Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub

The latest innovation from USB leader Belkin lets you connect up to seven devices quickly and easily. Our Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub features two, top-loading downstream USB ports. Now you can enjoy fast access for temporary device connections such as USB thumb drives, media readers, and for USB lights, fans, and other accessories. Monitoring your device activity is simpler than ever with LEDs for master power status and all port activity. The stackable, slim-line design saves valuable desk space, and the Hub works seamlessly with all your USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices.

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• Reviewed by: Dman2You2

  04-10-10

  Duration of ownership: 2 Years

  Strengths: Reliable, adaptable across multiple laptops and PCs and OS's, 7-port expansion, its independent power source allows for USB charging 24/7, low profile, aesthetics.

  Weaknesses:Ports along back have limited space between them making for a tight fit.

  Overall Evaluation: I was looking for a reliable wokhorse of a USB hub and I found one! After using numerous 4 to 7 port USB hubs from several manufacturers (some powered, some only powered by the USB port on the machine it was attached to), I always ran into problems with my PC's or laptops randomly (it seems) failing to recognize the hubs, let alone the devices attached to the hubs! But this Belkin hub has never given me any problems in ANY situation. A solid workhorse at a good price - 5 stars.

• Reviewed by: timdees

  05-25-08

  Duration of ownership: 14 Months

  Strengths: Lots of ports, stackable, convenient to use.

  Weaknesses:Overheats, then stops working altogether.

  Overall Evaluation: I've had three of these hubs, counting the one that I received after sending one back as an RMA. The returned hub first started overheating to the point that it was too hot to touch, then it stopped working completely. The device that was sent to me after the malfunctioning one was returned started overheating almost immediately and was disconnected. A couple of months later, the working hub also overheated and stopped working. Belkin technical support suggested that too many devices were plugged into the hubs (never more than six), but was unable to explain why a seven-port hub could not support six devices. If this was an isolated problem with one device, I'd attribute the problem to a single defective unit. But these multiple failures, all with the same symptoms, indicates a faulty and potentially dangerous design.

• Reviewed by: pasu

  03-25-07

  Duration of ownership: 11 Weeks

  Strengths: 1.)Compact and flat design2.)Universal AC adapter (great for traveling abroad)3.)Work well with Windows XP pro4.)Can be stackable on top of each other

  Weaknesses:-Universal AC adapter is huge (very awkard for portibility)-If stack 3 more on top of each others-two ports at the bottom would be inaccessible-Too small rubbers at the bottom for skid prevention

  Overall Evaluation: I really like this Belkin USB hub comparing to other relatively no brands I was using. It has 7 ports, of which 2 ports are located on top. These two ports are extremely useful, yet I wish it could have been 3 or 4 since I find myself use it more often for USB thumb drives and connecting to camera. With several USB thumb drives around, it requires more USB ports. The space between each USB on the back is a bit narrow, and if you have wide USB thumb drive, it may occupy the space more than one port. This hub works well with Win XP Pro. I connect a few external hard drives with it, and they all work fine. I am thinking to even buy more and stack them, but still wonder if the two ports on top of the bottom one would be inaccessible if stacking more than two.

• Reviewed by: robsf23

  02-28-07

  Duration of ownership: 45 Days

  Strengths: stackable, 7 total (incl 2 top) USB ports, hi-speed USB 2.0, metallic body with rubber wrap cover

  Weaknesses:needs to be plugged in (AC power) full time, large head on plug

  Overall Evaluation: I have 2 of these USB hubs stacked (and connected one to the other). They work well together. That gives me a total of 13 usb 2 ports (6+7). I have 1 scanner, 1 laser printer, 2 ink jet printers, 5 external hard drives, 1 external dvd burner, and 1 usb video capture box - wheew! I don't have these devices on at the same time of course. But when I do turn them on, my pc detects them immediately. I also use the TOP USB ports to plug in my mp3 player or USB flash drive. It's convenient and easily accessible.Another thing I like about this is that they are NOT made of cheap plastic. The body is made of metal (aluminum?) with a rubber wrap cover. It's heavier but looks well built and durable. If you look at other USB hubs, they are made of mostly cheap plastic. So you can drop these without worrying that they'll break.This hub needs to be plugged in all the time (powered). Most USB hubs have to be anyway. However, the plug (head) for this is BIG. So it'll take up space on your power strip/surge suppressor. Just be aware of it because you cannot see the power supply in the retail package.

• Reviewed by: turtlebud

  01-31-07

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  Strengths: * design/look* easy access usb ports on top* "smart" & powered

  Weaknesses:none

  Overall Evaluation: If you see this hub in person, you'll know why I like the look. It's very thin and sits well on a desk without tipping (like other hubs that i've used) when there are a lot of things plugged into it. If you have the need for more than 7 usb ports, it was designed so that you can stack a second one on top of it very easily. The top two ports are nice because you can plug in without reading behind the hub and fishing for a port. One cool thing about this hub is that it knows when the computer is off and shuts off powered to the usb hub (ie, for keyboards or mouse that is plugged into it). It still, however, can charge an ipod shuffle from one of the top port, even when the computer is off. Very cool - I call it "smart" power. When it is on, there are lights in the front which correspond to each device plugged into the hub.Overall, a very well thought out and designed product.

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