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Hawking Easy-Link data share cable throws in USB hub

Chris Davies, Jul 31st 2009 Discuss [0]

With most people having regular access to more than one computer, especially with the growing popularity of netbooks, we're all for anything that lets you easily share files. USB file transfer cables are nothing new (if still under-rated) so Hawking Technologies have gone one step further with their Easy-Link Data Sharing Hub by adding a three-port USB hub to the middle. Read The Full Story

Cambrionix V3 49-port USB Hub breaks cover

Chris Davies, Jul 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

If you've ever lamented the absence of USB ports on your netbook, then here's the obvious solution: details of Cambrionix's second-generation USB Hub have emerged, and as 49 port interfaces go it's not too shabby. Intended for quality assurance testing, large-scale USB network-attached storage and heavy duty image replication, each port gets 500mA of power and there's a single USB connection to the host computer. Read The Full Story

Octopus USB Hub is cute and practical

Brenda Stokes, Jul 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

With the abundance of gadgets people have these days, it's no wonder you have more items than USB ports. That's why the USB hub was invented. And if you're going to get a USB hub, why not get one that's in the shape of an octopus. Read The Full Story

Solar Charging USB Hub is portable way to power gadgets

Brenda Stokes, Jun 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

USB hubs are super practical and a great way to ensure all your gizmos have a place to plug in. However, what if you're out and about and need to power up multiple gadgets? That's where the Solar Charging USB Hub comes into play. Read The Full Story

USB Moody Hub has memo pad

Brenda Stokes, Apr 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

If you're a fan of the post-it note then you might just love the USB Moody Hub. This gadget provides all the connections you need and a convenient memo pad for those moments when you just have to jot something down. Read The Full Story

Turtle USB 2.0 Hub sports hidden compartment

Brenda Stokes, Mar 31st 2009 Discuss [0]

I'm a sucker for cute little office gadgets. They're often cheap and supremely cheesy, but I just can't help myself. Take this Turtle USB 2.0 Hub, for instance. Sure, it's a pretty standard USB hub on one hand, but on the other, it's a cute little turtle. I mean, come on. Who can resist that? Read The Full Story

MvixUSA DS-100 is HD media hub for Digital Signage

Daniel Lim, Feb 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

MvixUSA is bringing the increasingly popular multimedia hub out from your living room to serve the business class digital signage. The DS-100 works via a combination of a DLNA-complaint HD media player and a supplied PC-based control portal. It supports HD media playbacks from videos, music to images via networked devices or storages such as DLNA server/player, UPnP server, a built-in Flash storage of 16GB, an external USB hdd, wirelessly or though a LAN. Read The Full Story

Tripp Lite USB over Cat5 extender offers 150 feet of USB connectivity

Daniel Lim, Jan 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

Though a single USB 2.0 cable length is limited to 5 meter or 16 feet, one could use a long chain of cables and hubs to reach a maximum usable distance of 25 meter or 82 feet. If you need connection longer than that, you can try a USB extender over Cat5 gadget. We’ve seen the Superbooster reached 150-feet, but slighter limited due to its wall plate mounting; here’s more from Tripp Lite with similar rating but are standalone hubs. Read The Full Story

USB Kitty Hub keeps your devices in order

Brenda Stokes, Dec 3rd 2008 Discuss [1]

If you're like most people these days, you have trouble finding enough USB ports for all of your gadgets. But this USB Kitty Hub can help put that problem in the past. In fact, it offers up plenty of ports for your peripherals. Read The Full Story

IOGEAR 3-port USB Hub keeps ports clutter-free

Brenda Stokes, Oct 14th 2008 Discuss [0]

There are a ton of different USB hubs out there these days. Many pack in the ports but they often do so in a cluttered and wasteful way. With ports that are too close together and connectors that are too bulky, you always end up with at least one wasted port. Read The Full Story

Flexible Chromatic USB Hub is bendy and bright

Brenda Stokes, Oct 6th 2008 Discuss [0]

Sometimes computer accessories aren't all that attractive. And even though a USB drive or a hub might be perfectly functional and a great piece of equipment, a horrible design always makes itself apparent. Read The Full Story

5-in-1 USB Charging cable is a hub of sorts

Brenda Stokes, Sep 24th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you have a love of gadgets that require a USB plug-in, you no doubt have bought a USB hub already. But what do you do when there's wires poking out all over the place, cluttering up your desk? That's where the 5-in-1 USB Charging and Data-Sync Cable comes into play. Read The Full Story