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-porthub 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: great design, vertical ports for regular items such as memory sticks, led display Disadvantages: maybe a bit expensive but comparrison but it is quality
I bought this hub as an impulse purchase but based my decision on:
(a) you can never have enough usbports
(b) belkin are a respected manufacturer
(c) I liked the design
It cost me £12 when I bought it but I think that was the stores mistake as I have seen it advertised at between £19 and £24. Even at that price though this is a good piece of kit.
Bearing in mind you can get USB2hubs for about half the piece of this one made by companies you may have never heard of, the design and features on this device make it a very attractive and useful addition to your desktop.
It has seven USBports; five on the back and two placed nattily and very usefully on the top. The top ones are what make this great in my view. They are ideal for things you want to plug in and take out on a regular and irregular basis. I use them for usb ...
Advantages: Plenty of ports, stackable, simple display Disadvantages: Yet another power lead, relativley short cable.
Im not an expert on USBhubs, so il just try to give a a good review based on my experiences of the product. I hope its helpful.
Well, what can i say appart from "its a usbhub"!. It sits under my monitor and does everything i want it to to.
The hub is plug and play, so no installation needed. It does need its own power outlet, and the adaptor is fairly large. It has a pleasant appearance, and the display consists of a red LED indicating power, and a green LED for each device connected.
There are 5 USB2.0 sockets on the back and 2 on the top. I've found that the rear sockets are best for permanent connections (keyboards, mice etc) and the top 2 are useful for small devices such as Digital cameras and especially USB flash drives.
When a lot of devices are connected the hub does tend to move around (through tension from ...
Product Information for "StarTech.com 7 Port Compact Black USB 2.0 Hub - hub - 7 ports" »
General
MPN
ST7202USBGB
Device Type
Hub
Enclosure Type
External
Width
4.8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Height
2.5 cm
Weight
272 g
Enclosure Colour
Black
Localisation
United Kingdom
Networking
Ports Qty
7
Data Transfer Rate
480 Mbps
Data Link Protocol
USB 2.0
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Status Indicators
Power
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
7 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
Connections
1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
Miscellaneous
Cables Included
1 x USB cable - 91 cm
Works with Windows Vista
Software and devices that carry the Works with Windows Vista logo have been tested for baseline compatibility with PC's running.
Compliant Standards
CE, UL, FCC, RoHS
Power
Power Device
Power adapter - external
Software / system requirements
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
OS Required
Apple MacOS 8.6 or later, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 2003
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer's product description
This 7 port USB 2.0 hub connects to one USB 2.0 port on a Mac or PC computer, adding seven USB 2.0 ports - allowing you to maximize the number of high speed USB peripherals connected to your computer. The hub supports cascaded installation with other USB 2.0 hubs, supporting up to 127 USB 2.0 device connections - a scalable solution for connecting multiple USB devices to a single host computer. The 7 port hub includes a wall-mount power adapter, but can be powered through USB bus connection to the host computer - allowing you to install the hub as needed without worrying about the availability of a power outlet.
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