4-PORT USB 2.0 Hub

by Philips

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 8.5 x 3 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BQUS32
• Item model number: PH1620
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #188,385 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 17, 2007

Product Description

4-Port USB 2.0 Hub

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Efficient HUB ... and compliant to boot !, May 14, 2008

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Daniel Jean Simard (Montreal, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
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As we all know, it is amazing how many USB plugs you use on your computer. Mind you I may have more than others, but HUBS become an important item in order to have an easier access. This is the reason why I tried the Philips PH1620 4-Port USB Hub (also referred to as Model PHL1620 on the [...] web site)

THE UNIT

The HUB is a small rectangular transparent clamshell unit with 4 connectors on one side and the Power plug and the main USB connector on the other. It is a nice looking which you would think it would look cheap because it's in this transparent shell, but in actually it looks pretty nice on a desk. However, there are two things that surprised me 1- one being the weight of the HUB which is quite heavy and the second is the size of the Power Supply which is one of the largest I've seen for a 4-prt USB hub ... it is roughly 3"x2"x2" ... mind you, it should not really be an issue but just thought I would mention it because, as you know, it will take two spaces on a regular power bar.

PROS:

- COMPATIBILITY: I've used this HUB with SUSE Linux, WINS XP, WINS VISTA and no issues at all. Should there be ? no, you are right, but in the world of computers you sometime see very strange things.
- TRUE USB 2.0 480 Mbps: The HUB does perform at the speed advertised and is fully 2.0 compliant. I've tested it's compatibility and found that the speed and versioning are accurate. I am mentioning this because, and you will see this is my other reviews, I've also tested the Philips USB 2.0 Hub SDH1615 and the Philips 4USB 3FW CMBO 2. W/P FLAT US2-PH1606, which are BOTH referred to as being 2.0 compliant but in reality they are not. So the PH1620 does work at specs.
- LIFETIME WARRANTY: This unit has a Lifetime Limited Warranty which I think is worth mentioning.

CONS:
- TIGHT CONNECTORS: I know I am not the only one mentioning it but the connectors are VERY tight. Mind you it could be a good thing because once it's plugged it, it will never, ever unplug by itself ... but nevertheless, they are a drag to pull and plug it, especially when you are having technical issues with your devices.

BOTTOM LINE:
The Philips PH1620 is an inexpensive HUB that works as advertised offering full compatibility with today's USB standard and OS.