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USB2 and USB3 hubs on rMBP

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UNCMo96

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Oct 26, 2007
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I was looking to buy a USB hub for my rMBP. Right now I only have one USB 3 device and the rest are USB 2. Are there any hubs that allow you to hook up both USB3 and USB2 devices (and keep them at their respective speeds)?
 
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MacKid

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Jan 1, 2003
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USB 3 hubs are still relatively pricey - since people swimming in the most up-to-date devices are obviously not very limited by cost. I'd recommend using a good old-fashioned USB 2 hub for all your devices, and using the other port on your computer for your single USB 3 device.

Most (maybe all) USB 3 hubs are backwards-compatible with USB 2 devices, though.
 
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anarti

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Nov 28, 2012
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I have Belin USB 2.0 hub bought at apple store. It's all right, built quality is perfect, but it is still 2.0.

I had to use more USB 3.0 devices so the only resonable prices USB 3.0 hub was Lindys (in UK). It works like a charm so no I can have 8 USB ports, including 4 USB 3.0 which is nice.

It's kind of strange, why still nowadays there is no USB 3.0 at good price and good build quality.
 
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swerve147

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Jan 12, 2013
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anarti said:
I have Belin USB 2.0 hub bought at apple store. It's all right, built quality is perfect, but it is still 2.0.

I had to use more USB 3.0 devices so the only resonable prices USB 3.0 hub was Lindys (in UK). It works like a charm so no I can have 8 USB ports, including 4 USB 3.0 which is nice.

It's kind of strange, why still nowadays there is no USB 3.0 at good price and good build quality.
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So that lindys hub is reliable for USB 3.0? Would you please provide a link?
 
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