I was looking for a usb 2.0 hub a couple weeks back and settled for this 7 port Belkin since it's powered (5V / 3.8mA)
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Hi-Speed-USB-2-0-7-Port/dp/B000ESN9GA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1231456169&sr=8-3 despite the negative reviews, i can't say i have had any issues with it. then again, the hub is placed on a desk and not on top of anything warm/hot. ---------- Original Message ----------- From: "Bino Gopal" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 12:40:55 -0800 Subject: [H] USB hubs? > So as you guys can see from my previous two questions, I'm mainly > using my laptop (it's an IBM T42 with only two USB ports, though I > have a Lenovo T61 that I'm switching to at some point, even though > I've had it over an year! :P) and I've got a lot of USB devices now > (USB 2.0 2.5" HD, USB mouse and then USB flash drive, so I'm already > over the two ports that it comes with)! So I'm in need of a good USB > hub, more portable than not methinks. > > Now, obviously non-powered is more portable, but I worry as I hear > there are issues powering the HD from a single USB port at times, > though the weird thing is that I have a Rocketfish enclosure that > happens run to fine off a single USB port (the enclosure didn't come > with a double USB port cord like some do that I've seen; reference > my previous post on USB 2.0 2.5" enclosures for more details), so > that seems to be nice. > > .anyway, non-powered would be smaller/more portable, but I'm > thinking I should get a powered one just to be safe (I do carry a 7- > port power strip with me and a 15' extension cord in my laptop bag > to make sure I can *ALWAYS* reach the power if needed! ;). So any > links to the "best" USB hub and or personal recommendations are > welcomed! TIA! > > BINO ------- End of Original Message -------
