Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub
by Belkin Components
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Customer Review: Hubba - Hubba !
Summary: 5 Stars
This product works exactly as its supposed to. After checking many other similar hubs, I decided to get this one. I'm handicapped & use a laptop that has 3 USB ports, so any USB add-ons would also be on my lap too.
Not only did I want additional ports, but my lap was becoming overcrowded. This device, with a 3' extension cable (also from Amazon) has allowed me to relocate my electronics shop to a nearby table. Now I have 7 ports and no device clutter.
Before purchasing the hub I was concerned about problems others had experienced using hubs & extensions. This Belkin hub used with an extension cable from Amazon & then a device has been totally flawless. All USB items I've used have operated just the way they would if plugged directly into the PC.
Once again Amazon & Belkin came through with terrific service - quality items, delivered fast & at a great price.
Customer Review: It's great but can't be used certain ways
Summary: 4 Stars
This hub is great for my Mac, I only have 2 usb ports on my MacBook and my External Hard Drive takes up both so this allowed me to gain 3 extra spaces... Only problem is that I can't plug BOTH of my usb cables into the hub and then plug just the hub into the mac, I have to plug one external HD cable into the hub and one into the computer, and THEN I can plug the hub into the computer and the other usb ports work that way (wow... complicated). I guess it's not that big of a deal, considering all the ports work. It was just a little confusing to get it started at first.
Overall, though, it gives me room for 5 extra ports which is nice, and it keeps away from my computer because it has a longer cable attached, it doen't just stick out of my computer. It's also smaller than I thought it would be, it's probably about 2 inches across each way (it's a square) and a half an inch thick.
Customer Review: Amazing product, does what it's designed to do.
Summary: 4 Stars
Pros:
+ Easy to setup; no install was required on my part.
+ No complications with Windows.
+ No noticeable speed difference compared to directly connecting to PC.
Cons:
- Red light is annoying.
- Had tendency to freeze up. (added 3/5/2010)
I purchased this product because I have many USB devices plugged into my desktop server. All I really had to do to set it up was plug it in. No software installation was required on my part. Compared to plugging in directly to the PC, there is no speed difference.
Recommended.
UPDATE 3/5/2010: After a few months of use, the hub seems to be gaining age. It's beginning to freeze itself randomly and causing mayhem on my computer. Sometimes, it requires a restart to fix, other times it's just a simple unplug and replug. Dropping rating down to 4 stars because of this.
Customer Review: Excellent and worth the price
Summary: 5 Stars
First, let me start by saying that the seller Vertex is impeccable! They made sure to respond to my emails within hours to address my concerns and it shipped the day I ordered it and arrived 2 days later. Now, the product itself was perfect and just what I needed. I did not have to install anything. Pull it out of the packaging, plug it in, plug in the other devices and there you have it. I may need to purchase 2 more so I will make sure to get them from here as the price is competative and the seller is stallar. Do not hesitate, get this one if you are looking for a reasonably priced, super compact hub. The cord was short but i wasnt walking around with 4 devices attached to my netbook so they can fall too so ignore if people complain about that. How much walking are you doing with things attached to your computer. This product is worth every penny and I am more than happy.Customer Review: Cheap and Works Great
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this hub on my older G5 Imac and it's been working great for two years. It expands connectivity by allowing more USB devices to connect to your computer than it may have connections for natively.
I have no issues or conflicts with all the devices I have plugged into it and have discerned no reduction in performance or speed. It comes with no power adapter for a wall outlet as it is powered solely by the computer's USB port. I think that's nice, though, as I've already got too much of a wire nest behind my desk.
The cable could be a little longer to suit me, but that doesn't detract from my rating or its usability.
Just plug it in and it works. Haven't tried it on my PC, so I can't speak to whether it works equally well with those. I am very happy with this product and can recommend it. The price makes this a bargain.