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Satechi Premium 4 Port Aluminum USB Hub hands-on

, Jun 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Today we’re taking a look at an utterly simple yet near-perfectly designed little accessory made by Satechi for the Apple line of desktop and notebook computers. This is the Satechi Premium 4 Port Aluminum USB Hub, and it does exactly what it says it will do. It’s made of aluminum, works with USB 2.0 speeds (no faster, no slower than the USB ports we’ve already got on our MacBook Pro, and matches the quality and the feel of the MacBook line almost right on point.

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Satechi 12 Port USB Hub revealed and detailed

, Feb 24th 2012 Discuss [8]

Manufacturers at Satechi have what the world has wanted for years and never knew it: a 12 Port USB hub, complete with power adapter and 2 control switches: all your smartphones plugged into one single strip. I suppose you're wondering why you don't just plug all your devices into the power strip you've got sitting here already. I'll tell you why: that power strip needs to be used for all of your laptops, of course! Here what you've got instead is a device which can both power your devices and feed data in and out of your computer - all at the same time! Read The Full Story

Hawking Easy-Link data share cable throws in USB hub

, 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

, 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

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

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

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

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

, 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

, 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

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

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

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