GE HO97878 4-PORT USB 2.0 Hub

by GE

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.2 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006HMGI
• Item model number: HO97878
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,133 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 1, 2002

Product Description

USB (universal serial bus) 2.0 without adapter is 40 times faster than standard USB at speeds up to 480 Mbs. Built in cable. Compact design. Windows and Macintosh compatible.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Portable and "power"ful, March 1, 2006

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P. M. OConnor "P. M. O'Connor" (Troy, MI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GE HO97878 4-PORT USB 2.0 Hub (Personal Computers)

I purchased this because I have a need to connect multiple USB 2.0 devices that require power. This compact hub includes a fairly compact AC power adapter to power the hub and still keep the total package small enough for travel purposes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, February 5, 2008

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Lorraine A. Davis "Lorraine Anne Davis, Fine ... (CT, NY, NM, MA) - See all my reviews
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worked great - my computer (old) was quirky so I had to unplug it before re-booting if I had another problem. Otherwise great when you need extra ports

8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fair value, March 22, 2004

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Dat Tan Chu "No witty signature here" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE HO97878 4-PORT USB 2.0 Hub (Personal Computers)

For its compact and convenience, this USB Hub worths 4 stars but in order to use USB-powered devices such as some mice, keyboards, or other peripheral devices, you might need to buy a seperate power adapter.
One more thing that makes it loses 1 more star is it is very hard to plug or unplug the devices. For example, I have a wireless optical mouse which has a small USB receiver. All 3 other extension ports are plugged in, thus it is very hard, sometimes tricky in a little dark room to plug in the USB receiver for the mouse. (since the ports are so tightly packed)
A tablet type USB hub does not incur this problem. You can buy a 6 ports tablet USB hub for a little more and it works pretty well. I love USB devices and if you do you should consider the other 6 ports before deciding to buy this one. Believe it or not, once you have an USB hub, the ports just run out faster than before. I have 1 Palm, 1 wireless mouse, 1 card reader, 1 digital camera + 1 MiniDisc player (the two works with A-b cable). SO now you see why it runs out pretty fast.
If you have some other devices such as USB drive, my suggestion would be to grab a 6-port.