Belkin USB 2.0 Plus Hub (7 Port) F5U307-WHT
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Customer Review: Really Underwhelmed
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased one of these from a retailer a few months ago, spent about $55 thinking this was going to be a really good hub. I liked the idea of nesting them too if needed.
I had difficulty getting the top ports to read consistently, the usb cord didn't fit well and kept coming undone every time I would try to attach something, and after just 2 months, the hub quit working all together. The power light would come on, but nothing would read at all. I tried several things and it still never worked. Worse than that, the store had quit carrying this model and wouldn't do a refund or exchange for me. I pretty much had a $55 plastic brick.
I'm not down on Belkin by any means, I think they make good products generally. I may have just got a bad one, but overall, my experience was less than optimal.
Customer Review: Add UGLY to your desktop
Summary: 2 Stars
This hub has got to be the ugliest one I have ever seen. While I generally have not had any problems with using Belkin hubs with my iMac, I was in desperate need for more ports. This was the only 7 port hub available at circuit city and best buy. It looks like crud sitting next to my sleek and shiny iMac. The cable keeper on the side is worthless. The top loading ports make plugging in a cruzer drive easy, but I am definitely looking for a replacement that is functional and better looking on my desktop. FYI the light stays on to indicate that the hub is powered, it does not indicate which hub is in use.
4 stars for functionality, 0 stars for design (white with baby blue accent, cord keeper is too small for more than two very small cables, not sure why there is a whole in the middle).
Customer Review: Finally a GREAT USB 2.0 hub!
Summary: 5 Stars
You would think that in 2010, even the cheapo USB hubs would be pretty decent. Not so. But this review is not about my old crappy hub. This is about my new, awesome belkin hub. I have about 5 constantly connected devices to this hub and all of them are available all the time. I frequently attach and detach a laptop to the hub and regardless all the devices hotswap like they should and everything runs like a champ. The added convenience and ease that the two additional upright ports give this device are what put it over the top for a great device. Two thumbs up for Belkin, except for their pricing. I got this for about half retail by buying from an amazon marketplace seller. It pays to shop around, but you won't be unhappy with the quality, even if you pay full price.Customer Review: Unreliable
Summary: 2 Stars
This hub generally worked well for the first few months with pretty much any product I attached to it. Later on, it became useful for only some of the simpler devices I was using. It works fine for iPod docks or USB printers, but forget attaching a USB portable hard drive to it. The drives will suddenly disconnect and it's about 50/50 as to whether or not they'll reconnect. This is particularly bad for someone like me who keeps their entire, 100+ GB iTunes library on an external drive. I had the same problems with external drives regardless of whether or not they were USB-powered or wall outlet-powered. If all you want to use it for is an MP3 player, printer, or digital camera, then you're probably safe. If you want a hub that you can trust to work, look somewhere else.Customer Review: Think twice before buying.
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this thing about a year ago and everything seemed to be going find. I am currently using 6 of the USB plugs but just recently I've realized I have to unplug the USB from my computer during DOS and plug the thing back into the computer after windows boots up. This is getting quite annoying. Also, I'm starting to realize that some of the USB plugs are not working (i.e. my Sennheiser headset) is not being recognized by my computer. I'm not sure if it is just time to get another hub or if this is just not very well made. I think I'm going to try cables to go brand next. I've now tried several different kinds of Belkin, a Kensington, and a host of others and it looks like this particular Belkin loses in terms of longevity.