Belkin USB 4-Port Hub with 6FT Cable/Power Supply

by Belkin

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7 x 4.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004Z6KW
• Item model number: F5U021V
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 8, 2005

Product Description

Connect a modem, USB printer, scanner, and hard drive to one convenient USB hub. With the Belkin USB 4-Port Hub you can add four USB peripherals to your computer and save desktop space. Enjoy Plug-and-Play installation and eliminate the clutter of extra cables and adapters.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looks like a keeper.[But it's been eclipsed.], February 16, 2002

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Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin USB 4-Port Hub with 6FT Cable/Power Supply (Personal Computers)

[The quest for a genuinely practical, dependable, convenient and inexpensive hub is apparently ongoing. This one is now outdated, but you'll find at least a half-dozen Belkin hubs on Amazon that are USB 2.0. The most popular (of all hubs, not just Belkin's) is at least 2/3 less expensive than the pictured one and has performed flawlessly for me (admittedly I haven't used it that much). It's not AC-powered yet has never failed me in running peripherals with a computer having a single USB port (Mac Air). Amazon page listing: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q8UAWY/ref=wms_ohs_product (If it doesn't show, click on any hub, then click on hub ratings. It should appear instantly.]

The prices of these devices have come down into a narrow competitive range, so it's well worth spending an extra 10 or twenty bucks on a unit that does its job. So far, the Belkin has outperformed my two previous hubs, to which I'll admit I was attracted on the basis of lowest price, rebate offers, etc. No crashes, no freezes, no need to unplug from the hub to the iMac--it's become an "invisible" factor, which is what a well-designed, well-manufactured hub should be.

Only two cautions: the power supply is bulky, so be prepared for an extra power strip or some reconfiguration of your electrical connections. Also, the electrical and USB inputs on the unit do not permit a snug, "lock-in" fit of cables attached to it. Knowing this might help you remember not to force the connecting plugs and possibly damage the unit.

44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy as Pie, November 20, 2000

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Chef Bob "Bob" (Chapel Hill, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin USB 4-Port Hub with 6FT Cable/Power Supply (Personal Computers)

I opened the package, plugged the hub into my computer and into the AC outlet, and it worked! As easy as that - no software to load, no books to read, no networking jargon to learn. All products should be this easy to use. If I had a complaint at all, it would be that the data cable that comes with the hub, used to connect the hub to the USB port on the PC, is less than 18 inches long. In my case, I took the new 6' cable I had purchased with my printer and used it to connect the hub, placing the hub next to the printer so that I could then use the short cable between the hub and the printer. USB is indeed a great option and this hub makes it possible to operate my digital camera and both my printers from a single USB port.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Inexpensive hub for non-powered devices, May 26, 2003

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J. Turner (Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin USB 4-Port Hub with 6FT Cable/Power Supply (Personal Computers)

I've had this USB hub for about six months, and it has worked flawlessly so far, with one very notable flaw. Devices, which derive their power from USB, like some webcams, cameras, and scanners will not work with this device. So far, my webcam is the only thing that will not work with the hub. My mice, yoke, usb pedals, joystick, PDA/phone cradle, and anything else I have plugged in worked fine.

The AC power adapter is bulky, and not really needed considering this box doesn't act like a good self-powered USB hub anyway. I was able to disconnect power and it still works fine (and free up some space on my power strip).