USB 2.0 7PORT Economy Hub

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 6 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000DC65O
• Item model number: F5U237
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 3, 2004

Product Description

The latest innovation from USB leader Belkin lets you connect up to seven devices quickly and easily. Our Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub features two, top-loading downstream USB ports. Now you can enjoy fast access for temporary device connections such as USB thumb drives, media readers, and for USB lights, fans, and other accessories. Monitoring your device activity is simpler than ever with LEDs for master power status and all port activity. The stackable, slim-line design saves valuable desk space, and the Hub works seamlessly with all your USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices. * Saves desk space with stackable, slim-line design * Supports "hot swapping" of all your USB devices * Lowers power consumption for longer battery life * Makes power supply optional in laptop applications * Lets you monitor port and power status with LEDs * Features over-current detection and safety * Specifications: Compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices USB specification 2.0 for data rates up to 480Mbps Backward-compatible support for USB 1.1 Approved by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) * System Requirements: * For PC Users: Pentium® processor-based computer with USB 2.0 port available, Windows® 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP * For Mac® Users: Supports low- (1.5Mbps), full- (12Mbps), and high-speed (480Mbps) modes on PowerMac® G5 and above, or on other Mac computers equipped with a USB 2.0 upgrade card

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars iPod Shuffle users, listen up!, January 28, 2005

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Paul C. Huang "Paul Huang" (Arcadia, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: USB 2.0 7PORT Economy Hub (Personal Computers)

I was looking for a hub that is always powered on, so I could use it as a charger for the iPod. One person's dislike is another's delight! The always-on feature may seem dumb, but it is a great feature for people who may use it as a charger.

This is the ONLY hub that allows us to plug and unplug (into/away from) the hub with ONLY ONE hand. The other ones all require that you hold the hub or velcro the hub to the desk, which is really a sticky situation (in more ways than one).

I highly recommend this model.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-designed, elegant and dependable, December 18, 2004

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Kevin Woodward (Soquel, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: USB 2.0 7PORT Economy Hub (Personal Computers)

Nearly every peripheral or device that can connect to a PC these days uses the USB port, from printers, to mice, external drives, PDAs, wireless adapters and flash memory. It doesn't take very long before the top of your desk disappears under a wiggly maze of wires.

I personally reached the point where my older 4-port 1.0 hub and twin 2.0 inputs on my laptop just weren't cutting it. And I didn't want a second hub adding to the clutter of my home office workspace. Not only that, but the widespread adoption of the faster 2.0 USB technology standard has made 1.0 close to obsolete.

After spending considerable time searching for a 7-port 2.0 alternative, I was getting frustrated at the choices available, which ranged from the poorly designed to the outright expensive. Most were the identical mass-produced model with a different company logo sticker slapped on the top.

Then Belkin entered this market segment and made my choice an easy one. Here's why:
1. I have previously owned Belkin USB hubs and found them to be well-built and rock-solid dependable. This is important to me because of the high failure rate I've experienced with less-expensive generic hubs. And while a USB hub seems like a simple enough device, it's rapidly become an essential piece of hardware for any computer system.
2. The slim, sleek, ergonomic design was attractive and the two ports on the top of the device (in addition to the five in the rear) were perfect for mice and flash storage drives -- even though I didn't realize it at the time.
3. A decent price, all things considered.

From the minute I plugged this hub in six months ago it has run flawlessly. I absolutely love it. In fact, I recently purchased two more, one for my daughter's laptop and another as a Christmas present. You simply can't go wrong here.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent HUB , Great Ergonomics, September 9, 2004

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Mark A. Valente (Danville, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: USB 2.0 7PORT Economy Hub (Personal Computers)

This USB HUB works perfectly. Previous reviewers are confused about "required drivers", which are not necessary for USB hubs since they are built into Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

I haven't had any problem with it at all, nor any of the many other USB Hubs that I have used.

This HUB is BETTER, though, becuase of the two top connections. I have 5 devices connected almost all the time and a number of other devices (camera, camcorder, DVD burner, GPS, Sandisk Cruzer driver, etc.) all of which are EASY to insert, eject because of the way this device is configured.

It really is much more convenient to work with than most others.