Compare the Top USB and Firewire Hubs

Logitech Premium 4-Port

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from phyllie from freeport, ny, clickfrom.buy.com
its compact size and performance are up to par and i'm very pleased with this product.
from eric chu from irvine, California , clickfrom.buy.com
not only is this usb hub small and fast with a $15 mail in rebate, buy.com's super fast free shipping and great pricing was once another satisfying experience from two very trusting companies.
from Boss from North Dakota, www.circuitcity.com
if you have a lot of usb stuff to connect and only one usb connector this is a good one.
from Eric from Bost, www.circuitcity.com
this logitech hub uses some of that, meaning you have less than 500ma to power all of the devices you connect to this.
from from Baghdad, Iraq, www.circuitcity.com
very useful in size, and nice design

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Positives: Compact, Good Connectivity, Consistent Performance, Number of Ports: 4 USB

Ultra ULT31808 7-Port

$34.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
don't connect any usb 2.0 hard drives or other units transferring large amounts of data through them unless time is not an issue.
from www.tigerdirect.com
i just connected the unit and it appears to work exactly as advertised.
from www.tigerdirect.com
red & green led's2 let you know which pc is connected to the usb device.
from www.tigerdirect.com
this is a usb 2.0 device and, by my tests, just as fast as a direct connection ...
from www.tigerdirect.com
they allow me to have direct connect local printing from a second pc that is used for data logging only and needs print capability infrequently.

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Positives: Easy Installation, Compact, Number of Ports: 7 USB, Form Factor: Desktop

Belkin F5U526-APL-S

$50.00 Est. at Amazon

from Joe Friendly from Manhattan, clickfrom.buy.com
nicely designed, about as small as can be, a long needed solution to the problem of scarce firewire ports, especially the 400s on newer equipment.
from Ken W. from Etowah, NC, clickfrom.buy.com
the belkin hub works flawlessly and allows me to connect/disconnect my multiple firewire external hard drives without having to get behind them to fiddle with the cables - something i'd have to do if
from Joe Friendly from Manhattan, clickfrom.buy.com
i passed up bargains in external hard drives by limiting my choices to only those that had 2 400 firewire ports so i could connect them in series, but now, owning this belkin 6-port firewire hub i'm
from www.amazon.com
there are 10 external fw400 hard drives connected to it (first set of 5 connected directly, the second set of 5 connected to the first set of drives via firewire daisy-chaining).
from www.amazon.com
i like the compactness of this belkin unit, which was one of the primary reasons for purchasing it over others.there are no special or whiz-bang features to talk about, it's just a solid device that

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Positives: Compact, Nice Connectivity, Number of Ports: 6 Firewire, Form Factor: Mini

Mobility Electronics iGo A97 Micro Power Tip

Mobility Electronics iGo A97 Micro USB Power Tip

$13.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i ordered this when i got my kindle, and was suprised to learn i already had it because my bluetooth headset uses the same plug.
from www.amazon.com
for example, i can be powering my laptop and recharging my phone simultaneously with the "split adapter" (included with the igo power system.)
from www.amazon.com
igo sells a variety of power chargers and also small connectors (called "tips") that connect the chargers to specific electronic devices.
from www.amazon.com
before using the igo system, my briefcase was filled with a tangle of wires for all of my electronic gear, but now i have one system, and a pouch of adapters for my devices.
from www.amazon.com
Make sure your charger works with the blue dot tips.

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Positives: Compact, Nice Connectivity

IOGear GUH284R 6-Port

$49.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.mwave.com
summary: it's a space efficient device, provides 12 in 4 card reader support, together with 6 usb 2.0 ports, which is very useful for ordinary use, both in space and performance.
from www.tigerdirect.com
for the past two years it has been used for connecting 3 usb hard drives without problem.
from www.pcmall.com
5) although it need a power adapter, you don't need plug the power adapter into the wall outlet in many case, just plug the dc output wire of the ac adapter into the hub it can work fine in most case.
from A Customer from New Orleans, clickfrom.buy.com
i had problems with w2k recognizing it properly unless it was plugged directly into the usb port on my computer, and i didn't have my 4-port usb hub plugged into it.
from boboneal@hotmail.com from Suffolk, VA, clickfrom.buy.com
i needed to add more easily accessible usb connections to my system (as i only had one on the front of the computer and it sets back in an armoire).

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Positives: Good Connectivity, Easy Installation, Consistent Performance, Number of Ports: 6 USB

Targus ACH63US 4-Port

$33.00 Est. at Amazon

from from Michigan, www.circuitcity.com
it is also able to be powered by pluging in both usb cables included.
from from Michigan, www.circuitcity.com
i use this with my laptop.
from JT from SF, www.circuitcity.com
very small and stylish.
from www.amazon.com
great product, i have my blackberry, samsung p2 (music and video player) and jawbone charging from this usb device which is the size of a postage stamp.
from www.amazon.com
when i have looked at product image on amazon.com, i thought it is a bulky one but i don't have any other option except to rely on the product name which says "super mini".

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Positives: Easy Installation, Number of Ports: 4 USB, Form Factor: Mini, Data Transfer Speed: Up to 480 Mbps

Fuji U222-007-R 7-Port

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.mwave.com
the speed is as good as if the devices were plugged directly into the computer usb.
from www.mwave.com
the small size is a pleasure on my cramped desktop.
from www.amazon.com
only drawback i didn't realize in advance is that it is not usb-powered, and requires separate plugin to a/c power.
from www.amazon.com
while its not a true 7 port as you can actually see only 4 usb connectors in your hardware configuration once you have this conected to your desktop/laptop.
from www.amazon.com
it has solved my connection problems and is very reasonable in price and takes up very little space.

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Positives: Compact, High Quality, Number of Ports: 7 USB, Form Factor: Mini

Aluratek AUS0202 2-Port 2.0 Printer/ Peripheral

Aluratek AUS0202 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer/ Peripheral Auto Sharing Switch

$34.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.overstock.com
worked as advertised, hooked up my laptop & desk top to one laser printer and no problems.
from www.amazon.com
i had a new laptop that only had usb ports (no ports for printing to a parallel/serial port printer).
from www.amazon.com
i have it hooked up to a dell system on vista and sony viao on xp.
from www.amazon.com
the desktop is plugged into slot one and slot two remains available (with a standby usb cable) for quick macbook hookups.
from www.amazon.com
i connected both computers using only usb cables to this great device, then i went from this awesome device to an older, non-usb laser printer with a usb-to-serial/parallel port (i get serial &

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Positives: Easy Installation, Good Connectivity, Number of Ports: 1 USB, Form Factor: Desktop

Belkin B5U034 4-Port

$39.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
it is perfect for an on the move laptop for easy access and requires minimal space
from lt.dell.com
5 features: 5 [ratingof] 5 value: 5 [ratingof] 5 reviewed by: truth43 date:?february 2, 2009 prosi like how its small and lightweight and easy to pack.
from lt.dell.com
share this review: review?2?for?belkin hi-speed usb 2.0 pocket hub with travel surge protector with hidden swivel plug hub 4 ports overall: 5 [ratingof] 5 quality: 5
from lt.dell.com
perfect for laptop traveling.
from lt.dell.com
i move back and forth a lot from college to home in 2 different states and my house at college is old so the surge protector is perfect consnone!

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Positives: Compact, High Quality, Good Connectivity, Number of Ports: 4 USB

Belkin F1U200 4-Port Switch

$40.00 Est. at Amazon

from matco@matcoland.com from Mesa, AZ, clickfrom.buy.com
it's a nice, small product that works fine.
from matco@matcoland.com from Mesa, AZ, clickfrom.buy.com
true plug and play, no software to install.
from www.amazon.com
as of this writing, the product dimensions are listed as 10" in size.
from www.amazon.com
(i have it switching print jobs between various laptops running different operating systems; mac os-10.2.82, microsoft windows xp professional, and microsoft windows 2000.) although, in that there is
from www.amazon.com
this switchbox is exactly what i wanted: no software, just plug it in and it works (how often does that happen?!?!) both with my ibook and my pc.

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Positives: Compact, Number of Ports: 4 USB, Form Factor: Desktop, Additional Features: LED Power Indicator,LED Data Indicator

Aten US-401 4-Port

$21.00 Est. at Amazon

from Viera_Varmint from Melbourne Florida, clickfrom.buy.com
it installs easily - just plug in the usb cables.
from A Customer from Reidsville, NC, clickfrom.buy.com
small in size, (just right) and simple to hook up and use.
from www.amazon.com
i have a laptop and a desktop connected to the same dell a960 all-in-one printer.
from www.amazon.com
i did expect a little more from a msrp $60 product, but at bare minimum it must handle keyboard and mouse.
from www.amazon.com
it is not capable for switching keyboard or mouse usb connections, only other peripherials.

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Positives: Easy Installation, Compact, Number of Ports: 4 USB, Additional Features: LED Data Indicator

Belkin F5U304

$34.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Houston, TX, clickfrom.buy.com
my notebook desk was so messy with the usb cables running all over the place.
from A Customer from Houston, TX, clickfrom.buy.com
this usb hub performs great, solid build, the cable holder adds elegance.
from A Customer from Houston, TX, clickfrom.buy.com
i have all the four ports connected all the time(couple of 1tb harddrives, a jump drive and a printer).
from www.amazon.com
it comes with a 2.1 amp "wall-wart" switching power supply, which is smaller and more efficient than the linear power supplies that come with some usb hubs.
from www.amazon.com
i simply plugged it into my mac mini (which is 3 years old now) and it worked flawlessly with flash/stick things, a stereo, cameras, printer.

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Positives: Consistent Performance, Easy Installation, High Quality, Number of Ports: 4 USB

CTG 29553 4-Port

$32.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
doesn't have a header connection but an acutal usb plug so compatability is 100% for all computers.
from www.newegg.com
now my wife will stop nagging me about having to reach all the way around the back to plug in her camera.cons: minor nitpick, non-threaded mounting holes are a bit cheesy,but unfortunately
from www.amazon.com
this nifty little four-port hub drops into any unused 3.5 inch floppy drive bay on the front of your system and, viola, usb 2.0 available just for the plugging.
from www.amazon.com
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Positives: High Quality, Excellent Connectivity, Number of Ports: 4 USB, Form Factor: Bay

Ultra Max ULT31806 4-Port

$29.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
the price was cheap and i just plugged it in and it worked.
from www.tigerdirect.com
all i had to do was plug it in and it was ready to go.
from www.tigerdirect.com
with this little baby using the ac adaptor and connected to my piii laptop i now have enough power to run my external keyboard, audio fm transmitter, wireless printer transmitter and mp3 player at
from www.tigerdirect.com
i was utterly shocked at how small this unit is.
from www.amazon.com
it's compact size is a bonus.

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Positives: Easy Installation, Compact, Nice Connectivity, Number of Ports: 4 USB

Trendware TU-400E 4-Port

$17.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
these are also subject to causing issues with key binds when you have a keyboard plugged into one.
from www.amazon.com
this devise is a wonderful of the technology electronic, small, without connection to the ac power and with the possibility to connect in daisy change others usb hub's to comunicate scanner, ifr,
from www.amazon.com
I had been having trouble with the keyboard hook up in the pack of my processor.
from www.amazon.com
I missed in the description that these hubs do not support the much-faster USB 2.0 spec, but are the older, slower and therefore less-desirable USB 1.1 compliant.

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Positives: Compact, Number of Ports: 4 USB, Form Factor: Mini, Additional Features: LED Power Indicator

Kinamax 2.0 Ultra Slim 4-Ports Self Powered Mini

Kinamax USB 2.0 Ultra Slim 4-Ports Self Powered Mini HUB

$12.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
i bought one awhile ago and have used it on my laptop with great success.
from www.shop4tech.com
this is great for my laptop.
from bvrev.compusa.com
i had no connection problems except for with my one of my external hds.
from www.tigerdirect.com
i have had 4 thumb drives (8gb, 2gb, 512mb and 1gb) connected at once with no problem.
from www.amazon.com
i plugged my ancient lexmark optra r+ into it by using a parallel to usb cable and vista64 recognized, found driver.

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Positives: Consistent Performance, Easy Installation, Compact, Number of Ports: 4 USB

Belkin F5U507 4-Port

$37.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.overstock.com
the connection cords are a bit short when connecting to a cinema flat panel and the hub raises off the desk a bit- but that's my fault for connecting it to the monitor instead of the macbook.
from www.overstock.com
i needed to be able to connect my dvr to my computer through a firewire port but it didn't exactly work because the only port to connect to my computer is usb.
from CaptBud330@yahoo.com from Knoxville, TN, clickfrom.buy.com
it exactly matches the size of the mini and complements the good looks of the apple.
from Tom from Huron Twp, Michigan, clickfrom.buy.com
the hub is compact and cleverly designed with one each firewire and usb port in the front for easy connectivity.
from www.overstock.com
the included connecter is short for use with an imac because it was designed for use with a mini.

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Positives: Easy Installation, Consistent Performance, Number of Ports: 4 USB / 2 Firewire, Form Factor: Desktop

IOGear MiniHub GUH227 7-Port

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from www1.photoalley.com
made to stand up in its own stand, the weight of the wires connected to it tend to pull it off of the stand.
from lt.dell.com
seems to work with whatever usb device is pluged in.
from A Customer from Buffalo, NY, clickfrom.buy.com
when i connected my new imac i used all of the ports.
from www.newegg.com
i have an external hdd connected along with a printer and they work great!another nice feature of this hub is that it has 5 connections in back with 2 in front that work nicely for flash (key) drive
from www.newegg.com
comments: i got this thing so i could connect all of my usb devices, and i must say, it seems to work well.

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Positives: Good Connectivity, Easy Installation, Number of Ports: 7 USB, Form Factor: Mini

Belkin F5U244ME 4-Port

$26.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Madison, WI, clickfrom.buy.com
the connection is stable and fast.
from www.target.com
works okay but the usb plug connecting it to your comp is so short, from my laptop it isn't even able to rest on my desk.
from A Customer from Topeka KS, clickfrom.buy.com
the product's design is interesting, but the cord that connects the hub to the pc is only about one inch long, so if you have several usb ports next to each other the hub gets in the way of the other
from A Customer from Topeka KS, clickfrom.buy.com
more important, the hub gave me all sort of problems with my xp professional system.
from Greg A. Scoggin "studelark", www.target.com
if you need to power off laptop batteries on the road, this is a good choice.

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Positives: Number of Ports: 4 USB, Form Factor: Desktop, Data Transfer Speed: Up to 480 Mbps, Type: USB Hub

Belkin F5U234-APL-S 4-Port

$37.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this is a nice, small usb 2.0 hub.
from www.amazon.com
if you haven't connected the hub to electricity directly and your computer is on 'sleep' or 'stand by' mode, you won't be able to recharge your ipod or any other item that can charge through a usb.
from www.amazon.com
i had a need for more plugins for more usb equipment, on my mac computor, so this belkin f5u234-apl-s 4 really filled the bill.
from www.amazon.com
the shape allows you to insert usb peripherals into every slot including outsized ones like compactflash and sd flash readers.
from www.amazon.com
the external power dongle is small enough to fit into a standard power strip without covering other plugs and still allows a full complement of high power usb peripherals.

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Positives: Compact, Nice Connectivity, Number of Ports: 4 USB, Form Factor: Desktop

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USB and Firewire Hubs

Best USB and Firewire Hubs

Logitech Premium 4-Port

Ultra ULT31808 7-Port

Belkin F5U526-APL-S

Mobility Electronics iGo A97 Micro Power Tip

IOGear GUH284R 6-Port

Targus ACH63US 4-Port

Fuji U222-007-R 7-Port

Aluratek AUS0202 2-Port 2.0 Printer/ Peripheral

Belkin B5U034 4-Port

Belkin F1U200 4-Port Switch

Aten US-401 4-Port

Belkin F5U304

CTG 29553 4-Port

Ultra Max ULT31806 4-Port

Trendware TU-400E 4-Port

Kinamax 2.0 Ultra Slim 4-Ports Self Powered Mini

Belkin F5U507 4-Port

IOGear MiniHub GUH227 7-Port

Belkin F5U244ME 4-Port

Belkin F5U234-APL-S 4-Port

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