Good to see some MR members who aren't loud-mouthed uneducated uninformed f***s.
Browsing some other threads, it looks like I'm hardly the only one trying to find a
working USB 3.0 hub for any 2012 Mac that now supports the new standard.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1433387/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1503505/
At any rate, it appears that StarTech, Belkin, and Uspeed have all upgraded the firmware of their respective USB 3 hubs. OS X 10.7 users are encouraged to upgrade to OS X 10.8.2 (or later) to enjoy
reliable USB 3 hub speeds. Then there is a manufacturer called Plugged, which gets plenty of good reviews for their 4-port USB 3 hub, including great performance on USB 3-capable Macs.
For any Canadians lurking around here: There is a sale on for the Belkin USB 3 hub:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=259&item_id=054298 ;-)
I found TWO 7 Port that seams to also of been upgraded. They both use the new VIA VL812 Chipset And say that they are compatible with Mac. Check these out:
Anker® Uspeed USB 3.0 7 Port Hub + 1 Charging Port
http://www.ianker.com/product/68UPHUB-B8U
AMAZON
http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Adap...UTF8&colid=2PGVKBAVITS1H&coliid=ICHMS9CNTZ9X2
4 1/2 Stars with 123 customer reviews
and
Plugable USB3-HUB7-81X Seven-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Four-Amp Power Adapter (VIA chipset)
http://plugable.com/products/usb3-hub7-81x
AMAZON
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=B008ZGKWQI&linkCode=as2&tag=plugabltechno-20
5 Stars with 27 customer reviews
If anyone has either of these and has tested it let me know.
EDIT:
Anker® Uspeed USB 3.0 model [Anker® Uspeed USB 3.0 7 Port Hub + 1 Charging Port]
has the new VIA VL812 Chipset and is the only one, including the 4 port models, that tells about the update.
System Requirements
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS X
* Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4 users may experience unstable connections due to microchip incompatibility. Where possible, we recommend upgrading your OS X to Mountain Lion 10.8.2 or later.
If you encounter other performance concerns, please contact our customer support with your operating system information. We can then provide guidance on how to upgrade your hub's microchip firmware.
Note
1. The charging port (5V 2A) is designed for charging your mobile devices only and will not support data transfers.
2. 2.4 GHz wireless devices, such as wireless keyboards and mouse adapters, may not work in close proximity to USB 3.0 devices or hubs. Connecting to a USB 2.0 port is recommended.
3. For maximum performance, connected devices should not exceed a combined current of 7A. Otherwise, output current may become unstable or disconnect entirely.
4. Some USB 3.0 devices require a direct connection to host USB 3.0 ports, including some USB 3.0 hard disks.
5. Please note that Apple now provides an official update for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro computers purchased in June 2012. This update improves USB 3.0 performance and compatibility and can be downloaded from the official Apple website as "MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Update 2.0." Please contact our support team if you cannot locate this update.
I may be careful about purchasing one of the other products unless they have been upgraded and say what is is compatible with.