Mini volume, minimum price, but he did everything!

The Hub Hoo Too HT-UE02 is a model of compactness and a concentrate of technology. It has 3 USB 3.0 ports + 1 port gigabit ethernet. Its manufacturing quality, finesse and practical design are remarkable. The brushed aluminum finish reminiscent of the Macbook style.

This product enables any PC user or Mac laptop to have 3 additional USB 3.0 ports and an Ethernet connection, very useful when the laptop is used in fixed. Indeed, this hub Works on both Windows (8.1 included) that MacOS X (10.10 included), but also Linux 3.0 and higher. The drivers supplied on a mini CD are also available for download on the site Hoo Too.

Very compact (9,6cm x 3,0cm x 2.2 cm) and lightweight (59 grams), the HT-UE02 is as functional in use fixed and mobile. The 3 USB 3.0 ports are located on top and sufficiently spaced to accept all of the keys and jacks that are connected to him, even when they are large or thick.

A small green LED indicates that the hub is connected and functional. The USB cable HT-UE02 measuring 40cm, sufficient length regardless of the location of the USB ports on the laptop. A user manual in 4 languages ​​usefully complete the compact packaging of this small jewel of technology.

Tested with an Asus Zenbook UX32VD Windows 8.1 and a Macbook Air running OS X 10.10, this USB Hub / ethernet proved as effective as reliable. I have seen no drop in performance compared to a direct connection to the USB 3.0 ports of these laptops. The gigabit Ethernet port provides excellent flow, fully comparable to that of a conventional gigabit ethernet controller on a PC motherboard. Needless to say, this connection greatly improves the performance and reliability compared to a wifi connection.

Best of all, the Auto MDIX detects and automatically manage crossed and straight-through cables. Remote Wakeup feature is supported with link-exchange, Magic Packet, Microsoft wakeup frame.

Finance side, the price of HT-UE02 is rather competitive in view of its very advanced features and performance, also on its manufacturing quality. Hard to find at this price another product of similar quality and technology.

Note that the registration of the product on the site Hoo Too enables the user to benefit from a 6-month warranty extension, 18 months in all. The reactivity of the support Hoo Too is almost instantaneous, which is reassuring in respect of a network product.

In conclusion, this mini USB 3.0 Hub + Ethernet entirely satisfactory functionally and significantly improves the approval and performance of the laptop which it is connected.