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Could someone recommend a good, inexpensive, USB hub?
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Price? I really don't have much to spend... but I want something that wont break on the first day.
Belkin, D-Link, LynkSys....all have 4-7 port powered hubs in that price range. Do NOT buy one without a powerbrick!
Google, Pricewatch.com, ebay.uk = your friend, yes ?
Google, Pricewatch.com, ebay.uk = your friend, yes ?
I can't get a link for you right now, but MacMall has a 4 port USB 2.0 I Rocks hub with a power supply for $0 after rebate. I have one and, well, it works like it's supposed to.
Edit: Here's the link if you are still wondering.
http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail~dpno~446257.asp
Edit 2: Hmm, it says on the site that it isn't self-powered, but that's a lie. I bought that exact item from MacMall and it has a little power cable running down to my power brick.
You can also buy it from here: http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail~DPNo~639413.asp
Edit: Here's the link if you are still wondering.
http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail~dpno~446257.asp
Edit 2: Hmm, it says on the site that it isn't self-powered, but that's a lie. I bought that exact item from MacMall and it has a little power cable running down to my power brick.
You can also buy it from here: http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail~DPNo~639413.asp
There was one that looked like Godzilla, a while back, I'm not sure if they still make it or not, but it was kinda neat.
I think thats firewire. I wanted it soo bad but couldn't justify it (only two FW drives currently)T-Stex said:
Okay, heres a question for ya: When it comes to hubs, is there a difference between USB 1.1 and 2.0 or is it a marketing ploy so they can charge an extra $10? I understand the difference when in comes to the device/controller, but isn't a hub just rerouting it?
Thanks.
Kingsly said:
Well it's like trying to run 3-4 fire hoses (USB 2.0) down to a garden hose (USB 1.1 hub). While the printer may work other things just won't as there are slight differences on the inside of the hub for the 2.0 to "pass through". Just like USB 2.0 won't work with your Apple keyboard even though it's plugged into a USB 2.0 port.
Check out eCost. They frequently have $0-after-rebate items. A USB hub is typically one of them.
But be warned, though, the rebate can take months.
But be warned, though, the rebate can take months.
i have one from iogear that i bought from newegg. $26 for 6 ports (4 back/2 front) and a cf/sd/ms/etc reader. i think they make a 7 port version with no card reader for around the same price.
i think it's iogear at least....small, white, nondescript, etc.
i think it's iogear at least....small, white, nondescript, etc.