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Cables To Go 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub | List Price: $30.99
Discount Price: $22.75
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Brand: Cables To Go
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features: - Cables To Go
- 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub
internittent issues on dell laptop/vista [Posted on 2008-07-14]
i have a printer, ipod, iphone, wireless keyboard/mouse on plugged in to mine, while it's also on the AC power.
this port is very spotty - works great sometimes, other times not at all. i consistently lose my wireless keyboard/mouse until i plug them in to a USB on my laptop.
when i plug in my iphone, i also get popup warnings that 'this device could be faster' asking me to plug the phone in to a usb 2.0 hi-speed port.
not sure if there's anything better out there, but this one definitely isn't cutting it.
Solid Metal Construction .. Works Well [Posted on 2008-07-15]
XP ... no problem here. Blue light is a little bright.
Feels very sturdy ... Can even mount base to wall or desk,
and slide off when necessary. USB cable could be a little longer.
7 Ports - But Which ones work? [Posted on 2008-07-16]
Well my IPOD Nano (latest Generation) can't sync through it that's for sure now. The other ports are iffy, on XP I'll get the random "boom bing" for no reason but it thinks ports are disconnecting them selves..
I would look for another device.. This isn't a rock solid device or at least with all ports in use it's not.
High Quality Hub [Posted on 2008-07-16]
I just received this item and I am quite pleased so far. The manufacturer has clearly taken the time and effort to design this hub properly.
Pros:
1. There is PLENTY of space between usb ports, so that you can actually utilize all 7, all the time. With my other cheaper usb 1 hub, you can only utilize 2 or 3 of the 4 ports at a time, since the ports are so closely crammed together.
2. With the AC adapter plugged in, you can plug a usb 2 hard drive into the hub, rather than directly to the computer.
3. The base is nicely designed. It has a nice heft to it, and you can screw it in place, if need be. It also has a nice, polished black finish which is esthetically pleasing.
4. If you are not connecting a hard drive to any of the ports, feel free to hook up your printer, keyboard and mouse to your hub sans ac adapter. Convenient if you are on the road.
Cons:
1. This note is for prospective buyers: the price of this high quality item has gone up an astonishing $13 in just four days. The price is still highly competitive given the features and quality, but still shocking nonetheless. Glad I bought early!
2. the AC adapter plug which connects to the hub itself does not quite fit flush into the hub. A minor nitpick, but a noticeable flaw in an otherwise quality piece of engineering.
Frozen components [Posted on 2008-07-16]
Bought this for my MacBook Pro so I wouldn't have to keep plugging/unplugging USB ports each time I sat down at my desk. Worked fine at first but a week later, I'm getting pretty much consistent freezes on everything -- mouse, disk, headphone, iPhone connections, the works. Have to plug/unplug each time to make them come back to life. Doesn't work too well for the hard-disk, especially if doing unattended backups or if the iPhone is syncing.
Ever an optimist, I got rid of the packaging so I'll have to eat it. YYMV, but this one's going straight to the electronics recycling center.
Ordered the Linksys 7-port, hoping it'll work better.
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