Just to keep this thread alive and not start a new one -
I've checked ALL the posts twice and out of all 100+ posts it seems that only the Neostar cable looks like it can do anything to solve our problem.
I need to be able to hook up standard thumb drives and 2.5" external drives (like WD 250Gb passport) I would expect to have to provide external power (AA battery/ies).
Has anyone found a solution?