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What is the most beautiful powered usb hub out there?
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If you have a monitor, the macessity lineup has a stand for the monitor with a built in powered usb hub. They are aluminum and look good in my opinion.
I also was looking at a built into the desk hub. They have USB power hubs that fit into the cable holes in desks. I didn't have a hole and they were 40 bucks.
I ended up doing two things to improve my USB connections. First I bought a card for my mac pro. Gives me 4 more USB slots. Then I took apart a cheap hub and flush mounted it to my desk. Looks good.
As far as
I also was looking at a built into the desk hub. They have USB power hubs that fit into the cable holes in desks. I didn't have a hole and they were 40 bucks.
I ended up doing two things to improve my USB connections. First I bought a card for my mac pro. Gives me 4 more USB slots. Then I took apart a cheap hub and flush mounted it to my desk. Looks good.
As far as
That cut off wire to the left is actually the USB cable. That plugs into the computer or router, etc. The AC adapter is separate and can be used or not.
The only downside is that the USB cable is permanent. If it goes, the whole thing goes in the trash, unless you're handy enough to splice/repair USB cables.
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Here is the one I was talking about.
That's nice. Especially like that you can still use the hole for other cables and wires.
I have two of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...909&cm_re=belkin_USB_4-_-17-111-909-_-Product
The best part is they are stackable!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...909&cm_re=belkin_USB_4-_-17-111-909-_-Product
The best part is they are stackable!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 
Mine doesn't have the light and the fan... it's got the USB 2.0 square end and mini-USB instead.
Mine doesn't have the light and the fan... it's got the USB 2.0 square end and mini-USB instead.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Mine doesn't have the light and the fan... it's got the USB 2.0 square end and mini-USB instead.
*Gasps* What is it called? O.O
Is that a microphone also?!
I always thought the Logitech USB hub looked one of the sleekest and most minimalist.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Prem...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1262888715&sr=8-1
However the only problem i see in the design is that you'll end up having the USB cables sticking out on both sides, which I think diminishes its minimalist appeal. Oh well. Glossy black finish and a pretty green light
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Prem...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1262888715&sr=8-1
However the only problem i see in the design is that you'll end up having the USB cables sticking out on both sides, which I think diminishes its minimalist appeal. Oh well. Glossy black finish and a pretty green light
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Mine doesn't have the light and the fan... it's got the USB 2.0 square end and mini-USB instead.
That is beautiful. I hope this is real
Lol. Yes it is real. La Cie always seems to have the coolest stuff.
I've got my squid set up with the white ball attached to the back of my monitor, and the tentacles reach around from underneath the bottom of the display. Makes it simple to plug in iPhone iPod digi camera etc.
La Cie always seems to have the coolest stuff. I've got my squid set up with the white ball attached to the back of my monitor, and the tentacles reach around from underneath the bottom of the display. Makes it simple to plug in iPhone iPod digi camera etc.
I've got my squid set up with the white ball attached to the back of my monitor, and the tentacles reach around from underneath the bottom of the display. Makes it simple to plug in iPhone iPod digi camera etc.
I would really like to see that!
NEED! That looks awesome!
But 80 bucks...
I got that hub for $20 used at my local Bookman's. Not sure if those are everywhere but we have a great one here.
To the other poster, I think most USB hubs that require an additional power adapter will charge devices.
I don't think that it's really encouraged to plug in stuff that need a lot of power (Especially USB to more USB ports) since it would draw a lot of power out of your keyboard, which would then have less battery life overall when you plug in stuff through the hub.
I got that hub for $20 used at my local Bookman's. Not sure if those are everywhere but we have a great one here.
To the other poster, I think most USB hubs that require an additional power adapter will charge devices.
Yeah, think of it this way. Aside from the wacko MB Air Superdrive, USB devices are limited to something like 500 mA of power. So devices like portable HDDs are designed to accept as little as 500 mA to operate. So I would expect devices that charge off of USB would also be designed the USB standard in mind.
So stick with a powered USB hub and you're probably OK. I know that the Macally Trihub7 provides enough power to one of my portable HDDs that require a separate USB connection for power.