Product Description

Cables to Go 7-Port USB 2.0 Aluminum Hub conveniently adds seven high speed USB 2.0 ports to your desktop or notebook computer. The slim form factor saves space while the port placement and hard-mountable metal base keep the hub in place even when several USB devices are connected. The hub easily slides out of the base making it convenient to travel with as well.The 7-Port USB 2.0 Aluminum Hub can be self-powered from the USB port or utilize the included power supply. Add additional hubs to support up to 127 devices. USB-IF certification ensures high speed data transfers up to 480 Mbps. Whether you are downloading or transferring spreadsheets, MP3 files, digital pictures, or video streams- the Port Authority2 7-Port USB 2.0 Aluminum Hub will make connecting several high speed USB 2.0 devices hassle-free.

Product Details

• Brand: Cables To Go
• Model: 29563
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 8.00" w x 8.00" l, .28 pounds

Features

• 7-port USB 2.0 hub lets you add extra USB devices to your computer
• Slim and compact for portability
• Features self-powering capability and over-current protection
• Metal base for stable desk mount

Amazon.com Product Description
Connecting USB devices to your Mac or PC is easier than ever with the Cables To Go 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub. Featuring a slim, portable design, this hub gives you seven USB 2.0 ports that let you connect an additional keyboard, mouse, MP3 player, and more. Take the hub with you wherever you go to significantly expand your desktop or laptop's capabilities.

7 Port USB 2.0 Hub At a Glance: 7-port USB 2.0 hub for adding devices to your computer. Overcurrent protection; self-power mode. Hard-mountable metal base can be secured onto desk.

The hub easily slides into and out of the metal base that can be secured onto a desk.

Expanded USB Connectivity to Meet Your Needs
Whether you're adding a new keyboard, mouse, or external hard drive to your computer, the Cables To Go 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub ensures that you'll be able to make the connection. With the hub, you don't have to pick and choose which items you keep connected to your computer. Keep your scanner, printer, or web cam connected at all times, and then use the Cables To Go 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub to charge your camera, digital music player, or other gadget.

The hub can be self-powered from the USB port, and it features built-in over-current protection for peace of mind when connecting your equipment. Each port is fully plug-and-play for quick and easy connections, and the unit can be combined with additional hubs to support as many as127 devices.

Hard-Mountable Design Keeps Hub Securely on Desk
The hub features a strong metal base that can be hard mounted to your desk. This keeps the hub in place even when you have multiple accessories attached to it. The hub itself easily detaches from the base for travel convenience.

Compatible with Mac and PC
The 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub is compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems, and it comes with a six-foot USB cable. The hub connects to a standard AC wall outlet with the included adapter.

The Cables To Go 7 Port USB 2.0 hub is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Cables To Go 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub, six-foot. USB 2.0 cable, AC power adapter, and installation manual.

Customer Reviews

Very nice, solid feeling, solid performing.
The design of this hub feels solid--it is heavier than most USB hubs and stays put on my desk, even when cables from USB devices are dangling over the edge. I really like the fact that this unit has ports on both sides...for me, this allowed me to attach my fixed devices (like my printer and webcam) to the back ports--keeping them neatly out of sight--while still providing three front ports for more transient devices like my cell phone or digital camera.

I've also noticed that this hub does not seem to slow down all devices when a single 1.0 or 1.1 device is attached. My printer is an old HP 930C and my IPod still connects under USB 2.0, even when both are attached.

Perhaps I got a bad one...
...as every other review glows positively about this, but I've experienced 'iffy' ports(live at one moment, dead other times, replugging the cord sometimes helps, other times not), and sub-USB 1.0 transfer speeds with this hub. I've tried different cables and the fault seems to lie with the hub itself.

Pity, because on the plus side, it IS a nice sturdy metal package that seems well built.
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Update:
Amazon did a no-hassle replacement on the hub.
Four months later, no repeat problems.
Guess I did indeed get a bad one.

Too bad Amazon doesn't allow rating edits, I'd bump it up to a five.

Does what it says with no problems
I've got two of these now, one in my MacBook Pro setup and another attached to my wife's iMac. Mine is plugged into AC as well, hers is not; no problems on either system. Having gone through a number of other hubs, this is a pleasant surprise.

The addition of a sliding tray for the hub is a great idea, but note that the hub in no way locks or clicks in place when it's in it, so you won't be able to mount it vertically (e.g., attaching it with velcro to the side of a desk, etc.) unless you bypass using the tray (which comes with two mounting screws), so not a big deal there. But it's an odd omission.

One complaint: the blue light. I understand the necessity of a "I'm getting power/I'm connected" light on a device, but the blue light on this illuminates very brightly. Usually not an issue but if you have your computer in a bedroom, note that you'll need to shut down your computer (and not just sleep it) in order to have that light go off. (And that blue light seems to be on every device these days, eh.) Just FYI.