IOGEAR USB 2.0 / FireWire Combo Hub

The USB 2.0 / FireWire Universal Hub offers a complete high speed connectivity solution at a fraction of the cost of other separate USB 2.0 and FireWire Universal Hubs. It brings USB 2.0 and FireWire connectivity to your notebook or desktop computer. You'll enjoy the convenience and reliability that has made USB and FireWire industry standards when it comes to connecting multiple high-tech peripheral devices. USB 2.0 and FireWire provide high bandwidth, thus broadening the range of peripherals that may be attached to your computer.

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• Reviewed by: BobHolland

  03-08-08

  Duration of ownership: 1

  Strengths: Nice tight design, easy set up

  Weaknesses:Why not put the power port on the backside, that is, away from the majority of the ports

  Overall Evaluation: Service from the vendor was excellent and the product works as advertised, with a grade of "B" on the design. Would have earned a "A " on the design layout if the power port and "feeding" USB connection had been on the backside of the unit. Still is very usable and a good value based on the convenience of not needing to enter the computer case to create a front panel access.

• Reviewed by: speedpig

  01-05-07

  Duration of ownership: 7 Days

  Strengths: everthing works fine on my pc, contact my camcorder in 1394 very well,outlook is nice

  Weaknesses:firewire uplink and usb uplink are separate, 2 1394 ports in fact

  Overall Evaluation: To tell the truth, the bad review of this product is too horrible to buy it, but i still got it at last because i found the review about the other usb/firewire combo hub are all bad.And after one week, it works fine at all. The bad thing on PC to this hub is if you want use the firewire function, you must buy another firewire card(PCI slot) to connect it, that is not what i thought to this hub, it should be a universal uplink port there!

• Reviewed by: dvdirv

  07-10-06

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  Strengths: 7 USB & FireWire ports for very little cash

  Weaknesses:Base needs to be heavier

  Overall Evaluation: This hub performs as promised! With 4 USB and 3 FireWire ports, you have lots of connectivity. I was going to buy just a 4-port USB hub, but for the same money I could get 3 FireWire ports as well.It features LED lights, so you know your port is active! A FireWire and USB cable is included.Only downside is that the rubbber base needs to be heavier to support the device. It took me a little while to play with it to find the exact spot so it wouldn't fall over.All in all, a well designed hub.

• Reviewed by: tvanderlinden

  03-30-06

  Duration of ownership: 3 Days

  Strengths: Positive points: compact, smooth & clean appearance, FireWire + USB in one box, activity lights. Can stand on edge or side.

  Weaknesses:Negative points: activity lights not functioning for connected FireWire devices, FireWire drive does not alway mount, confusing product claims (see comments below), front ports location is awkward.

  Overall Evaluation: Product literature says "USB 2.0 4 up/downsteam ports" and "FireWire Provides three up/downstream ports" . What you actually see are: 4 USB type A ports, 1 USB type B port, and 3 FireWire 400 6-pin ports. While FireWire is designed for "up and downstream" connections, USB is not capable of this. How the FireWire ports are internally connected is unclear. The activity lights do not light up for the FireWire ports, and about half the time the connected drive powers up but does not mount.

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  02-01-06

  Duration of ownership: 1

  Strengths: Um, NONE...

  Weaknesses:3 port firewire hub is really a 2 port with uplink. Weight from firewire cables tip this unit over, the rubber stand BARELY supports this unit without cables.

  Overall Evaluation: Well, for starters, this thing is oddly shaped, light plastic with an useless rubber base. The one side is completely wasted with a row of LED's. This space should have been used putting extra Firewire PORTS instead. This thing should have been about $5. Its a 4 port USB hub with Firewire Y-adapter. What a piece of CRAP!!!!

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