Cisco-Linksys USBHUB4C ProConnect Compact USB 4-Port Hub
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Cisco-Linksys USBHUB4C ProConnect Compact USB 4-Port Hub
Customer Review: Do you know why there's a 78% off???
Summary: 3 Stars
Only works for USB1.1 so if you have USB2.0 devices you are at a disadvantage. There's no power adapter provided along with the device and its hard to purchase it separately. I was susprised to see that Amazon, which is well know for its detailed description of products, did not inform anything about the adapter or the USB type. Apart from these two disadvantages this is a very good buy for the price. With most of the systems being plug-and-play compatible installation is quite easy. This will be especially useful for older computers with limited number of USB outlets and allows for easy expansion. I believe one can connect upto 127 devices in daisy chain... hmmm... what would those 127 devices be?
Customer Review: Excellent item - A must for laptop users
Summary: 5 Stars
The Linksys hub is small and stylish. It self installs itself on Win XP and is hot swappable as well as everything that is plugged into it. It is compatible with USB 1.0/1.1 devices (not 2.0) Another option available is a AC power adapter for it that will allow the hub to power the devices rather than the battery from your laptop (although the adapter does not appear to be sold on Amazon). I have a HP laptop with two USB ports and I have 4 USB devices to hook to it. I was constantly pulling off my scanner or digital camera cable to use my webcam or printer. The hub allows me to have all 4 connected all the time. Everything works great. Highly reccomend at the current low price point.Customer Review: Quit Complaining...
Summary: 5 Stars
All the other reviewers are harping on the lack of power supply and lack of extension cables. I applaud Linksys for providing a GREAT PRICE by excluding often uncessary parts such as the power adapter and a long cord. If you want a longer cord, buy one for less than $$ and quit complaining. If you want a DC adapter they are insanely cheap. The only key is to know that it takes a 5v 2.4A adapter, and you can purchase these for under $.
For users who aren't running power hungry devices or don't need a 10 foot cable, this device is perfect.
For users who do need a power adapter or a longer cable, it is still a nice hub, it will just require a few additional parts.
Customer Review: Good, compact solution
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great compact USB hub for basically any use you can imagine. Whether it's for a lap top where you cannot afford to carry around a clunky piece of equipment, or for a desktop where space is a commodity, this product will do the trick. The fact that, with most USB devices, it does not require a third-party power-source--works right off of that one USB port. But, if you need that extra power, you can buy an AC adapter that plugs right into the hub.One drawback though: it does not support the faster USB 2.0 which more and more new devices offer. Keep in mind, though; if your motherboard does not support USB 2.0, you won't benefit from it anyway.
Customer Review: DOESN'T WORK- DON'T BUY
Summary: 1 Stars
This sounded like a wonderful product to enable me to use more than 1 USB device at once on my Compaq Presario 1650 laptop running Win 98. WRONG!! Neither my DSL line or Lexmark printer will run through the hub. Either one runs directly through the USB port on the computer. A call to Linksys technical assistance didn't help. They said no drivers were available and suggested I buy the USB100 model since it has drivers. It would have been worth $15 more to do this initially, if indeed it would work, rather than go through the hassle with this one. I'd say "false advertising" regarding the "plug & play" feature & ability to work with Win '98.