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Features:
• 4 Port USB Mini Pocket Hub• USB 2.0 connectivity for up to 40 times faster transfers than USB 1.1• Supports high-bandwidth devices such as storage devices and digital cameras• Compact, slim and lightweight
Editorial Review:
Technical DataNetworking / TypeHubTechnical DataNetworking / Form FactorExternalTechnical DataNetworking / Connectivity TechnologyWiredTechnical DataNetworking / Data Link ProtocolUSBTechnical DataDimensions & Weight / Widthcm8.3Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Depthcm3.8Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Heightcm1.3Technical DataSystem Requirements / OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows 98 or laterTechnical DataNetworking / Ports Qty4Technical DataHeader / Product LineKensington PocketHUBTechnical DataHeader / ModelMini USB 2.0Technical DataHeader / CompatibilityPCTechnical DataHeader / Country KitsEuropeTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerKensington Technology GroupTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1Technical DataNetworking / Subcategory (FE)Peripheral sharing and hubs
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Kensington Mini USB HUB I will briefly express my experience with this product. This USB is good for the price, works without problem (installation not required: start working as you stick it). The downside of this product is that it has not have any extension cord/cable (the cable is as long as you see it on this picture about 3cm, so that the four ports are hanging in the air of my desktop: for the laptop users, this may be ok, if you don't require longer cable). In addition, one of the ports(it has four) started not working... more info
Kensington mini USB hub Good value considering the low price. The ports are close together, but I have found it very useful to connect a mouse, wireless adapter and speakers therefore freeing up two more of the laptop ports. I have had no need for a power adaptor, but then I have only made modest demands on it. As a basic hub at a low price it functions well.
Hmmmmmm Useless item. Says it will only cope small temporary devices like memory pens. Oh and you need to use slot 1 & 3 or 2 & 4 if you want to insert more than one as the ports are very close together. Would not detect my camera, mp3 player (bog standard 2GB one), and a memory pen attached.... as for the 3rd port well I could fit nothing in it. I could get 2 of the items recognised when I removed one of the others. Not impressed. I only bought the thing as the front USBs on my system are... more info
Excellent little device for the money Received this today, plugged it in, was recongised as a "new device" and installed itself. Then simply plugged in a webcam, iPod, scanner and Blackberry. Possibly this overloaded it a tad as the scanner did not seem to kick in (I noted previous reviews about power consumption - you can buy separately an external power supply to connect to the device if you wish), however when I removed the Blackberry I could scan, transfer files to the iPod and watch myself on the webcam. Highly unlikely that I would use... more info
