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4 x 4-pin USB 2.0 - USB Downstream - External
This review is from : 4PORT USB 2.0 Lighted Hub Black .
Good hub . This hub does what it's supposed to, allowing you to attach USB devices without having to be at the level of the machine, or to attach more devices than there are ports on the motherboard. I like this hub: it's small, inobtrusive, and requires zero configuration. Potential buyers should note one caveat, however. The light on the unit is extremely bright and if you use the hub in self-power mode (that is, use the AC adapter that ships with it instead of it being powered by the USB bus), the light stays on even when the host machine is powered down. This may be distracting if your computer is in a bedroom, for example. It not, it would make a great night light!
Good hub . This hub does what it's supposed to, allowing you to attach USB devices without having to be at the level of the machine, or to attach more devices than there are ports on the motherboard. I like this hub: it's small, inobtrusive, and requires zero configuration. Potential buyers should note one caveat, however. The light on the unit is extremely bright and if you use the hub in self-power mode (that is, use the AC adapter that ships with it instead of it being powered by the USB bus), the light stays on even when the host machine is powered down. This may be distracting if your computer is in a bedroom, for example. It not, it would make a great night light!
4PORT USB 2.0 Lighted Hub Black . Reviews
Nice sleek powerful . I needed a 7 port, but saw all the reviews of them being underpowered, overheating wastes of money.
Bought one of these locally, was small and worked great, rather than replacing it with a 7 port, I bought a second and ganged them. 7 ports, two power supplies, haven't had a problem with underpowered ports yet. No heat build up either.
Only issues I have, it uses the small USB connecter similar to phones, so I couldn't easily use a longer cable (traded a 6' one from a hub my wife had) and the blue is really bright and always there.
Nice sleek powerful . I needed a 7 port, but saw all the reviews of them being underpowered, overheating wastes of money.
Bought one of these locally, was small and worked great, rather than replacing it with a 7 port, I bought a second and ganged them. 7 ports, two power supplies, haven't had a problem with underpowered ports yet. No heat build up either.
Only issues I have, it uses the small USB connecter similar to phones, so I couldn't easily use a longer cable (traded a 6' one from a hub my wife had) and the blue is really bright and always there.
4PORT USB 2.0 Lighted Hub Black . Opinions
High transfer rate and low power usage . I tested this Belkin hub against Radio Shack's Gigaware 4 port USB Hub, an equivalent device (it wasn't called "high speed", but still was rated up to 480 Mbps). Belkin rated favorably. After attaching two external hard drives to the hub, Belkin transferred a 255MB file from external hard drive to external hard drive in 1m39s. When doing the same with the Radio Shack, the transfer took 2m11s. Belkin's power rating is 2 amps, Radio Shack is 2.6 amps, so there's some energy savings with the Belkin. And Belkin was significantly less expensive. I cannot speak to quality since I've only owned it one day. Everything about the Belkin was superior except it's appearance. That is, when powered, the blue LED is excessively bright, which is unnecessary and annoying since the device is in our bedroom. OVerall, though, I am happy with it.
High transfer rate and low power usage . I tested this Belkin hub against Radio Shack's Gigaware 4 port USB Hub, an equivalent device (it wasn't called "high speed", but still was rated up to 480 Mbps). Belkin rated favorably. After attaching two external hard drives to the hub, Belkin transferred a 255MB file from external hard drive to external hard drive in 1m39s. When doing the same with the Radio Shack, the transfer took 2m11s. Belkin's power rating is 2 amps, Radio Shack is 2.6 amps, so there's some energy savings with the Belkin. And Belkin was significantly less expensive. I cannot speak to quality since I've only owned it one day. Everything about the Belkin was superior except it's appearance. That is, when powered, the blue LED is excessively bright, which is unnecessary and annoying since the device is in our bedroom. OVerall, though, I am happy with it.
Great product . Just as the name says "Belkin". This model has no heat or speed issues. Wait did I say no heat or speed issues yes I did. The only thing I didn't know about this 4 port Hub was that it comes with a power supply cord to get the speed advantage power supply must be plugged in, but once again no heat or speed issues. I do suggest the 6ft or longer usb cord though. Well good deal.
Great HUB for the money. . I connect an All In One printer and a 1TB & 160GB Personal Media Drives through it and all works well.
The size is great, very simple plug and play. The light is pretty bright which is no problem since my computers are in the office, not the bed room, even there I don't see that it would be a problem for us.
The size is great, very simple plug and play. The light is pretty bright which is no problem since my computers are in the office, not the bed room, even there I don't see that it would be a problem for us.
Can't go wrong . This is a great little USB hub. The blue light is bright, but we just turn it upside down on the desk and it doesn't bother us. I am able to capture video from our digital video camera through this hub smoothly and consistently. I have enjoyed it and the Amazon USB extension cable well enough that I ordered a second for our other computer.
Great USB Port . Installation is a breeze, just plug it in. Connect to a power source and connect devices. It is a well made, compact USB port.
Excellent Peformance . I wanted a hub with it's own power supply (not usb), excellent performance and good construction. This product does it all.
Belkin 4-PORT USB 2.0 Lighted Hub / Black . Very satisfied with this product. It works as stated with my laptop. I connect my printer and Magic-Jack. Love the blue-light which provides a nice night light.
Shipping was very fast (received in four days). Product meets all expectations and Amazon always does a great job both in price and service.
Shipping was very fast (received in four days). Product meets all expectations and Amazon always does a great job both in price and service.
Cons Review
Data throughput isn't steady stream it is in bursts. . PRO: Sleek little design and the light would be handy to have behind a tower.
THE DEAL BREAKER: The throughput was horrible for one of my intended purposes, a USB 2.0 HDTV receiver dongle. When the receiver is plugged directly into the computer's USB card, it works great, but when I try to take it through this hub it suffers badly. The throughput through this hub isn't a steady stream of data, but rather bursts of data. I can not use my HDTV receiver through this hub. The hub also seems to be extremely EMI/RFI sensitive.
If you just need a hub to string a printer, mouse, etc, then this one will likely "work", but I would not recommend it. It certainly will not work for anything that is data intensive, such as video. I am returning this product and going to spend more money on a better quality USB hub.
Add: I've since exchanged this hub with Belkin's "4PORT USB 2.0 Mobile Hub Black". I was hesitant about trying another cheap hub, but since the price was the same, it was a 1:1 swap. The "4PORT USB 2.0 Mobile Hub Black" is working fine with my ATSC (HDTV) receiver dongle on a desktop computer. The data throughput is steady, not in bursts like the "4Port USB 2.0 Lighted Hub Black" experienced. I suppose there is a possibility that I had just gotten a bad one, but I wouldn't take the chance on this hub.
The "4PORT USB 2.0 Mobile Hub Black" works as described, but it too has a few cons with it. The power cord is only 2-foot long, while the USB cable is 6-foot long. This doesn't make much sense. It doesn't have any LEDs on the hub itself at all. Not even a power led. (The AC adapter has a LED though.) Also, it is cheaply made physically. However, it is working fine, so far...
THE DEAL BREAKER: The throughput was horrible for one of my intended purposes, a USB 2.0 HDTV receiver dongle. When the receiver is plugged directly into the computer's USB card, it works great, but when I try to take it through this hub it suffers badly. The throughput through this hub isn't a steady stream of data, but rather bursts of data. I can not use my HDTV receiver through this hub. The hub also seems to be extremely EMI/RFI sensitive.
If you just need a hub to string a printer, mouse, etc, then this one will likely "work", but I would not recommend it. It certainly will not work for anything that is data intensive, such as video. I am returning this product and going to spend more money on a better quality USB hub.
Add: I've since exchanged this hub with Belkin's "4PORT USB 2.0 Mobile Hub Black". I was hesitant about trying another cheap hub, but since the price was the same, it was a 1:1 swap. The "4PORT USB 2.0 Mobile Hub Black" is working fine with my ATSC (HDTV) receiver dongle on a desktop computer. The data throughput is steady, not in bursts like the "4Port USB 2.0 Lighted Hub Black" experienced. I suppose there is a possibility that I had just gotten a bad one, but I wouldn't take the chance on this hub.
The "4PORT USB 2.0 Mobile Hub Black" works as described, but it too has a few cons with it. The power cord is only 2-foot long, while the USB cable is 6-foot long. This doesn't make much sense. It doesn't have any LEDs on the hub itself at all. Not even a power led. (The AC adapter has a LED though.) Also, it is cheaply made physically. However, it is working fine, so far...
Feature 4PORT USB 2.0 Lighted Hub Black .
- 4-Port USB Hub: Use this convenient hub to accept up to (4) USB connections on a single USB computer port
- Office or Mobile: This unit features a small footprint that makes it equally well suited for office or mobile applications
- Aesthetics: It features a sleek design with a lighted top that will match the aesthetics of any work environment
- Passive Power: The hub receives power passively through the unit with which it is connected, meaning that there is no need to manage an additional power supply
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Product Details
EAN : 0722868621776UPC : 722868621776
MPN : F5U403-BLK
Brand : Belkin
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 2 inches
Length : 10 inches
Width : 5 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Belkin Components
Model : F5U403-BLK
Publisher : Belkin Components
SKU : MCE05-SY1927240
Studio : Belkin Components
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