USB 2.0 4PORT Economy Hub

by Belkin

Product Details

Product Manual [438kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000DC64Q
• Item model number: F5U234
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,876 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 3, 2004

Product Description

Belkin Logistics Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub / BLKF5U234 /

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No issues here, just great solid performance!, June 20, 2005

By 

William Hardin (Virginia) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: USB 2.0 4PORT Economy Hub (Personal Computers)

Ok, before I cover this actual unit, that me cover a few incorrect statements made during past reviews.

Q.)Why does it have a power adapter--my last hub didn't need one?

A.)Most USB devices do not require the ac adapter to be plugged in, since the USB interface does provide some power. But some devices draw a large amount of power from USB (Scanners, speakers, etc) so they must be pluged directly into a computer OR used with a hub that supports an AC adapter (like this one). Many hubs force you to purchase the AC adapter seperately for additional money, this Belkin INCLUDES the AC adapter.

Q.)Some devices don't work with this hub.

A.)Yep, some devices won't work with ANY hub, so don't drop the rating of this one model because you didn't understand that. Read your device's manual or visit their site to learn more. Others simply might require extra power (so use the AC adapter).

Q.)My hub wasn't working all the time, is it poor quality?

A.)Perhaps, but most likely you aren't using the AC adapter when you might need it for the device load you have plugged in. Or you might have a defective hub which happens with every brand from time to time--try exchanging the unit or contacting Belkin for warranty replacement.

This is a nice compact unit that does exactly what it supposed to do--provide more highspeed USB 2.0 ports and save desk space. Ours works like a champ with zero problems and helped clear the desk of a ton of cables. Please see my above comments before reading some of the low rating reviews here.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible - Known problems, February 27, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: USB 2.0 4PORT Economy Hub (Personal Computers)

This has a known problem if your system is Windows XP. It may work for one day and then stop working. Will get an error that says 'Device cannot start. Code 10'. Belkin will replace it without asking very many questions. If I could give this zero stars, that's what I would give it. Don't buy this.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worked for 3 weeks before dying, March 29, 2004

By 

G. Middleton "gmidd" (United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: USB 2.0 4PORT Economy Hub (Personal Computers)

This hub functioned well [on my XP system] for about 3 weeks, before unexpectedly reporting a a Device failed to start 'Code 10' error, following a system reboot. I went through the XP the troubleshooting work-flow, but had no success at re-animating the beast. My recommendation would be to forego the economy, and spend a little more of your hard earned cash on something better. Fortunately, I was able to return my dead hub and receive a full refund.