Belkin 4-Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Mobile Hub (F5U404-BLK)

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 1.8 x 5.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000SAB34O
• Item model number: F5U404-BLK
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,340 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #78 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Routers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Belkin F5U404-BLK 4-Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Mobile Hub

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Using it for PS3, April 27, 2008

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Sean McCall (Queen Creek, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin 4-Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Mobile Hub (F5U404-BLK) (Personal Computers)

I got a 40GB PS3 with only 2 USB ports, so I got this hub. It works just as good as I thought it would be. There's really not much to say about it because everybody buys it for the same reason, more USB ports. I really like the look of it, nice and black just like my PS3. And it's pocket sized too, most people wouldn't care if it can fit in your pocket and what not, but it came with an AC adapter so now I can charge my IPOD (which I only have a USB charger for) at work just by plugging the USB hub into the wall. I have not tried it with my computer yet since I already got enough ports, but I know it'll work perfecty if it does with my PS3, which is also a computer actually.

I have also bought another USB port a while back but to my surprise it didn't work nearly as good as this one, so I took it back, I guess that's what I get for buying electronics at Walgreens...

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Compact, Stylish & Versatile USB hub, October 29, 2009

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Ramkumar Balaraman (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin 4-Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Mobile Hub (F5U404-BLK) (Personal Computers)

Pros:

1. It works.

2. Very reasonably priced for a powered hub from a recognizable brand.

3. Supports both powered and unpowered operation. Many hubs are either one or the other. Powered just means plugging in the included AC adapter. Recommend using the powered mode for any device that doesn't have any other source of power. Both modes work, though I will always be using it powered.

4. Extremely good looking, with a compact form factor and a sophisticated yet minimalist design.

5. Feels reasonably sturdy yet light - good combination for withstanding drops.

6. The cable provided for computer-to-hub is a standard type-A to mini-B USB cable (the kind that is used as a data cable for most portable devices, including both of my cameras, both of my gps units and my portable hard drive) which was an unexpected plus. One less cable to carry around.

Cons (mostly nitpicks):

1. The USB ports are very closely spaced and are lined up length-wise. Many memory sticks and some USB cord plugs can block off adjacent ports, since they are optimized for laptop USB ports that are typically lined up width-wise. This was apparent from the pictures even before I bought it though.

2. Power adapter shape is space-optimized for wall sockets (i.e. horizontal orientation when plugged into the wall) rather than most power strips, which is a little odd for a computer accessory. I had to plug it into the far end of my power strip to prevent it from blocking off 3 of the sockets. Its also heavy enough that most of my wall sockets would probably not be able to hold it up given its horizontal orientation (vertically oriented adapters stay up by leaning against the wall).

3. I would have liked some indication of it being plugged in, such as a tiny ON light (or even two; one for plugged into comp and other for AC power). It has none. This is just a personal preference though; I know many people who find status indicators very annoying.

4. The USB ports are a little less deeper than is typical. None of my USB plugs went all the way in. This doesn't affect anything; I just feel better if I can push them all the way in.

5. The USB ports are a little tighter than typical. I prefer them to be smoother (i.e. a little more give in the port braces) so I don't have to worry about damaging the hub by gripping it too hard.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small Powered Hub, Works Great, June 21, 2008

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Nikon131 "Nikon131" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin 4-Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Mobile Hub (F5U404-BLK) (Personal Computers)

Edit: 1 year later, this little hub still works perfectly. Have two USB externals on it all the time and no problems. (knock on wood) Cheers.

I love good bargains and this 4 port USB hub is awesome. Comes with a usb 2 cable, nice length, and a power cord. I have two external hard drive hooked up thru this hub and works great. Speed is not bad. Just plug and play (OSX 10.4.X) and no worries. FYI I bought it at Fry's for abit more, Amazon has a good price on this.)

Cheers.

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