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Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Mobile Hub F5U701-BLK

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
(5 out of 5)

USB charger

Apr 22, 2008 - By Stan Matofu (McKinney, TX)

The hub charges USB devices without computer. The power adapter is 4Amps. For the charging feature alone, it is worth 5 stars.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
(2 out of 5)

Great hub, stylish. Cable is a joke.

Sep 2, 2008 - By dosers (South Pasadena, CA USA)

This is a very stylish hub, works well and is much smaller than it appears in the pictures.
The bad news: The power cable that it comes with, and which is required for a lot of Hardware that draws power the USB port cannot provide is WAY too short. In fact, it's positively a joke, and completely useless. It's maybe half a meter. Less than 3 feet. It won't even touch the floor from my table-top, much less have any chance of ever reaching a power outlet.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
(5 out of 5)

This device has it all!

Aug 16, 2008 - By H. J. Matthews (Alexandria, VA)

Short of high-tech validation testing, my use of this device resulted in all positives regarding function. The only negative (below) doesn't affect the device functionality one bit.

POSITIVES:
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- Enables the obvious use of 7 USB ports where your PC probably doesn't have that many built-in. These extra ports can be conveniently setup on your table top so you don't have to reach down to (or behind) your PC to connect dynamic devices like cameras and cell phones.

- Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0 speeds simultaneously. In other words, USB 2.0 devices don't slow down just because you plug in a slower/older USB 1.1 device.

- Works with or without the power cord.

- When using the power cord, this unit charges USB devices even if not connected to a PC. My daughter wants another one in her room just for this purpose.

- Small enough to include in a laptop bag (though this is not how I use it).

- Excellent price for all this capability.

NEGATIVES:
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- The physical device is light weight. If it was huge and heavy (like maybe a TV or a PC), you could plug in USB cables with one hand. Unless you screw this device down, you'll need two hands. Also, it won't stay put and may twist or flop around if you pull or twist the connected cables.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
(5 out of 5)

Excellent - It's compact and works great!

Jul 2, 2008 - By Darrell K. Pugh (Livermore, CA)

It does what its supposed to without getting in the way. A very sleek, compact design, that enhances my work area.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
(2 out of 5)

Works as expected, with a few flaws

Aug 18, 2008 - By Justin

The hub works as expected -- you can plug in multiple devices, nothing too complex.

But the power cable is WAY too short. Also, the USB connector that plugs in to the computer doesn't fit my Macbook Pro very well. Barely jiggling the wire causes it to come lose and disconnect all my devices. It's a shame, too, because I have a WD Passport HD plugged into the hub, and disconnecting without ejecting it can cause some serious problems with the drive. Luckily nothing has happened yet.