I need some USB Hub suggestions

[JPigford]

As the title says, I need some suggestions for a good USB Hub. I've got a crappy no-name one now and it's just that...crappy. Half the things I plug into it won't work. So, I'm looking for something with 6+ ports that's built to do it's job and do it well. Annnndddddd GO!

 

[bobw]

I have a Links powered, been working for a number of years with no problems, only 4 ports for mine.

 

[applewhore]

I've got my eye on this one.. Belkin 7 port USB 2.0

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProd...=&Section_Id=200433&pcount=&Product_Id=158910

Very smart - and stackable... :0

 

[bobw]

Belkin


50% off no min.
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[RGrphc2]

look on www.newegg.com for stuff too, really good prices

 

[JPigford]

look on www.newegg.com for stuff too, really good prices

I know WHERE to look, I just needed some input on WHAT to look for.

 

[bobw]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817111910

 

[Satcomer]

Whatever you buy, remember with a G5 to get a USB2 hub.

 

[Lt Major Burns]

thought of getting a usb card? if your problem is running out of ports, then buying a 4-port usb2 card will free up 5 (the one you plugged the usb hum into...)

it'll also be powered, and removes a 2 foot cable from your desk, while also using up one of (probably) redunant PCI slots...

 

[JPigford]

thought of getting a usb card? if your problem is running out of ports, then buying a 4-port usb2 card will free up 5 (the one you plugged the usb hum into...)

it'll also be powered, and removes a 2 foot cable from your desk, while also using up one of (probably) redunant PCI slots...

Well, can't say I have given that much though. Any suggestions in THAT area then? If I get an external hub I'm going with the Belkin 7 Port...but I'm surely open to more suggestions.

 

[JPigford]

I just found this one: http://www.welovemacs.com/ksi2580n.html

$30 for a 5 port...doesn't seem to bad. I haven't heard go or bad things about IOFLEX. Any ideas?

 

[Lt Major Burns]

looks good! get it

id buy it but im in england...

 

[JPigford]

I just found this one: http://www.welovemacs.com/ksi2580n.html

$30 for a 5 port...doesn't seem to bad. I haven't heard go or bad things about IOFLEX. Any ideas?

Make note...this particular item DOES NOT fit in PowerMac G5's. I got mine in today and it doesn't fit...also, one of the 5 ports is on the inside...which is useless to me.