Belkin USB 2.0 Plus Hub (7 Port) F5U307-WHT

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 7 x 9 inches ; 15.2 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: B000NAXC6Q
• Item model number: F5U307-WHT
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,215 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #27 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Hubs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Add USB ports-subtract cable mess Nearly all your gadgets connect to your computer through USB. You can add ports for your devices with the USB Plus Hub and remove desktop cable clutter with our patent-pending, cable-management feature. Need even more USB ports to connect all your devices? Add another Belkin 7-Port USB Plus Hub on top of your USB Plus Hub to maximize available USB ports and save valuable desktop space. Tired of searching the desk to find the cables to charge your cell phone.

Customer Reviews

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70 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars does the job, very reliable -- but those "status lights" don't blink, June 28, 2007

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James Huff (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin USB 2.0 Plus Hub (7 Port) F5U307-WHT (Personal Computers)

I have been using this little hub with an Intel iMac for over 3 years now without any problems. I have all five ports on the back in use most of the time (scanner, hard drive, EyeTV, two printers), and I use the two top ports for camera and USB flash drive connections. There have never been any problems with the hub, and it is heavy enough/stable enough to stay in place on my desktop when I insert/remove cables. Because it is self-powered, there's no problem with powering non-self-powered USB devices. It is also quite small--about 3.5"w x 5.5"l x .5"h. The only caveat is this: those "status lights" don't blink to indicate activity, as the product description claims. They only light up to show that a device is connected to the port and powered on. For me, this doesn't matter, but others may care about this. Overall, very reliable and well-designed device.

Edit Oct 2010: some have asked about the power adapter for travel. The adapter is 100-240V rated -- with a plug type adapter, it will work pretty much anywhere in the world.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product for USB-hungry needs at a good price with compact design, February 20, 2008

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

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This review is from: Belkin USB 2.0 Plus Hub (7 Port) F5U307-WHT (Personal Computers)

This small package 7 port USB 2.0 hub is excellent in design and use. It is priced very attractively on Amazon. I had concerns when I reviewed a previous review that indicated shortcomings including "not all 7 ports are USB 2.0" and "plugging in a USB 1.0 device slows down all devices plugged into the hub." I corresponded with Belkin before purchase and they indicated that all 7 ports were USB 2.0 capable, and that individual USB 1.0 devices plugged into the hub did not effect the performance of other devices plugged into the hub. [Reading through the web literature, it is possible that earlier versions of some USB 2.0 hubs -- maybe even this one -- had such technical limitations.] My short-term experience with this device is that it works as indicated. I don't know of its long-term durability. As a first impression, I highly recommend it.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good looking but ..., December 31, 2008

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Streetcred (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Belkin USB 2.0 Plus Hub (7 Port) F5U307-WHT (Personal Computers)

I liked this product as soon as I had installed it. I think it's well organized and attractive. Everything was going great until I started hearing a high-pitched buzz in the air. At first I thought it was my monitor, then slowly, by unplugging one thing after the other from my power bar, I discovered it was this pesky little hub. After Googling this, I discovered others have had a similar experience with Belkin hubs (see Apple Store). It's annoying enough for me to return. Very disappointing.