Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Hub, White
by Belkin Components
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Customer Review: Works well for Wii
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for use with my Wii, as the Wii manual states you need a USB hub with its own power source.
I play a lot of Rock Band and Guitar Hero, and with the proliferation of accessories (multiple mics, keyboard), I wanted to get more USB slots.
Generally, this hub has worked well with all the peripherals. A few times we have accidentally pulled a mic out (because of the short cord on the DJ Hero 2 mic). When plugging the mic back in, it usually recognizes it again, but a couple of times we have had to reboot the Wii to get it to re-recognize all the devices. I don't consider that a problem with the device, though. And other than that, it has been great.
Would recommend it for anyone looking to get a hub for their Wii.
Customer Review: Great little powered hub
Summary: 5 Stars
I had to turn my iMac to unplug a USB cable and plug in another. I also have a portable hard drive, though, that is powered by the USB and would not work with an extension USB cord (the light on the drive would go on, but I guess it wouldn't get enough juice to be usable). The Belkin hub, with the AC cord connected solved all the problems. I have more then enough USB ports and the portable hard drive gets power from the Belkin's AC (for lower-power items, you may not need to use the AC cord). And it looks great.
A little surprise: each of the four ports has an indicator light that goes on when the port is in use. I'm not sure why this is helpful, but its nice to see anyway.
Customer Review: Great USB hub
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used this USB hub for about 2 months now and it's a great product. It's nice and small and functions as you would assume.
Pros:
+ Small
+ 2 easy access ports
+ LED lights
+ Cable holder when switching between USB devices
Cons:
- Power supply can cover other power outlets if outlets are lined horizontally (side by side, ie. UPS), instead of vertically (one on top of the other, ie. power strip)*
* Con could also be said for the other plug arrangement, therefore I didn't take a star away.
Customer Review: Great hub.
Summary: 5 Stars
Tried many hubs, liked this one the most. I probably should have gotten the 7 port model, but this is great.
PROS
Self-powered -- works very well without external power, but you have that option for power hungry devices
White, decent design
Heavy enough to stay put most of the time
Uses miniUSB cable, easy to get the length you want
CONS
I would prefer 3 ports in the back and one on top.
Don't see much use for the cable thing on the side.
Customer Review: Worth the extra $$
Summary: 5 Stars
This may be a bit over the usual price for a $5-$10 USB hub you can find here at Amazon or your local Fry's, but the quality and just great look of the product compensate for any problems. It works flawlessly, even with those pesky external drives that require a 2-1 USB cable to have adequate power. Add to that the extra handy ports on top for thumb drives.
It looks great next to my iPod dock and iMac, remember it's not just Apple that makes cool looking products.