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    R2D2 USB Hub

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by xyanide14, Oct 4, 2010.

  1. xyanide14

    xyanide14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    xyanide14, Oct 4, 2010
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  2. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

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    It's not the cheapest USB hub, but it is R2-D2, and it makes noise. The only caution I would give is that it states that it is bus-powered but can accept a separate power supply. If you are using USB hard drives that are powered off of the USB connection, you will need to get a power supply to use them with this hub.
     
    KimoT, Oct 4, 2010
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  3. crayonyes

    crayonyes Custom Title! WooHoooo !!

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    collectors and star-wars fans will surely get it and find it worthy.
     
    crayonyes, Oct 4, 2010
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  4. thundernet

    thundernet Notebook Deity

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    I think it's very cute and funny but very expensive.At that price they should have at least included the 7.5V external power supply which you most definitely will need at some point.
     
    thundernet, Oct 4, 2010
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  5. Romiyo

    Romiyo Notebook Evangelist

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    Yup, only StarWars geeks will buy that, its freakin $40 bucks for a USB hub.
     
    Romiyo, Oct 4, 2010
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Even though I like Star Wars, I wouldn't buy that because it's impractical . . . too tall for a USB hub.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 4, 2010
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  7. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    overpriced kitsch
     
    DetlevCM, Oct 5, 2010
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  8. JAMM0N

    JAMM0N Notebook Consultant

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    what a funny usb extension. not worth my 40 dollars though.
     
    JAMM0N, Oct 6, 2010
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