The Top USB and Firewire Hubs for Power

IOGear GUB201 1-Port

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
i have it plugged into a powered hub with my keyboard, mouse and flashdrive.
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i had piggy-backed everything else into a powered usb.
from www.amazon.com
bus powered, so no external power supply and there is no need to install any software for it.
from www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i bought this to swap my usb mouse and keyboard (connected to a powered hub) between my two computers.
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if i "power on" only computer 1, the switch automatically connects the printer to that computer.

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Positives: Easy Installation, Excellent Connectivity, Compact, Number of Ports: 1 USB

Linksys ProConnect 2-HUB4 4-Port

$32.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
have had no problems with this item, and it's a good price for the powered kind of usb hubs, which i have found are pretty necessary for most usb items.
from www.amazon.com
it doesn't get terribly hot or blow out the pc's usb controller when you power it up.
from www.amazon.com
the power plug is a right-angled angled one that gets in the way of the unit sitting flat unless it's turned to the left of the unit.
from www.amazon.com
only issue i have is the l-shaped plug for the power, a straight in plug would have worked much better given the diminutive size of the hub.
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it's linksys what more can i say?cons: not really a con...but, would like it if the power connection into the back of the unit were straight instead of a 90 degree plug.other thoughts: new egg's the

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

Targus ACH103US 2.0 4-Port Bend-A-Hub

Targus ACH103US USB 2.0 4-Port Bend-A-Hub With Mini USB Adapter (Black)

$25.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
my digital camera, my cell phone, external hard drive (it does not draw power from the usb), printer, wireless mouse.
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it is not powered, but i'm not dragging around a pile of peripherals either!
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if you haven't seen a power squid, it's a hydra-like, multi-headed surge suppressor.
from www.amazon.com
no need for a space-taking physical usb powered hub(s).

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Positives: Good Connectivity, Compact, Consistent Performance, Form Factor: Mini

Targus Ultra Mini 4 Port

$23.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it has a cable which is split into two usb plugs - one just to transmit data, the second to power the unit.
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also, it will power up any devices you have that are powered through usb such as a rechargable mouse.
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hey guys, try it without an outside energy source, i just hope i,m not gonna fry something but it seems to work fine just plugged into a powered usb port.
from www.amazon.com
has a connection for an external power supply (power supply was not included) comes with a usb cable that's 'long enough' for most users, many will like that a longer or shorter cable can be used as
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just remember that all bus powered usb hubs only have power up to 500ma.

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

Kensington DomeHub 33118 7-Port

$45.00 Est. at Amazon

from CJ from San Francisco, CA, www.circuitcity.com
the product comes with a plug that enhances the hub's speed and probably requires less of the computers power.
from EdSki from Bethel, CT, www.circuitcity.com
this hub provides a total of 7 ports, one on top and 6 behind where the power supply plugs in.
from rdale from Kentucky, www.circuitcity.com
the only negative was that power seems to be fed back through the main connector to the originating usb port.
from Bryan from Portland, TX, www.circuitcity.com
the power supply is rated for 2 amps, which was double my previous hub.
from Cat from IL, www.circuitcity.com
powered connections, indicator lights.

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Positives: Nice Connectivity, Compact, Consistent Performance, Number of Ports: 7 USB

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.amazon.com
it did not power the guitar hero peripherals.
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sabrent usb hub is compact, slim, and self-powered.
from www.amazon.com
if i had to buy an inexpensive, self-powered hub, i'd give this one a whirl!
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can't beat ceap price, only weighs a few ounces, plastic with power light.
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self powered is nice too, no drag on my laptop.

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

Targus Notebook Chillhub

$61.00 Est. at Amazon

from TM from Richmond, VA, www.circuitcity.com
this one function with power, and if needed as portable, can switch to 'wireless' where it just plugs to your computer for power.
from bvrev.compusa.com
the power cable (required) is a bit too short, so a nearby outlet or extension cord is necessary.
from www.amazon.com
if i need more usb power and/or want to utilize the fans to cool my notebook (which it does quietly and well), i plug in the ac adapter.
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the usb hub works just fine and the unit can be powered by its own ac adapter, but i typically just let the usb cable power it.
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- very nicely located usb ports that can be powered with the included ac wall plug (useful for high power usb devices).

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

Belkin 2-N-1 2.0 7-Port

$47.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Rochester, NY, clickfrom.buy.com
also, it will power the 320gb maxtor mini hd and the 250gb wd passport hd, which won't run on usb hubs without an external power source.
from www.amazon.com
vista 64 recognized it without a hitch, as well as any other devices i have plugged into the hub, both powered (printer) and non-powered (mouse & keyboard).
from www.amazon.com
a little above $20 for a 7 port belkin usb hub is a steal, especially when it's externally powered, which is good for two reasons - 1.
from www.amazon.com
excellent product that takes a load away from your computer's power supply.
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my second problem is i have external speakers that use a usb port for their power.

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Positives: Easy Installation, Compact, Number of Ports: 4 USB, Form Factor: Desktop

Mobility Electronics iGo A97 Micro Power Tip

Mobility Electronics iGo A97 Micro USB Power Tip

$13.00 Est. at Amazon

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this is the igo power tip which supports micro-usb, which is the data+power socket standard used for the new kindle 2.
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put the phone into power save mode first (push the power button and the screen goes black) then turn on the igo and insert into the phone.
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this adapter works perfectly with my razr2, and has reinforced my commitment to my igo power system!

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Positives: Compact, Good Connectivity

Zonet ZUH2215V 4-Port

$16.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Cocoa, FL, clickfrom.buy.com
opened up my computer, slid it in, powered it up and bam!
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i purchased a pretty case, and a reliable power supply, before i discovered something known as far.
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i turned my system off, installed the board into an open pci slot, and then turned the power back on.
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(of course, you have to power off the machine, etc., but winders recognizes right away..) a great price for a nice card.
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no clutter, no power cords, no fuss, no muss.

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

IOGear GUH284R 6-Port

$49.00 Est. at Amazon

from SC from Santa barbara, Ca, clickfrom.buy.com
actually the usb ports on it work fine without any extra power (usb cable only) but for all the flash drives to work, you need to use the extra power source (ac adapter), which is a bit annoying.
from Bunkey from San Fernando Valley, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
i needed a self powered usb hub, had another hub, card reader/writer, not self powered and it halted my system on bootup.
from boboneal@hotmail.com from Suffolk, VA, clickfrom.buy.com
it plugs in the back of the desktop and sits up nicely on the monitor shelf, connected by two cables (usb and power from it's ac/dc adapter).
from S^RGE from St. Peters, Mo., clickfrom.buy.com
i just assumed the unit got it's power from the pc usb cable.
from A Customer from Houston, TX , clickfrom.buy.com
the hub was easy to set up, just plug it into a power outlet, plug it into your computer and turn on your computer.

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

Ultra Products Stackable 7-Port 2.0 Hub

Ultra Products Ultra Stackable 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub

$36.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
power supply is nice so it has enough juice to power my peripherals plus it matches my black theme :)
from www.tigerdirect.com
i have a massive pc and a ton of heavy weight peripherials and require a powered usb hub and this one delivers.
from www.tigerdirect.com
here's my scenario: six stacked external drive enclosures, power unit and the usb hub.
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ac power is a big plus, but the power isn't enough to drive most desktop periphials.

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

Cables Unlimited 1800P 4-Port

$26.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Pasadena, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
note that it is ac powered, which was necessary for the application for which i bought the hub.it works as advertised.
from www.tigerdirect.com
it also works without the external power adapter if only low-current devices are plugged in.
from www.tigerdirect.com
this powered usb hub runs my trackball mouse, 4gb usb flash drive readyboost, logitech usb stereo speakers, and samsung cell phone data/ charge cable for downloading and power charging...
from www.tigerdirect.com
for anyone who travels or lives outside of the usa, this handy little device comes complete with a dual voltage (110v/220v) power supply.

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

Belkin F5U307

$43.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.mwave.com
the ac adapter is one of those large ones, so make sure you have room in your power strip if that's what you use.vista recognized it right away and it was ready to go.i like the fact it has 2 usb
from www.bestbuy.com
powered hubs, such as this product, are far superior to unpowered hubs.
from ULTIMATE@EPIX.NET from Lawton, PA, clickfrom.buy.com
this powered hub is a must have for any serious computer user, or even the casual user...especially convenient even on a crowded desk...also convenient for easy access to users of flash memory and
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summary: this is an excellent powered usb 2.0 hub from belkin with a great design to accomodate 7 total usb ports (2 on topfor easy access).
from www.walmart.com
she was using an adaptor or hub which requires power from the notebook.

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Positives: Good Connectivity, High Quality, Compact, Number of Ports: 7 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 GW from Atlanta, Georgia, www.circuitcity.com
i bought this hub due to the fact that if you use both cables that it would provide power to usb devices without having an external power adapter.
from JT from SF, www.circuitcity.com
i particularly like the fact that with the y power cord there is no power adapter required.
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by the way, one more additional feature is that it can handle high power usb devices like digital cameras etc, without having to power them seperately.
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this cable has two usb cables on the computer end, so that it can suck more power for the attached usb accessories; although this seems kind of pointless, if you have a very power hungry accessory,

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

Sabrent SBT-UHPA 4-Port

$15.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
it's a powered port hub for heaven's sake, not rocket science.
from bvrev.compusa.com
plus the power cord is a lot shorter than i thought it would be.
from www.tigerdirect.com
when traveling i am able to hook up 2 external hardrives that have their own power and a bluetooth dongle.
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comments: works awesome and straight from the box, plugged it into laptop plugged the power adapter into the wall and presto working usb hub.
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external power supply powers all usb devices with no troublecons: none

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Positives: Compact, Consistent Performance, Number of Ports: 4 USB, Form Factor: Desktop

SIIG JU-H42B22 4-Port

$32.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
i could tell the green light is used when a device is being powered through the hub but it was unclear what the yellow light was used for, so i emailed support.
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comments: fast delivery, needed usb to plug hub in to along with extra floppy power supply connection to work.
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except that i would have prefered a beige one--not any big deal though.other thoughts: this unit should work with any at or atx power supply that has one unused floppy drive-style power connecter.
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take note that it gets its power from the power supply and they include a power supply wire to connect it.
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it gets it's own power from a molex connector.

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Positives: Easy Installation, Excellent Connectivity, Number of Ports: 4 USB, Form Factor: Bay

IOGear GUH274 4-Port

$24.00 Est. at Amazon

from nes one from east bay, ca, clickfrom.buy.com
my only two gripes are as follows, #1 it gets really hot where the power cord connects and # 2 the usb cable to plug the hub into the computer is only as long as shown in the picture, not much more
from www.mwave.com
although it comes with a a/c adapter, you can drop it if you are not using lots of power consuming usb device!best for laptop users!
from www.mwave.com
the installation was simple with a basic plug and play process and comes with power adapter.
from www.tigerdirect.com
the included power supply will provide enough power for printers, scanners, external drives and more.
from www.mwave.com
comes with power adapter.

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

Kensington PocketHub 33058 4-Port

$23.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.circuitcity.com
plug it in works instantly, requires no ac adapter runs off the computers power.
from www.mwave.com
summary: plug it in works instantly, requires no ac adapter runs off the computers power.
from www.mwave.com
but for desktop users, you may need something more powerful with usb 2.0 support.
from www.mwave.com
i've been using a logitech usb 1.1 which is bulky and uses external power.
from www.mwave.com
it doesn't need a power cord, and it's attractive

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

StarTech.com ST7200 7-Port

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Phoenix, AZ, clickfrom.buy.com
powers all my usb peripherals & now i still have some free on my computer
from A Customer from Trenton, NJ, clickfrom.buy.com
no problem so far, as in power or operation.....very compact...reasonable price.....highly recommended...!!!
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i do use the option of the external power supply to the usb port, and im not sure what happens if it wasnt plugged in, but i would recommend using the power supply if you can.
from www.amazon.com
i have three usb 2.0 powered hubs, and the other two (different brand) sometimes drop the connection and sometimes don't provide enough power and shut down a port or two.
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the power supply stays out of the way and allows all those usb devices to exchange data without sibling rivalry.

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Positives: Easy Installation, Number of Ports: 7 USB, Form Factor: Desktop, Data Transfer Speed: Up to 480 Mbps

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USB and Firewire Hubs

Best USB and Firewire Hubs for Power

IOGear GUB201 1-Port

Linksys ProConnect 2-HUB4 4-Port

Targus ACH103US 2.0 4-Port Bend-A-Hub

Targus Ultra Mini 4 Port

Kensington DomeHub 33118 7-Port

Kinamax 2.0 Ultra Slim 4-Ports Self Powered Mini

Targus Notebook Chillhub

Belkin 2-N-1 2.0 7-Port

Mobility Electronics iGo A97 Micro Power Tip

Zonet ZUH2215V 4-Port

IOGear GUH284R 6-Port

Ultra Products Stackable 7-Port 2.0 Hub

Cables Unlimited 1800P 4-Port

Belkin F5U307

Targus ACH63US 4-Port

Sabrent SBT-UHPA 4-Port

SIIG JU-H42B22 4-Port

IOGear GUH274 4-Port

Kensington PocketHub 33058 4-Port

StarTech.com ST7200 7-Port

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