Belkin F5U706 2 in 1 USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 6 x 8 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TTTJ36
• Item model number: F5U706
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,002 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #20 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Hubs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 17, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Featuring the ability to transform from a compact four-port travel Hub into a stable desktop Hub then back again, the Belkin Hub-to-Go USB 2.0 7-Port Hub (F5U706) lets you connect up to seven peripherals through a single open port on your PC or Mac. Ideal for use with essential system components including printers, storage drives, cameras, and scanners, the versatile Hub-to-Go supports both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. In addition, plug-and-play installation makes adding it to your existing system quick and easy.

2-in-1 USB 2.0 7-Port Hub At a Glance: Unique design separates into 4-port travel Hub and 4-port desktop Hub 7 downstream USB 2.0 ports with transfer rates up to 480Mbps Compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices Convenient plug-and-play installation Backed by a lifetime warranty

The hub transforms for both desktop and portable use. View larger.

Plug-and-play installation gets you up and running quickly. View larger.

High-Speed Convenience with Seven USB 2.0 Ports
When both pieces are connected on your desk, the Belkin Hub-to-Go USB 2.0 7-Port Hub features seven USB 2.0 downstream ports for fast, efficient data transfers at rates of up to 480Mbps. And it's backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which means you can keep older-generation peripherals up and running while maximizing the high-speed performance of new devices. You get smooth access to big files, and quick transfer of high-resolution photos and video.

Ideal at Home, in the Office, or on the Road
The Hub-to-Go is designed to give you three potential ultra-fast Hub setups in one. Its four-port travel Hub disconnects from the base to make using mobile USB devices--including mice, flash drives, external CD/DVD players, and cameras--as easy on the go as at home. For added convenience, a rotating connector on the travel hub works to keep adjacent ports free for optimal use, and it's slim enough to easily slip into your laptop bag.

The sturdy desktop base can be used on its own as a four-port Hub or with the travel Hub conveniently plugged in on top, which provides seven ports for all your USB-connection needs. It also features a tray to store paper clips, post-its, and flash drives in one convenient place, minimizing clutter.

Plug-and-Play Installation
A plug-and-play setup gets the seven-port Hub-to-Go up and running quickly and easily. Simply connect it to your computer using the included USB cable, follow the on-screen directions, and start connecting devices.

System Requirements and Warranty Information
The Hub-to-Go works with a broad range of systems. For PC Users, it supports use with Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP, or Vista. For Mac Users, it supports OS 9 to OS 10.

The Belkin Hub-to-Go USB 2.0 7-Port Hub is backed by a lifetime warranty.

What's in the Box
Hub-to-Go USB 2.0 7-Port Hub: base tray hub and detachable travel hub, AC power adapter, USB cable, and manual.

USB Hubs	USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub	Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub	Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Lighted Hub (Black)	Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Lighted Hub	Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Mobile Hub
Ports	4	4	7	7	7
USB 2.0	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB 1.1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Powered	Yes	No	No	No	No
AC Powered	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Hubs	USB 2.0 4-Port Hub	USB 2.0 Plus Hub (4 Port)	USB 2.0 Plus 7-Port Hub	High-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub	2-in-1 USB 2.0 7-Port Hub
Ports	4	4	7	7	7
USB 2.0	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB 1.1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Powered	No	No	No	No	No
AC Powered	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Product Description

This design gives you two ultrafast USB hubs in one: a stable base and a travel hub. The 3-port base can connect your larger more stationary equipment, such as printers and hard drives. The detachable, 4-port travel hub offers a great connection point for your mouse, MP3 player, camera, and fl ash drives. It's easy to take on the road, and simply plugs into a USB port on your laptop when you need it. Its rotating connector keeps adjacent ports free.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Versatile, Quality USB Hub at an Affordable Price, December 18, 2008

By 

Tom Tracy (Northern GA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F5U706 2 in 1 USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB (Personal Computers)

This is a high-quality, versatile USB hub at a bargain price. I am a very pleased owner of several Belkin products, and always look to the Belkin name for quality & problem-free use. This hub was no exception.

I purchased it for my Windows Vista 64 desktop PC (no brand name - I built the system from components). It was "plug-and-play" easy to install, w/ no additional drivers needed. Vista 64 recognized it without a hitch, as well as any other devices I have plugged into the hub, both powered (printer) and non-powered (mouse & keyboard). It includes an AC power supply which I like for desktop hubs - I have found over the years that some non-powered hubs do not play well with non-powered USB devices.

It looks attractive sitting on my PC tower case which is black as well, and I like the additional thought that went into designing the base to serve also as a "knick-knack" tray (for paperclips, etc.). But to me the "killer feature" of this hub is that it is two hubs in one. The black base features 3 USB ports, while the removable silver attachment has an additional 4 USB ports. There are electrical contacts on the bottom of this attachment so that, when plugged into the base, it is powered. When removed, it acts as a standalone, non-powered travel hub, great for laptop use. (And, in fact, when the silver travel hub attachment is disconnected from the black base, the black base then has 4 available ports - the three on the back & the one that the travel hub attachment plugs into). I use the travel hub sometimes on my MacBook Pro, and it works great, even with two non-powered devices - a mouse and a Kensington numeric keypad. Another reviewer mentioned that the travel hub section was too "thick" to be used on a MacBook - it is indeed just a little bit thicker than the Macbook Pro itself such that when you place the MacBook Pro flat on a table, it pushes up a wee little bit on the hub - but not enough to make it unusable. Regardless, I use a laptop stand that makes this a moot point for me.

A final nice touch on the travel hub portion is that it swivels 180 degrees so it can be twisted out of the way of other ports, etc. on a laptop. Or, you could even turn it to a more convenient position while it is plugged into the base, although in that case the top attachment would function as only a non-powered hub if swiveled as the two electrical contacts would not contact their mates on the base.

68 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice hub, but with a BIG catch, July 7, 2010

By 

M. Larsen "diamond" (Vernon Hills, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F5U706 2 in 1 USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB (Personal Computers)

The description is a little misleading. Yes, this is a USB 2.0 hub in that it has USB 2.0 ports. However, the silver portion, when attached to the main hub, is only USB 1.1. That works fine for mice and keyboards, but not much else.

So only the four ports on the base are particularly useful. So if you bought this, like I did, to plug permanent items in the back and temporary items in the top, you'll be disappointed.

You can do better...

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Problematic At Times, March 19, 2010

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Viewfinder (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Belkin F5U706 2 in 1 USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB (Personal Computers)

This hub seemed like the perfect combination of features and price and with mostly positive reviews (there are always a few bad reviews) I went ahead and purchased. For about 3 months the hub worked flawlessly, even when using several ports at one time. Then, suddenly, the hub stopped working and my computer stopped recognizing anything plugged into the hub.

I tried all the normal problem solving such as unplugging, rebooting, trying different ports on my computer, etc. but nothing worked. It was not until I came back to Amazon and re-read the negative reviews that I realized I'm having the exact same problem as others listed, namely, that it is the powered base that has stopped working. If I remove the 4-port attachment hub and plug that directly into the computer port, it works. However, the base remains useless.

Interestingly, after using the hub this way for a bit, I decided to see if the base would work plugged into the 4-port adapter (which remained plugged directly into the computer) and it did. Then I tried the base without the hub directly into the computer - worked again. So I reassembled the whole thing as it should be and lo and behold, it worked fine.

So I have no answer on what caused the problem or what specifically solved the issue. I just know that right now, it works.

Belkin does have an easy to use replacement page on it's website, which I will use if problems persist. If your hub is not working and is within the warranty period, I would suggest by-passing the call in support center and just get it replaced. All the call center did was waste 20 minutes of my time to tell me to go to the website for a replacement.

So I'm giving the hub 3-stars since, when working, it is terrific, but downgrading due to occasional problems.