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Cables To Go 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub
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Great Hub for Mac OS X users!
(5 out of 5) by Amazon Stockholder on Jan 24, 2008 (Houston, TX)I purchased this hub mostly for needing extra ports along with all the positive reviews combined with a nice price. I bought this in anticipation of buying a MacBook Air (only 1 USB port, sadly).
Right now it's connected to my iBook G4, and all 7 ports are filled, and everything is working perfectly. Connected to it are the following:
(1) D-Link Bluetooth Dongle (USB 1.1 device)
(2) 250 GB hard drive
(3) 500 GB hard drive
(4) 2 GB thumb drive
(5) 7-in-1 flash card reader
(6) Elgato Turbo.264
(7) iPod Shuffle, 2nd generation
All devices are running well and at expected USB 2 speeds, where supported. I also do NOT have it plugged into the wall, with the included power adapter.
All in all, a first rate hub... at a nice price. You don't need to spend the extra $10-$20 for a name brand like Cisco or D-Link.
Right now it's connected to my iBook G4, and all 7 ports are filled, and everything is working perfectly. Connected to it are the following:
(1) D-Link Bluetooth Dongle (USB 1.1 device)
(2) 250 GB hard drive
(3) 500 GB hard drive
(4) 2 GB thumb drive
(5) 7-in-1 flash card reader
(6) Elgato Turbo.264
(7) iPod Shuffle, 2nd generation
All devices are running well and at expected USB 2 speeds, where supported. I also do NOT have it plugged into the wall, with the included power adapter.
All in all, a first rate hub... at a nice price. You don't need to spend the extra $10-$20 for a name brand like Cisco or D-Link.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
Review at 3 months use
(1 out of 5) by David N. Broadbent on Dec 19, 2007 (Rochester, NY)I purchased the hub 3 months ago, not realizing that it would have a short life. In recent weeks devices - among others, an ink jet printer and a palm pilot cradle - served by the hub have begun to "malfunction."
I discovered that the devices are ok but the hub is not doing its job.
Hoping your experience is better than mine after 3 months.
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David
I discovered that the devices are ok but the hub is not doing its job.
Hoping your experience is better than mine after 3 months.
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David
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Lots of extra USB ports with a tiny footprint
(4 out of 5) by Deet on May 13, 2007 (San Diego, CA USA)If you're looking for a lot of extra ports for all your USB devices and don't want some big space age looking thing on your desk taking up space, then this USB Hub is for you!
After doing some fairly extensive research on USB Hubs, I found that most all of them are pretty large. I wasn't sure why, but they were. Then I checked out Amazon.com and found this little USB hub with 7 ports on it! Exactly what I was after. Plus it works on a Mac and PC so I could use it on my PowerMac that's got Windows running on it. Perfect!
My one complaint is that if you change USB devices a lot, the hub might slide off it's little base. Not a big deal, but worth noting if you're going to be plugging in and unplugging USB devices frequently.
After doing some fairly extensive research on USB Hubs, I found that most all of them are pretty large. I wasn't sure why, but they were. Then I checked out Amazon.com and found this little USB hub with 7 ports on it! Exactly what I was after. Plus it works on a Mac and PC so I could use it on my PowerMac that's got Windows running on it. Perfect!
My one complaint is that if you change USB devices a lot, the hub might slide off it's little base. Not a big deal, but worth noting if you're going to be plugging in and unplugging USB devices frequently.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
Worst piece of hardware I've ever encountered
(1 out of 5) by T. Jensen on Mar 11, 2008I bought this hub based on all the good reviews and now I feel it's my duty to warn all potential purchasers out there. This hub is terrible, sure it works fine if you plug a mouse into it or something as rudimentary as that, but plug something that requires data transfer, such as a harddrive or a printer into it and expect failure. It drops printjobs, unmounts harddrives and basically just fails at performing the one task asked of it, to increase the number of viable USB 2.0 ports on your machine. Do not buy this device.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Nearly perfect
(5 out of 5) by JRB on Aug 10, 2007 (California)So much better than some of the not-necessarily cheap competition out there.
Positives:
Sturdy metal case - Feels very solid.
Good looking - Sleek silver and black with a prominent blue light (contrary to what at least one poster said, marred by a minimum of painted lettering).
Solid performance - 100% reliable so far. Every device plugged in to it works perfectly (quite unlike the simlarly-priced hub it replaced). Very satisfying.
Good port spacing - Especially the side with three ports. The base actually helps here, as the plugs are held a small distance away from the wall or desk, and are therefore easier to grip.
Negatives (mostly minor):
USB-to-PC and power cord placement - Are alongside four of the seven ports, creating unnecessary crowding on one side. What is worse is that they are on opposite ends of the device, so if the cords are going to the same place, it is difficult to gather them together or otherwise keep them away from devices and wires you plug in. I would have preferred them to be side-by-side on the end so they could be kept out of the way. As it is, I used an L-adapter on the mini USB to mitigate the problem.
Bright blue light - I like the light, as it is a nice color, and as another has said, provides an efficient night light. As it happens, I have the device in a position where I do not look directly at it. On a whim, I looked straight into it and found it something like looking directly into an LED flashlight (I agree: Way too bright). Try to position it where it will not shine directly into users' eyes.
Sliding bracket - Works well if you want your hub to slide. I added adhesive rubber feet (cut to size) on one end to prevent sliding in that direction. You can mount the bracket with good double sided tape if you do not want to create holes in your wall or desk.
Short USB cable - I have several USB cables with a mini end (used by many cameras and phones) but no long ones. Be sure to get one the length you will need when you buy this hub.
Positives:
Sturdy metal case - Feels very solid.
Good looking - Sleek silver and black with a prominent blue light (contrary to what at least one poster said, marred by a minimum of painted lettering).
Solid performance - 100% reliable so far. Every device plugged in to it works perfectly (quite unlike the simlarly-priced hub it replaced). Very satisfying.
Good port spacing - Especially the side with three ports. The base actually helps here, as the plugs are held a small distance away from the wall or desk, and are therefore easier to grip.
Negatives (mostly minor):
USB-to-PC and power cord placement - Are alongside four of the seven ports, creating unnecessary crowding on one side. What is worse is that they are on opposite ends of the device, so if the cords are going to the same place, it is difficult to gather them together or otherwise keep them away from devices and wires you plug in. I would have preferred them to be side-by-side on the end so they could be kept out of the way. As it is, I used an L-adapter on the mini USB to mitigate the problem.
Bright blue light - I like the light, as it is a nice color, and as another has said, provides an efficient night light. As it happens, I have the device in a position where I do not look directly at it. On a whim, I looked straight into it and found it something like looking directly into an LED flashlight (I agree: Way too bright). Try to position it where it will not shine directly into users' eyes.
Sliding bracket - Works well if you want your hub to slide. I added adhesive rubber feet (cut to size) on one end to prevent sliding in that direction. You can mount the bracket with good double sided tape if you do not want to create holes in your wall or desk.
Short USB cable - I have several USB cables with a mini end (used by many cameras and phones) but no long ones. Be sure to get one the length you will need when you buy this hub.