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Iogear guh276 3-port usb 2.0 mobile hub.
This review is from : IOGEAR 3-Port USB 2.0 Mobile Hub GUH276 (Black)
It may be...perfect. .
Check out the other available multi-usb hubs. Many of them require that you plug them in to an electrical outlet. This one: no need to plug it into the wall.
But there is another problem with most of them; you have push/pull the usb device into the port. The ports are almost always designed so you have to push/pull horizontally. So, as you push/pull, the unit will slide. You have to brace it with one hand while you push/pull with the other.
I was looking for one where the pressure was vertical, and this one is. I press it down "into the table" so no bracing needed. Of course, to retrieve the usb device you do need to brace it.
Here is a list of things I like about this hub:
' No need for electricity
' I always struggle to figure out which way to plug usb devices in because some genius somewhere decided that everything should be black. Black on black with more black which means that it's impossible to see unless you use a flashlight. The little plastic tabs inside these hubs- the one that lets you know which way to plug it in- those tabs are white. Super easy.
' It has an additional "Mini-B" connector which fits most cameras.
'It's cheap
'It's highly portable. It plugs into any of your usb ports, front or back, but it's cord is only like, what, 3" or so. So for my home PC I have a cheap-o usb cord extender that allows me to place it anywhere on the desk and still have it reach to whatever port. Then, on the road, with my netbook, throw it in the bag, its small (smaller than most mice), lightweight, and no extra extender cord needed because netbook/laptop distances are nil.
' it has four rubber non-slip dots on the bottom which keeps it from sliding as you plug it in.
All in all, great price, super convenient, cool looking and functional.
It may be...perfect. .
Check out the other available multi-usb hubs. Many of them require that you plug them in to an electrical outlet. This one: no need to plug it into the wall.
But there is another problem with most of them; you have push/pull the usb device into the port. The ports are almost always designed so you have to push/pull horizontally. So, as you push/pull, the unit will slide. You have to brace it with one hand while you push/pull with the other.
I was looking for one where the pressure was vertical, and this one is. I press it down "into the table" so no bracing needed. Of course, to retrieve the usb device you do need to brace it.
Here is a list of things I like about this hub:
' No need for electricity
' I always struggle to figure out which way to plug usb devices in because some genius somewhere decided that everything should be black. Black on black with more black which means that it's impossible to see unless you use a flashlight. The little plastic tabs inside these hubs- the one that lets you know which way to plug it in- those tabs are white. Super easy.
' It has an additional "Mini-B" connector which fits most cameras.
'It's cheap
'It's highly portable. It plugs into any of your usb ports, front or back, but it's cord is only like, what, 3" or so. So for my home PC I have a cheap-o usb cord extender that allows me to place it anywhere on the desk and still have it reach to whatever port. Then, on the road, with my netbook, throw it in the bag, its small (smaller than most mice), lightweight, and no extra extender cord needed because netbook/laptop distances are nil.
' it has four rubber non-slip dots on the bottom which keeps it from sliding as you plug it in.
All in all, great price, super convenient, cool looking and functional.
IOGEAR 3-Port USB 2.0 Mobile Hub GUH276 (Black) Reviews
Exactly what I wanted . The hub is sleek, compact, inexpensive...it needs no AC adapter and it has the USB ports facing up. This is exactly what I've been looking for. The fact that I can charge my headset as well is definitely a plus. Most hubs I had been looking at were clunky or expensive. It works great and does exactly what I need it to do.
Exactly what I wanted . The hub is sleek, compact, inexpensive...it needs no AC adapter and it has the USB ports facing up. This is exactly what I've been looking for. The fact that I can charge my headset as well is definitely a plus. Most hubs I had been looking at were clunky or expensive. It works great and does exactly what I need it to do.
IOGEAR 3-Port USB 2.0 Mobile Hub GUH276 (Black) Opinions
Performance at a great price . I bought this USB hub to make it more convenient to plug my laptop computer into a full-size keyboard, mouse, and external USB hard drive at my office. I wanted a small unit so I could use it for travel as well. It serves both these functions well. Speed is as expected. Very good price.
Performance at a great price . I bought this USB hub to make it more convenient to plug my laptop computer into a full-size keyboard, mouse, and external USB hard drive at my office. I wanted a small unit so I could use it for travel as well. It serves both these functions well. Speed is as expected. Very good price.
Excellent value in compact hub . This IOGear 3-port hub is an excellent value. The cords retract into the hub, making it very nice to transport. The hub is very compact, well-made, and reliable.
Simple & Easy . This product works well and is simple and easy. My only criticism, and it probably lists this in the details and I overlooked it, is that I wish the male usb plug end had a longer cord... it has to sit very close to the port which is a crowded spot (I have a macbook and all of the ports are on the left-side next to eachother.
So, in terms of creating 2 additional USB ports it does the job, but jam it in just a few inches from my external speaker cord, external monitor mini-hd cable, the power cord and a plug in the other USB port, and the area is pretty messy.
So, in terms of creating 2 additional USB ports it does the job, but jam it in just a few inches from my external speaker cord, external monitor mini-hd cable, the power cord and a plug in the other USB port, and the area is pretty messy.
The perfect USB hub . My company laptop only has 2 USB ports and this was the perfect solution. I now have plenty of ports and everything fits. The hub sits flat and you can push straight down to insert a USB. Every laptop should have this!
it works . It works. I've not had any issues with it. I like the small size. I also like the brand. They seem to always make working products.
Great for laptops . The cables you see in the pictures hide into the side of the body making this a great travel accessory for my laptop. I don't have to worry about the cables getting damaged while in my laptop bag. The way the USB ports are well spaced helps alot too.
Does what it says on the tin. . I haven't tried the micro-USB connector on this port, but I've been using it as a hub for about a month now. This hub appears to be well built, and it does a good job. No complaints!
Wish the cables are longer. . It works fine but I wish the cables are longer. I have my laptop sitting on a stand so when I plugged the hub in, it's hanging from the side.
Feature IOGEAR 3-Port USB 2.0 Mobile Hub GUH276 (Black)
- 2-in-1 Hub + Mini-B USB connector design
- Tuck-away cable management for convenient storage
- Lightweight and no power supply required( Total device power consumption cannot be greater than 350 mA.)
- Easy connection to cell phone or other USB devices with Mini-B connector
- Requirements, Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later
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Product Details
EAN : 0635145509059UPC : 635145509059
MPN : GUH276
Brand : Iogear
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 2 inches
Length : 8 inches
Width : 5 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Format : CD-ROM
Hardware Platform : Pc
Manufacturer : IOGEAR
Model : GUH276
Operating System : Windows
Platform : Windows
Publisher : IOGEAR
SKU : ST-GUH276
Studio : IOGEAR
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