Why would a USB 3.0 hub NOT be compatible with rMBP?

[MacLifer]

I am looking for a USB 3.0 to attach to a rMBP. I saw this one on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Uspeed-Supers...F8&qid=1351532933&sr=8-7&keywords=USB+3.0+hub

But in the system requirements, it says this:

"System requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS (Not compatible with Retina Macbook Pro)"

Huh? Why would it not be compatible with the rMBP?

Related, what is a good USB 3.0 hub that *is* compatible with the rMBP?

 

[KylePowers]

From the most recent review:

I tried to cancel my order because it says that this does not work with the Macbook Pro Retina's. I was too late but, it does work with mine. I find that USB 3.0 is a bit finicky in general whether you're on a PC or a Mac. I do have to unplug it sometimes when booting up my Mac. Also daisy chaining them gives me mixed results. Attaching two USB hard drives causes me some issues on occasion but its not consistent. I don't think its the USpeed unit as I'm seeing same results with an iogear unit I have. Once I figured out the best "setup", it works fine.

USB 3.0 is so fast and readily available for Mac and PC's. The USpeed Superspeed hub does have some build quality issues. The USB ports feel as though you have to be gentle with them. I just have a feeling that it will eventually break. The iogear hub I have doesn't feel cheap but also didn't work as well as this did. Because of that, I gave it 4 stars.

 

[Macman45]

That is strange...I can't think of any reason why the retina display would make one iota of difference to USB3...Maybe they are concerned about power drain? Possibly a powered hub might be better....It's new technology, but the not compatible with rMBP is a strange one.

 

[charlieegan3]

There is no reason for it not to work. If it doesn't you can just return it, tell them you have a different computer.

 

[Freyqq]

It could be using some strange controller that only works with windows, but USB 3 is a standard spec. I don't understand why it would make a difference if they adhere to the USB 3 spec.

 

[scottxxxxx]

From the most recent review:

I guess we all have different definitions of "working".

This hub is not compatible with the RMBP and even the OP mention it being "flakey".

There are numerous posts on the forum about it not working.

I purchased this for my retina MBP. For USB 2 devices, it worked intermittently and I noticed that my logitech mouse would not respond after the computer returned from sleep.
Unfortunately, it did not recognize a new WD USB 3 HD, a bytecc USB3 to ESATA, or a dat optic USB3 to ESATA adapter.
All three of which work fine, albeit at USB 2 speeds, with my old Belkin USB 2 hub.

If you have a Retina MBP, I would not recommend this device since none of the USB 3 devices are recognized by the OS, and since the light on the hub does not illuminate, the hub itself.

 

[filman408]

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5172#5

 

[rmwebs]

Sorry to bump this up, but I bought the uspeed 4 port hub after the Nov 2012 update (Which was basically just them shipping it with a beefier power supply).

On the rMBP it works fine with ONE hard drive attached. If you attach any more it craps out.

As it stands there is no USB 3.0 hub that works as it should with the rMBP. It seems Apple have borked up the implementation of USB 3.0.

 

[cube]

I bought a USB 2.0 hub from a quality brand once and it did not work with Vista or later.