Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub (F5U407)

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 5.8 x 9.5 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Q8UAWY
• Item model number: F5U407
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (658 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Hubs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Featuring a slim, compact design, the Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub (F5U407) lets you connect up to four peripherals through a single open port on your laptop for full functionality anywhere you go. Ideal for use with USB devices including storage drives, card readers, cameras, external CD/DVD players, and printers, the Ultra-Mini Hub supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 connections. In addition, plug-and-play installation makes adding it to your existing mobile system quick and easy.

USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub At a Glance: Compact design ideal for travel 4 downstream ports with data 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 slim, compact design is ideal for travel. View larger.

High-Speed Convenience with Four USB 2.0 Ports
The Belkin USB 2.0 Ultra-Mini Hub features four USB 2.0 downstream ports for fast, efficient data transfers at speeds 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.

Compact, Travel-Ready Design with Cord-Free Power
Lightweight and compact, the unobtrusive Ultra-Mini is easy to tuck into a pocket in your laptop bag or carry-on, which makes it easy for you to use USB devices anywhere that you use your laptop. In addition, the Ultra-Mini requires no external power supply, which reduces cord tangles and clutter in your laptop bag. A convenient indicator light makes monitoring the Mini-Ultra's signal status simple.

Plug-and-Play Installation
A plug-and-play setup gets the Ultra-Mini up and running quickly and easily. Simply connect it to your computer using a USB cable (sold separately), follow the on-screen directions, and start connecting devices.

System Requirements and Warranty Information
The Ultra-Mini Hub 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 USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub is backed by a lifetime warranty.

What's in the Box
USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub 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

The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub provides four downstream USB ports for Plug-and-Play connectivity to your USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices. A perfect lightweight travel tool, this compact Hub tucks easily into the pocket of your laptop bag, and requires no extra power supply. It offers an ideal way to connect on the road, and virtually anywhere you need fast, handy access to your USB devices.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

224 of 234 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, small, inexpensive, June 9, 2008

By 

Stuart Floyd (Cohoes, NY) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub (F5U407) (Personal Computers)

Another great product from Belkin. I have used it when traveling with my laptop to hook up extra equipment. I have used it at home with my desktop for some added USB-2 level ports. It is great as it is very small and can fit in a shirt pocket, backpack, shoulder bag or purse. It provides you with 4 ports, high speed transfer rates and it is plug and play so NO SOFTWARE required which is always a good thing. If you need more ports for any USB device this would be a great one, if you require more ports you have several good choices right here on Amazon.

257 of 282 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good basic hub, but no power adapter, June 24, 2008

By 

BadMonkey (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub (F5U407) (Personal Computers)

I like the design of this USB hub but I wish the tail was a bit longer so I could hide the other four ports behind something.

This basic hub works well for many USB devices but if you need a hub to support USB 2.0 devices that require power, like an external hard drive, you need to know that this isn't a powered hub (no power adapter).

64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Product for a Good Price, December 29, 2008

By 

Ken Wilkinson (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub (F5U407) (Personal Computers)

I needed a USB hub for my PS3, and oddly enough this was a difficult decision.

Powered or un-powered?

Expensive or Cheap - why are the prices of these so wide spread?

There are concerns that powered ones can send power back up into the console and damage it, as well as issues of hooking too many peripherals onto it (an un-powered one) and over drawing power from the console.

I have been using this one for a few months and I think I made the right choice.

I have the PS3 with the following peripherals:

- USB Microphone (Karaoke) (Not for me I Swear!)
- Logitech GT Racing Wheel
- Eye (Web Cam & Integrated Microphone)
- External Hard Drive

With all of that how do you plug in a USB Thumb Drive or charge your controllers?

This is a simple solution that works from a legitimate company for a low price.