SuperSpeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I have this hub plugged into a Gigabyte x58 MB with 2 USB3 ports, the device worked ok the first boot but never again. I attached a usb3 Buffalo 1T drive to it.
The drive showed up ok the first time but after a reboot it would not show up, I had to unplug it and plug it in for Windows to see it. Half of the time I'd plug the drive in it would use USB 2 and not 3.0. So I got another 4 port usb 3 only hub and it's works great. I do have the latest MB bios and the latest USB 3 drivers.
Would I buy this again? NO
Would I recommend this? NO


Click Here to see more reviews about: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub

Welcome to next generation SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0), where speeds reach up to 10x faster than High-Speed USB (USB2.0). SIIG SuperSpeed USB hubs are designed to achieve maximum data throughput, whether connected to USB 3.0 or earlier versions of USB devices (2.0 or 1.1), and present an excellent choice when expanding your USB connectivity with the latest and fastest generation of USB. (2nd Para) The 7-port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hub from SIIG quickly adds three additional SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports to your desktop or notebook system. With USB 3.0 ports you will maximize data transfer speeds using higher-bandwidth peripherals including external SuperSpeed USB 3.0 external disk drives, high-resolution webcams, video surveillance cameras, digital video cameras, and multi-channel audio. There are 4 USB 2.0 ports dedicated to support legacy USB devices. (2rd Para) All 7-ports of the SuperSpeed 7-port hub will support legacy USB devices (USB 2.0, and USB 1.1), and allow the simultaneous operation of multiple USB 3.0, and legacy USB devices, where each port independently achieves its maximum data rate when all ports are connected to devices. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 supports data transfer speeds up to 5Gb/s, and USB 2.0 up to 480 Mb/s.

Click here for more information about SuperSpeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub

Read More...

Netgear EN104TP 4-Port 10 Mbps Ethernet Hub RJ-45 with Uplink Button Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Our office used to use a handful of the EN-104 4-port hubs and some of the EN-108 (the 8-port version of the same product).
As 10 Mbps hubs go, the EN-104's are really nice.
The quality of NetGear equipment has always impressed me:
- Nice sturdy metal construction instead of plastic.
- Status indicators built into the jacks, so you can easily tell which cable is connected and is active.
- Right-angled barrel power connector which reduce the likelihood of disconnecting power accidentally.
- With an easy-to-access switch, Port 1 toggles between station mode and uplink mode. Unlike some hubs where two jacks are wired together, this design prevents accidentally shorting a station to an uplink.
- Screw-mount notches on the underside allows for easy attachment to the wall, underside of a counter, etc.
If you want to set up a network without spending much, these hubs work well. However, I suggest you buy a 10/100 Mbps hub instead.
Here's why:
Practically all new networkable devices today support 100 Mbps (FastEthernet) as well as 10 Mbps (Ethernet). The EN-104 hub (and other 10 Mbps hubs) will limit you to the slower speed.
As 10/100 Mbps hubs are readily available today, and are quite affordable, I think your money is better spent on the faster hub.
Is there a noticeable difference between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps? It depends on your usage, but if you regularly work with files larger than about 300 KBytes or larger, you'll notice a tangible difference. For truly large files (like graphics/movies, or when installing an application via a network drive), a 10 second transfer at 100 Mbps will take well over a minute at 10 Mbps.
If the NetGear 10/100 hub (DS-104) is a bit too pricey for you, you might consider the Linksys EFAH05W 10/100 hub. Though not as "nice" as NetGear equipment, the Linksys 10/100 hub is only a few dollars more than this NetGear 10 Mbps hub.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Netgear EN104TP 4-Port 10 Mbps Ethernet Hub RJ-45 with Uplink Button

The Netgear EN104TP is an Ethernet hub supporting four 10Base-T ports and a push-button uplink port for network expansion. Connecting multiple PCs, this device provides a speed of 10 Mbps for information exchange, resource sharing, and client-server or peer-to-peer applications solutions with simple unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) wiring. Built-in LED indicators clearly display port status. Plug-and-play installation with no software to configure makes this device easy to use.
Note: The EN104TP version of the EN104 provides no BNC or AUI connection.
The Netgear EN104TP Ethernet Hub comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

Click here for more information about Netgear EN104TP 4-Port 10 Mbps Ethernet Hub RJ-45 with Uplink Button

Read More...

Medialink - 7-Port High Speed USB 2.0 Powered Hub - NEW Desktop Design w/Weighted Base Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I received this USB Hub as a gift, and found it to be a very nice product. Very useful and flexible.
My Windows Vista computer had 4 USB ports in the back, and two in the front (6 total). Plugged into my computer's USB ports all the time are 5 devices: speakers (separate power), flatbed scanner (separate power), inkjet printer (separate power), GPS training watch (USB power) and wireless hub for mouse/keyboard (USB power). My 6th and final USB port I've been using for a film/slide scanner, which causes problems when I need to also recharge my iPod Touch, because I don't have any more ports left. So, when I received this USB Hub, I was excited to give it a try.
It says that it can be used without power, which is nice. To put that claim to the test, I plugged in all six devices (speakers, flatbed, printer, watch, wireless mouse, and film scanner) into it. Everything worked fine, including the two devices that ran on USB power. Needless to say, I was pleased.
As a final test, I plugged in a Toshiba external hard drive. I figured it would not work because it requires a powered USB port, but had to try it anyway. As expected, it did not work. However, as soon as I added the included AC adapter to the USB Hub, the external drive came to life. I had all seven ports on this hub in use, and it worked great.
In the end, I ended up leaving in the speakers, flatbed, printer and film scanner (all the separately powered devices) and not using the AC adapter on the USB Hub. This allowed me to free up those two USB ports on the front of my computer.
A few final comments...
There are no written instructions included other than what is on the back of the box. That should not be a problem as you simply plug it into your computer. Although, some folks might think they need the AC adapter when they do not in all cases.
The blue LEDs on the device are NOT annoying like a lot of lights being used today. You can set this on your desktop and it won't bug you when the room lights are out.
The USB ports are nicely spaced, making it easy to plug things into the USB Hub.
The USB cable for the Hub is 5 feet long. The cable for the AC power supply is 6 feet. This should give you flexibility on where you place the hub. (One side comment: I wish AC power suppliers would label what they are for. Or, at least provide some white space to write on it using a Sharpie. It would make it easier when trying to figure out what adapter goes with a device.)
Of the various USB Hubs I've used over the years, this is my favorite so far.
Update 4/28/2011: Some of the other reviewers said that this would not power an iPad. I just received an iPad 2 for work, and indeed this hub would not charge it, even with the hub's power adapter plugged in. Note that my laptop and desktop units (both about 3 years old) would not power the iPad 2 through their USB ports either. The only way I was successul in charging the iPad 2 is through the Apple-supplied wall charger.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Medialink - 7-Port High Speed USB 2.0 Powered Hub - NEW Desktop Design w/Weighted Base

Medialink - 7-Port High Speed USB 2.0 Powered Hub - NEW Desktop Design w/Weighted Base

Get 20% OFF

Click here for more information about Medialink - 7-Port High Speed USB 2.0 Powered Hub - NEW Desktop Design w/Weighted Base

Read More...