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September 30th 04, 06:03 PM
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USB Powered Hub Recommendation
I'm looking for a powered USB hub for a Dell Inspiron. The laptop only has
two USB ports, and I need more. I assumed a powered hub would be the best, since I need to connect full size mouse, Canon digital camera, Canon printer, sometimes a flash drive, and a webcam. I don't need firewire. Belkin seems to have the largest selection, the best configuration for cables (out the rear of unit) but the most expensive. Their hubs also say they have over-current protection. Do all powered hubs have this? Other brands I see, but have never heard of, are Dynex and CyberPower. What should I consider? 
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September 30th 04, 08:47 PM
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There are many self power USB hubs. Take a look on Newegg and see what the
best deal is. Most of them are the same. "DB" wrote in message . .. I'm looking for a powered USB hub for a Dell Inspiron. The laptop only has two USB ports, and I need more. I assumed a powered hub would be the best, since I need to connect full size mouse, Canon digital camera, Canon printer, sometimes a flash drive, and a webcam. I don't need firewire. Belkin seems to have the largest selection, the best configuration for cables (out the rear of unit) but the most expensive. Their hubs also say they have over-current protection. Do all powered hubs have this? Other brands I see, but have never heard of, are Dynex and CyberPower. What should I consider?
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September 30th 04, 09:10 PM
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"DB" wrote in message . .. I'm looking for a powered USB hub for a Dell Inspiron. The laptop only has two USB ports, and I need more. I assumed a powered hub would be the best, since I need to connect full size mouse, Canon digital camera, Canon printer, sometimes a flash drive, and a webcam. I don't need firewire. Belkin seems to have the largest selection, the best configuration for cables (out the rear of unit) but the most expensive. Their hubs also say they have over-current protection. Do all powered hubs have this? Other brands I see, but have never heard of, are Dynex and CyberPower. What should I consider? Doesn't dell make a docking station for that? I've got one for my Gateway. It wasn't that expensive. Adds gobs of extra ports, not just USB. -Dave
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