Looking for USB HUB

[GALAGA]

Hello,
I am looking for a USB HUB, I have looked around all the stores online, but I`m not sure what works for our mac mini. So far I have used up all my usb ports for external hd,keyboard,mouse and webcam. And I would like a couple more for mp3 player, flash drive etc. I`ve seen some with and without power adapter. Does not have to be 3.0.... Will you guys please post some pics of what you guys are using or give me a link when you have time pls.

Thanks again in advance

 

[cmeisenzahl]

Hello,
I am looking for a USB HUB, I have looked around all the stores online, but I`m not sure what works for our mac mini. So far I have used up all my usb ports for external hd,keyboard,mouse and webcam. And I would like a couple more for mp3 player, flash drive etc. I`ve seen some with and without power adapter. Does not have to be 3.0.... Will you guys please post some pics of what you guys are using or give me a link when you have time pls.
Thanks again in advance

Pretty much any USB 2 or 3 hub should work, the latter more expensive. I've used both powered and unpowered without a touch of trouble. Even used some of the sketchy $3 ones and they were fine. ;-)

 

[Macman45]

D-Link USB 3 here, it's a powered four port hub and never misses a beat...I don't like messing around with USB plugs behind my iMac...can lead to scratches ( yep I'm OCD ) I also have a new rMBP, so may well grab another one. I always buy powered hubs...I don't like drawing too much power from my Mac's.:

 

[Micky Do]

There are a heap of them out there, and I would have thought one would be much the same as another.

My early 2009 Mini has five USB ports, of which I have four in use, and there are a couple more on my wired keyboard, which are handy for connecting cameras, thumb-drives etc.

My first Mini had only two USB ports, so needed a hub for that. I got a powered D-Link model, so there were no issues with charging camera batteries and the like. It worked fine, and I would bring it back into service if required.

 

[drsox]

There are a heap of them out there, and I would have thought one would be much the same as another.

My early 2009 Mini has five USB ports, of which I have four in use, and there are a couple more on my wired keyboard, which are handy for connecting cameras, thumb-drives etc.

My first Mini had only two USB ports, so needed a hub for that. I got a powered D-Link model, so there were no issues with charging camera batteries and the like. It worked fine, and I would bring it back into service if required.

The thing you might be worried about (or not) is power supply whine. I had a Belkin that whistled so I sold it. Now I have a D-Link - silent. I also have a bunch of Netgear switches, some of the wall warts whistle, some are silent, so you pays your money and takes your chances.

 

[GALAGA]

thank you all

this is great information, seems like d-link is very popular and reliable. I`ve seen some GEARHEAD products out there which looks great, not familiar with that brand, but I really need it for functionality aside from looks. Thank you for the help guys!