USB is for me

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 USB 2.0 4-Port Hub; this was based on the price, availability and looks. The price and availability of the USB hub were my main purchasing considerations. What did I get? I got the main USB hub, 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...

sit2020 07.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub - hub - 4 ports

Belkin Powered Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-port Hub

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...

patwanet 20.08.2005 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub - hub - 7 ports

What To Do With All Those USB Plugs

Advantages: Easiest Possible Installation
Disadvantages: Uses Yet Another Mains Socket

...Trying to think of a funny one liner to start this opinion like I usually do has been somewhat impossible, so I haven?t got one this time. Sorry :( Anyway, on we go. ----=What Is USB?=---- Universal Serial Bus. In short, USB is the type of connection that almost all devices (such as printers, scanners, camera's etc) use to connect to your computer. It is a small rectangular socket found on the back (or front) usually found in pairs. *Warning Techie bit coming up*. Old Serial devices used to be able to transfer data at about 112kb per second. USB can transfer at more like 12Mb per second. This opens up the opportunities to huge data transfer, much much quicker than ever before. This is known as USB 1.1. There is however an even newer version of USB on the horizon. USB 2.0 supports data transfer of speeds up to 480Mb per...

jamiem 15.01.2003 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub - hub - 4 ports

General Hubub

Advantages: Small, USB2
Disadvantages: Spacing of the USB ports

...and comes with a small(ish) power adapted. The power supply is only needed this if you are planning to attach devices like web-cams and hard drives, which also take their power from the USB interface, to the hub. It's USB 2.0 compliant, so your USB2 devices will be able to run at maximum speed - but it's also fully backward compatible with older USB1.1 devices so stuff shouldn't stop working. If you're running Windows XP there's no need for any drivers - just plug it in and away you go. Finished in grey plastic with a row of 5 LEDs on the top, a red one indicates the devices is plugged in, and there's a green LED for each port that lights up when you attach something to the relevant port. They don't really serve much of a purpose, but at least they give you a bit more for your money. Smaller than a packet of cigarettes, it sits neatly...

LegendaryMrDude 25.11.2006 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Pocket Hub - hub - 4 ports

Belkin USB - Expansion made easy

Advantages: Good Quality, Easy to use
Disadvantages: A bit pricey

...The Belkin 4 port USB hub is the ideal way to add additional usb ports to your computer. It plugs into 1 usb slot on your machine, and gives you 4 new ports. With it's own power supply, it can provide proper 500 mA per port power, and each port comes with it's own overload setting. As USB becomes more and more popular, this is an easy expansion method, enabling you to chain up to 127 devices together. Although a little bit more expensive than some rivals, it not only looks stylish, but can be linked together with the Busstation to give you lots of different component options. Installation was easy, as windows picks it up straight away and uses it's own drivers....

gavb 22.09.2000 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub - hub - 4 ports

USB Hub:- Reliable USB Connection

Advantages: Small,stlish,value for money
Disadvantages: Plasticy. But all it will do is sit on a shelve.

...Being a fan of new technology and testing it as part of my work role , I have accumulated several USB devices. Getting fed up of having to climb round the back of PC every time I want to plug something in I went on an exbidition to PC World on the hunt for a solution. At 29.95 I found the solution in a Belkin 4 port USB Hub. Sylish design and a good brand name made this product the only real choice for me. The product comes complete with a power brick,USB cable and a set of instructions. Adding this to your system couldnot be simpler. Plug one lead into PC USB port,the other end into hub. Plug in your USB devices to the hub and errrr thats it. No drivers to install,no PC to take apart , no nothing. In my case , some of my devices needed power to be supplied by the USB port. In these cases , the supplied power brick can...

Brianglo 09.05.2001 (08.05.2001) · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub - hub - 4 ports

Port Ahoy! Cracking Belkin USB Hub

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 usb ports (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 USB 2 hubs 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 USB ports; 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...

fightgear 17.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub - hub - 7 ports

The centre of everything

Advantages: Plug and play as it should be, cool design
Disadvantages: None

...of the desk, is simplicity itself. I had no problem plugging in a digital camera and photo quality printer from scratch. Indeed I had my first photographs printed out within ten minutes. Transmission speeds can be as high as 12 Mbps. Belkin also produce a whole range of cables to link other devices to a USB port. I could consider moving my parallel printer onto the hub. Let?s see, the manual says you can plug in any USB device: mouse, keyboard, joystick, even another USB hub. What?s this? You can daisy chain up to 127 USB devices into one PC USB port? Right, how about .. A scanner? ?. An internet camera? ??. A CD writer? ??.. A Region 1 DVD-CDROM? ???... A coffee percolator? ????. Automated dog walker? ?.. BELKIN USB 4-Port Hub (F5U101) UK price: About £ 39 - but there are much cheaper 'budget' boxes...

Newfloridian 23.12.2002 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub - hub - 4 ports

Belkin USB hub

Advantages: Plenty of ports, stackable, simple display
Disadvantages: Yet another power lead, relativley short cable.

...Im not an expert on USB hubs, 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 usb hub"!. 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 USB 2.0 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...

curious_george 11.03.2007 (13.03.2007) · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub - hub - 7 ports

Saved me from the world behind the hard drive!

Advantages: Saves alot of messing around, can add more than one.
Disadvantages: One of the connecting cables is facing the wrong way.

...The Belkin Hi-speed Usb hub has made using Usb devices almost a pleasure instead of the usual battle with wires and cables which inhabit the dark recesses at the back of my hard drive! The hub allows you to connect up to 4 Usb devices at the same time to your computer or laptop. It was a lazy Saturday afternoon when I got the dreaded call up the stairs that all people who are competent in the art of computing dreads! Yes I am talking about the call from the wife or mother, (the same ones who regard I.T as a waste of time), instructing the weaker member of the family (or the only member who isn't out) to remove all the pictures that they have taken on the collection of digital cameras they possess, and to put them on a C.D or print them out. Just so they can show their so called friends blurred and out of frame photos of some woman...

ross88guy 29.06.2005 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub - hub - 4 ports