Belkin Front-Access In-Desk USB Hub 3-Inch (F5U201-KIT)

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 7.8 x 7 inches ; 14.4 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: B000PDQLF0
• Item model number: F5U201-KIT
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,685 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #85 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Hubs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Nearly all your mobile gadgets plug in to your computer through USB. The Front-Access In-Desk USB Hub presents four angled ports for the quickest way to plug in cameras and flash drives, while saving your invaluable computer-desk space. The Hub easily fits into a 3-inch-round opening on your desk or other surface, and connects directly to your computer with the included USB cable. Note: If your desk does not have a pre-drilled hole in it, you can drill one yourself using a 3-inch hole saw (requires separate purchase, not from Belkin). Package Includes . Front-Access In-Desk USB Hub . Mounting Ring . Power Adapter . USB 2.0 Cable . User Manual

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect., November 28, 2008

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Eric F. Crist (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Front-Access In-Desk USB Hub 3-Inch (F5U201-KIT) (Personal Computers)

This item, for the most part is great. First, it comes with a six-foot USB cable. That allows me to put the device in a better spot that directly above the CPU. Also, in testing, I'm able to get near full-speed USB 2.0, which was a concern, despite the mention of such in the product manual.

The above being said, I have three beefs with the unit. First, it's only available in silver. plain black would have been nice. Honestly, the silver/black combo is hideous. Second, I despise blue LEDs on items that are stationary, and in my face. These include USB hubs, car stereos, and laptops. They are painful to look at. Red is gentler on the eyes and doesn't kill night vision if you're working in the dark. My third, and last, complaint is the power cable. While the USB cable is plenty long, the power cable is a standard three feet. It would be nice if it were six feet.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great except for the LED, June 19, 2010

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R. C. Tash (Portland OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Front-Access In-Desk USB Hub 3-Inch (F5U201-KIT) (Personal Computers)

I don't normally write reviews for products, but I feel inspired to for this product. The USB hub works great, it fits in a 3" hole perfectly. I use a laptop on a very deep desk and really got tired of seeing a ton of wires running all over on top of it. The hub has holes on the sides so you can easily route wires, which cleans up my desk completely.

The only real problem I have with this product is that damn LED. Its super bright. I read reviews before purchasing stating this, but I shrugged them off thinking it wouldn't be so bright. I was wrong. Don't think you can just put a piece of electrical tape over it, it will shine through it. I ended up having to double electrical tape the thing to get the brightness down.

The brightness really isn't a problem when you are sitting at your desk, its when you are up and moving around in the room that its a problem.

Anyway, just my two cents.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Port, February 18, 2008

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Joel Fahey "Jazzy" (Louisville, Ky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Front-Access In-Desk USB Hub 3-Inch (F5U201-KIT) (Personal Computers)

Own a Dell desktop that only has ports in the back. Now I don't have to keep sliding my cpu in and out of my desk for my accessories. Only complaint I have is with the blue light on top. As far as I know it doesn't turn off. I have mine installed in my keyboard slide tray, so its under the top of the desk.(I made the housing hole in my desk by tracing the circle peice, drilled small holes on the line, and popped the wood out with a flat head screw driver and a hammer) The lip of the peice covers the rough edges you created so it looks flush.