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    USB Notebook Hub recomendations

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by MrWacko, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. MrWacko

    MrWacko Notebook Guru

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    I'm looking for a USB Notebook Hub that has a video, mouse and keyboard plug, in addition to a decent number of USB ports and ethernet. I don't mind buying this stuff online, so please let me know of any recomendations. This isn't for the laptop in my sig, this is for an older Toshiba (don't know the system since it's not mine). It's got USB 2.0, so that isn't a concern.
     
    MrWacko, Jul 27, 2006
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Usually, you can get a USB 2.0 hub for practically nothing (from 0$ after rebate to around 10$). Not all USB hubs are equal, however. Sometimes poorer quality ones will not accept some devices (weird, isnt it?) like Epson printers.

    I hear that Belkin is going to be coming out with a CableFree hub, so wireless use of four usb devices for 100m, for 100$. Expect it end of the month, or in early August.
     
    Gautam, Jul 28, 2006
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