Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra Mini Hub PA055U (Black)

by Targus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 2 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006B91Z
• Item model number: PA055U
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #949 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #24 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Hubs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Model: 4-Port USB 1.1 Hub - Slim

From the Manufacturer

The Targus Ultra Mini USB 4 Port Hub will allow your notebook computer to have plug and play connection to multiple input/output USB devices. The hub features a 4-port bus and self-powered stand-alone USB hub (AC Adapter optional). Packaged in a small and attractive enclosure, the hub can fit any place on a desktop, allowing for easy connection of four low speed or full speed USB devices to your USB enabled computer.

Product Description

The Targus Ultra Mini USB 4 Port Hub allows your notebook computer to have plug and play connection to multiple input/output USB devices. The hub features a 4-port bus and self-powered stand-alone USB hub (AC Adapter optional). Packaged in a small and attractive enclosure, the hub can fit any place on a desktop, allowing for easy connection of four low speed or full speed USB devices to your USB enabled computer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

122 of 124 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Device, March 8, 2004

By 

givpilot (Groton, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra Mini Hub PA055U (Black) (Personal Computers)

This is a great product at a great price. I bought one of these for my laptop to add to the number of USB ports available. I liked it so much, I bought another for my desktop to simply make the ports more accessible. The supplied cord is plenty long to reach the desktop on the floor and then I simply Velcro'ed the Targus to my desk to make plugging and unplugging USB devices much more convenient. The Targus works right out of the box, no install required and it works on every computer I've tried -- no problems. I must confess, the blue LED's look pretty cool too!

90 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for laptop use, poor for desktop use, November 19, 2005

By 

Jeffrey Davis (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus PA050U USB 2.0 High-Speed Hub (4-port) (Personal Computers)

First off, note that Amazon has grouped together reviews from a number of different Targus hubs. That's why you see references to USB 1 versus USB 2, some people with 4 ports and some with 8. This review is for the Targus PA050U USB 2.0 High-Speed Hub (4-port).

The positive:

--It functions. However, almost all USB hubs do that, so that can't really be the basis for a rating.

--I do like the glowing blue lights when a device is plugged in and powered. (And it matches my Saitek Eclipse keyboard, which also has a blue glow. Unfortunately, the hub ended up on my tower underneath my desk because of the cord length, so I can't even see it).

The negative:

--The cord! It's not even three feet! Make sure you measure the distance you'd like your cord to travel before purchasing this hub. It's about 2 feet 9 inches. I wanted to put this hub on my desk, but the cord is not long enough to make it there from the back of the computer. For the price of this hub, I shouldn't have to buy a longer cord.

--It weighs almost nothing, which means it won't stay where you want it to. Plus, the cord it comes with is fairly rigid, which means that the direction of the cord determines where your hub points. I grant that the weight is a positive for those who carry it around with a laptop, but it is not good for someone who wants it to sit somewhere semi-permanently. Another reviewer had the great idea to use velcro; I will have to take that suggestion.

Overall, it does what it's supposed to, but doesn't every hub? The difference is in the details, and this hub's short cord and feather weight are disappointing. Three stars for a desktop user. I'd probably give it four or five stars if I were a laptop user, since the short cord and light wieght would be great.

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, compact usb hub for mobile or desktop users!, September 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra Mini Hub PA055U (Black) (Personal Computers)

This is an excellent usb hub for the price. Very compact and very light. It doesn't take up too much space at all. Also, it's powered thru USB so you do not need to deal with an AC adaptor.

I have a couple of USB devices that are powered through the USB port as well and my concern was whether they would still be active through this hub. I plugged both into the hub and both were powered up!!

And the 4 ports light up with a nice blue led color that's looks really cool!! Targus should show this in their ads/marketing material because it definitely makes the hub look much cooler!

This is a great bargain and perfect for people that need a simple & compact USB hub for all their gadgets.

Definitely recommended!!

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