Delivery
The Inateck HB7002 USB Hub is well protected in a small black glossy cardboard delivered. In the package there are the 16cm long USB HUB, a white 1.2m Mini USB 3.0 ribbon cable, and a white 230 volt power supply. All parts were also wrapped in plastic film. Unfortunately, a manual is not included.
Function and specifications
The Inateck HB7002 is a very high-quality processed USB hub in Apple Lock. The brushed aluminum enclosure, the left and right side of white plastic. The design is very chic and absolutely suitable for Apple products. The hub 7 has USB 3.0 ports which are arranged at a distance of 10mm adjacent. Thus, the Hub offers enough space that also slightly wider USB devices can be operated simultaneously. The 7 USB ports are suitable for transmission rates up to 5GB per second. In addition, these older USB standards, to USB version 1.0 backward compatible. To operate the Inateck HB7002 stroke no drivers are required. The Hub is simply connected to a free USB3.0 port with the supplied USB3.0 cable to the computer. The stroke also needs an external power supply having a voltage of 5 volts. For this, simply connect the supplied 230 Volt power supply. The cable length of the power supply is approximately 200cm and is adequately sized. What strikes me again and again with the plastic accessories of Inateck devices that this smell never to plasticizers or the like.
Here is an overview of the technical data:
+ 7-port USB 3.0 Hub
+ Dimensions (Length x Width x Height): 165mm x 33mm x 14mm
+ Weight: 87 grams (without cable)
+ Surface Material: Aluminum
+ Power supply: 230/5 volt power supply,
Use / Daily Operation
I use the USB hub on a conventional PC. All connected devices are recognized without problems and work as usual. Also an external Samsung SSD runs on this hub in the usual speed. On the desk, the device looks chic and classy.
Conclusion
By Inateck USB Hub am very satisfied. The design is very attractive and fits visually complement to other Apple devices. The stroke is high-quality. Priced the Inateck HB7002 is currently at about 30 euros. Considering the high quality workmanship and the German customer, the price is absolutely justified.
I would recommend this 7-port USB 3.0 hub without hesitation!