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stfwayne

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The Inateck UC5001 desktop USB charger is the third product that Inateck has sent me for review and this one, like all the others, does not disappoint. Inateck set out to create a small, efficient, easy way to charge five USB devices at the same time, and they have succeeded.

The product comes with two cables, one serving as a power supply that connects the unit to the outlet and another shorter cable that would connect the hub itself to the included power supply box. The hub is has a lightweight, sleek, and simple design. The only issue could be portability since the power supply is a bit hefty, nothing too heavy or too big, but nowhere near as small and minimalistic as the hub itself.

Before receiving this charger I would use a surge protector that had two built in USB plugs to charge my iPhone, Android, and camera. My iPad Mini and iPad Air would NOT charge with the standard 1A USB plug, and due to the amount of plugs, I couldn’t charge more than 2 devices at a time anyways. However, the Inateck UC5001 charges all five of my devices at the same time, quickly, and without getting the hub or the devices hot to the touch.

Now onto the super charging vs regular charging. Two of the ports allow for Super Charging or Fast Charging at 2.1A As for the speed of the iPhone / iPad Mini charging I did not notice much of a difference in speed when it comes to charging in the normal vs super charging ports but I did notice that my iPad Air at low battery levels would charge without using the adapter and that is a huge plus for me and many others who require a separate plug to charge their Android / iOS tablet devices.

Inateck has managed to fit all these great features into a device that is sold for $20. When you are competing against a variety of other companies who make the same or similar product you need to stick out. The small and simple design, coupled with the cheap price tag and Inateck’s long lasting products make this device a no brainer especially if you have a household with many devices that need to be charged.

Before I received this product, I was a bit wary about the necessity and value of purchasing a separate charging hub for my devices but there are many benefits. The Inateck UC 5001 allows one to consolidate your cables and make more room on your desktop surface, allows all your devices to be charged under one surge protector, and most importantly allows the user to charge devices that require a dedicated power supply (iPad/other tablets) without the hassle of unplugging and plugging charging cables.

The Inateck UC5001 is a great buy at $20, I give it a 5/5.

Link: http://www.inateck.com/inateck-uc5001-5-port-usb-family-sized-desktop-charger/

If you have any questions feel free to ask.
 

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