The Hama 32in1 Card Reader & Hub is a USB 2.0 multi card reader with an integrated 3-Port ... more
USB hub in one device. Read or write to memory cards or USB flash drives and connect up to three USB devices at the same time, ideal for any photographer. An additional power supply unit is required for devices with higher power requirements. Features: - Supports USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s) and USB 1.1 - High speed data transfer up to 20 MB/s - Power supply via USB port (bus powered) or 5v external supply. Supported Cards: - Compact Flash Type 1 & ii - IBM Micro Drive - XD card (including Type M) - Memory Stick (MS), DUO*, Pro DUO*, PRO, Micro M2* - Secure Digital (SD) - Mini SD card* - Multimedia card - RS-MMC card* - Micro SD / TransFlash* * Adapter Required System Requirements: - Windows Me, 2000, XP - Available USB port - Supported media
Advantages: Fast USB 2 Hub, Ports well spaced out Disadvantages: Only for Desktop PC's really, Must have adequate PSU
It should first be stated that this product is intended for use with a desktop computer and indeed it would only be practical to use it in such a manner.
The hub comes with an AC adapter which has a good length cable to reach the mains socket. A USB cable is also included to connect the hub to your computer. The hubs cannot function without the AC power.
There is nothing more frustrating than ports or sockets being too close together, meaning that large or bulky adapters or plugs can't fit in next to each other. This problem is avoided by the Belkin 7-port hub as the ports are well spaced out with four on one side and three on the other. There is an indicator light for each port to indicate whether it is working or not (on or off). There is no switch to turn off the hub - this would have to be done by disconnecting it from ...
Advantages: ummmmm Disadvantages: Doesn't work very well, slow, intermitently recognises disks, poor back up service, need I go on?
I ordered my Freecom DVD Recorder LS USB2.0 after my CD/DVD drive packed up on my 15 month old HP Desktop. I wanted it mainly to load CD ROM and burn DVD's from movies already converted to DVD format on my hard drive. Being that my PC had no disk drive I relied upon this external drive to load the bundled DVD burning software (Roxio 9). This took several days and many attempts. Then I tried burning my first DVD. After taking 3 hours to do a task that previously took about 30 minutes, this recorder produced a disc that no dvd player in my home recognised (and I have 4). I found the user interface very unfriendly and it simply didn't work. Needles to say, I'll be getting a refund! ...
Advantages: Have plenty of USB ports at any time Disadvantages: Can be a bit of a pain when it comes to the power supply.
the ports so much easier.
Which model did I choose?
I chose the Belkin Hi-Speed USB2.0 4-Port Hub; this was based on the price, availability and looks. The price and availability of the USBhub were my main purchasing considerations.
What did I get?
I got the main USBhub, a connection cable (one end plugs into the hub and the other plugs into a USB port on the computer), a transformer (this supplies power to the hub via a cable that plugs into the hub, more about this later in the review) and very limited instructions. This all gave me change from £25.
What does it look like?
The hub itself is squircle shaped (a cross between a square and a circle) on one end are four USB ports, at one side is a socket for connecting the USB lead that connects the hub to the computer and another socket for the power supply that comes from ...
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Manufacturer's product description
Hama is committed to developing and delivering products that achieve the highest performance at a most competitive price, within easy reach of everybody. Hama has dedicated manufacturing facilities and partners all over the world to meet the needs of all its customers for years to come. This 32in1 card reader allows hot swapping - copying the data from card to card without intermediate storage. The following memory cards are supported without adapter: Compact Flash: CF Type I, CF Type II, CF Ultra II, CF Pro, CF Pro II, CF Extreme, CF Extreme III, CF PSP II, Microdrive; Memory Stick: MS, MS (Magic Gate), MS Pro (Magic Gate), HS MS Pro (Magic Gate); Secure Digital Cards: SD, SD Ultra, SDC, SD Pro, SD Ultra II, MMC, HS MMC, RS MMC, MMC 4.0, MMC Pro; Smart Media: SM, XD Card, XD Card (M).
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