Since my "dongle" is my MOST important piece of equipment, I make sure that I know where it is at all times!!!
Rosario
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| Author: | Dr Fred [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Compuhost dongle? |
I was wondering if compuhost has some way of selling a backup dongle for less than the full $176 price. I have no intention of running two shows at the same time or anything like that but one of my biggest fears is loosing that silly little green thing. I am willing to pay $30-$40 for the peace of mind of having a backup, but since I do have a legal copy that I have purchased it seems a bit pricy to spend another $176 to get a full price copy. Just going through the gear and thinking what is essential that I do not have a backup..... |
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| Author: | KBear [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compuhost dongle? |
Just tie a long lanyard to it and keep it attached to your system or laptop. It would be nice to have a spare, but I understand why they don't make them available at a discount. I carry a player and disks for backup. BTW, have you ever seen any of the illegal operators using Compuhost? I'm happy to spend the money for a good program that no one else around me is using. |
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| Author: | Bazza [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compuhost dongle? |
Dr Fred @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 5:29 pm wrote: I am willing to pay $30-$40 for the peace of mind of having a backup, but since I do have a legal copy that I have purchased it seems a bit pricy to spend another $176 to get a full price copy.
That will never happen as the dongle is the "Key to the Castle". We all know what would happen. Why buy a full priced key when you could buy someones "backup dongle" on eBay for half price? |
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| Author: | BigJer [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compuhost dongle? |
Exactly, Bazza! I like the lanyard idea. I don't worry about losing mine as much as I worry about accidentally smashing it. I tend to just leave it plugged in all the time. |
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| Author: | mckyj57 [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compuhost dongle? |
You might consider having a pact with other local KJs who may not have a show on all of your nights....we have three of us in our little town, and we don't do many shows. |
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| Author: | DangerousDanKaraoke [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compuhost dongle? |
I use Tricerasoft Swift Elite 4 which also works with a dongle. Just resolve to be hyper diligent about it. It's the last thing I plug in when setting up, and the first thing I unplug when tearing down. The long lanyard works for me, attached to a key ring that I attach to the inside of my computer case. |
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| Author: | Nlouch [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compuhost dongle? |
My laptop is connected to a USB hub, which is mounted inside my mixer case. The hub connects to my soundcard, external hard drive and compuhost dongle. I have used a cable tie to secure it to he hub, and the hub is hidden out of sight, mounted under wireless mics. It ain't going anywhere, and nothing can touch it. |
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| Author: | DannyG2006 [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compuhost dongle? |
I keep mine connected to my pcmia usb hub and I keep a certain routine when hooking up my laptop. 1)power 2)soundcard 3)mouse 4)hub 5)external HD and do the reverse in putting it away. |
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| Author: | tovmod [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compuhost dongle? |
KBear @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:47 pm wrote: BTW, have you ever seen any of the illegal operators using Compuhost?
I know of several! |
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| Author: | srnitynow [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compuhost dongle? |
Since my "dongle" is my MOST important piece of equipment, I make sure that I know where it is at all times!!!
Rosario |
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| Author: | Dr Fred [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compuhost dongle? |
srnitynow @ Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:51 pm wrote: Since my "dongle" is my MOST important piece of equipment, I make sure that I know where it is at all times!!!
Exactly my problem I worry about it. I hate to worry about something so small. |
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