Hub and more

But beware, there are several types of hubs: powered, non-powered, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, to choose according to its use, or it must be admitted, according to its budget.

With its external power 4 Amperes and 7 USB 3.0 ports, Hub is intended rather to a fixed use, where he will be satisfied. It is always possible to carry around, but its power supply is rather heavy and cumbersome (the same size as a transformer Netbook).

The device is recognized without problems on a PC running Windows 7, and transfer rates are compliant with the USB 3.0 standard. (I do not give values ​​because the rate depends on the nature of uploaded files: it is faster to transfer a 10GB file transfer 10,000 files of 1 MB)

For stationary operation, I regret that this Hub is not provided with fixing brackets to integrate eg under a desk. This 'default' is common to 99.9% market Hubs, I do not withdraw points. However, with its flat surfaces, it is easy to attach with double-sided tape.

The USB standard allowing just 0.5 amps to each port, it is rarely advisable to use a hub to recharge your mobile devices. This is where the Hub shows clever, because in addition to its 7 ports dedicated to data transfer, it adds two ports dedicated to the charge, and which have an output current of 2.1 Amps. Knowing that most chargers supplied in standard with smartphones deliver 1 Amp, you should notice a significant decrease in the charging time of your mobile devices.

The price is currently 35.99 is correct with respect to benefits for the Hub 2 in 1.

Stay with a mouse, keyboard, printer, webcam, external hard drive and a Dymo label maker connected permanently to the Hub, I wonder if I should not have to choose the next size up.

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