Doctor Who Tardis USB 4 Port Powered Hub Station

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• Doctor Who Tardis USB 4 Port Powered Hub Station

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• ASIN: B000T5OC4G
• Item model number: UTTardisUSB
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,005 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

Product Description
Four port powered USB 2.0 hub - allows you to connect multiple USB devices to your computer. You can use the TARDIS as a non-powered hub by plugging it into your USB port and not using the power supply it comes with. When powered, and you plug it into the USB port on your computer, the blue light on the top lights up and when you plug anything into the TARDIS itself, it makes the classic 'dematerialisation' noise and the light slowly flashes on and off. There is a button on the back to switch the sound off if required! This fantastic item will make a great gift for any Dr Who fan or collector.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A bit too much like the real thing, May 24, 2008

By	B. Ragan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

OK, first the good: This is a fun toy, an entertaining piece of Whovian kitch. It's got the flashing light; it's got the proverbial wheezing, groaning sound; it looks really cool sitting there on your desk.

Unfortunately, it's a bit too much like the "real" TARDIS when it comes to reliability. Sometimes it works fine, but other times the signals from my peripherals are apparently arriving on Mars, or in the Middle Ages, or somewhere, because they're certainly not getting through to my computer. I eventually had to unhook my scanner from it, because it just wasn't staying powered up and connected for more than a few seconds at a time (even though the printer, connected to a different port, was fine).

Bottom line: If you're as big a Who geek as I am, and you mainly want a toy that goes "vwoop, vwoop" sitting next to your computer, it might be worth it. But I wouldn't choose this thing if what you really need is a USB hub you can rely on.

(By the way, I feel a bit bad saying this in an Amazon review, but ThinkGeek has it considerably cheaper.)

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a toy for grown-ups mainly, excellent office toy for example, October 9, 2007

By	Mette Hedin "Mette" (CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

The sound is of a decent volume, and can be triggered manually. Great office toy for the doctor who fan.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doctor Who Tardis Rocks, November 23, 2007

By	Jonathan Sterner - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

I have had a picture of the Tardis on my computers desktop before but nothing compares to having the Tardis on my actual desktop. I love to hear the sound of the Tardis in action as I plug in my USB hardware. Every desk needs this cool Doctor Who Tardis! It works great as a USB 4 Port Powered Hub Station too; it's the only toy on my desk.