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7 x 4-pin Type A Female USB 2.0 - External
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an excellent hub . This is an excellent hub. I have mine on the floor and use all 7 usb ports without the power supply. It may need the power supply for some applications but I'm running a Canon printer, Casio camera dock, H4150 ipaq cradle, a card reader, and a mouse. I have my 8gb Lexar drive plugged in the top.
This is as good as it gets. Recommend
an excellent hub . This is an excellent hub. I have mine on the floor and use all 7 usb ports without the power supply. It may need the power supply for some applications but I'm running a Canon printer, Casio camera dock, H4150 ipaq cradle, a card reader, and a mouse. I have my 8gb Lexar drive plugged in the top.
This is as good as it gets. Recommend
KENSINGTON Dome Hub 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub Reviews
Design had promise but proved disappointing on my workstation . On my Windows 7 64 bit machine, all but the single USB port at the top of the unit failed about two months after I bought it. For that reason, my original review rated it much lower, and I was about to try to return it when ... I tried it on a MacBook and it worked fine. Then I tried it on another PC running Vista and it also worked there. So, I revised my rating accordingly.
I am not the only one reporting a much lower than expected lifespan for these ports, but in my case, it seems the computer or OS or my particular configuration might have something to do with the failures I saw. Now I must consider troubleshooting my case further, but may just keep it for the MacBook instead.
My experience is too short to be able to confirm the reported lack of power the unit provides, having used it only for low-power connections so far. If you want an alternative that is powered, you could try, for example, the Cyber Power Model CP-H720P, which does actually power the USB ports individually, and indicates if any are pulling more than their allotted 500mA.
This Kensington product has a lot going for it, providing a stable, professional-looking and very usable interface.
Design had promise but proved disappointing on my workstation . On my Windows 7 64 bit machine, all but the single USB port at the top of the unit failed about two months after I bought it. For that reason, my original review rated it much lower, and I was about to try to return it when ... I tried it on a MacBook and it worked fine. Then I tried it on another PC running Vista and it also worked there. So, I revised my rating accordingly.
I am not the only one reporting a much lower than expected lifespan for these ports, but in my case, it seems the computer or OS or my particular configuration might have something to do with the failures I saw. Now I must consider troubleshooting my case further, but may just keep it for the MacBook instead.
My experience is too short to be able to confirm the reported lack of power the unit provides, having used it only for low-power connections so far. If you want an alternative that is powered, you could try, for example, the Cyber Power Model CP-H720P, which does actually power the USB ports individually, and indicates if any are pulling more than their allotted 500mA.
This Kensington product has a lot going for it, providing a stable, professional-looking and very usable interface.
Cons Review
VERY unreliable . This is an example of an item that appears multiple times in the Amazon store, by different sellers. Search on all instances of this for more detailed reviews. Bottom line: looks nice, stays put even with cables, but within a few months all but 2 of the outlets had failed.
Feature KENSINGTON Dome Hub 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub
- Connect up to 7 USB devices
- Stylish dome design adds flair to your home network
- Weighted base and non-skid feet stay put
- Supports PC and Mac
- Works with USB 2.0 and 1.1
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Product Details
EAN : 0550085896338UPC : 550085896338
MPN : 33118
Brand : Kensington
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Kensington
Model : k33118
Publisher : Kensington
SKU : 33118
Studio : Kensington
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