on March 16, 2015, 11:37:18 pm

USB should output the same amount of power regardless of if the laptop is plugged in or not. It will make your battery not last as long because it is using more energy.