USB hub / Port replicator capacity?

Hi guys. Just got my first notebook (the I9300)and so far I love it. I have a couple of questions though:
1. Searching the web and this forum I haven't found any docking station / port replicator that will power my I9300 and load the battery while providing access to the ports/accessories I need. I take it there is none. Am I right?
2. If so I will probably get a 4 port USB 2.0 hub. Regarding transfer speed: will a USB hub be able to handle an external HDD, TV-tuner, wireless keyboard and mouse at the same time? For example will I be able to record a TV-show onto the external HDD? Seems to me there will be a lot of traffic over one single USB port...
3. Would I be able to add an external sound card to the hub? (I got the Audigy2 ZS Notebook with my computer without realizing I couldn't use it with the internal speakers.[:I] )

Thanks for any input...

I9300 : 2.0ghz : 1.25gb RAM : 60gb 7200rpm HDD : 256MB NVIDIA : dvd/rw : UXGA : Bluetooth : WiFi a/b/g : Media Center

 

1) Check out the Kensington review we just did, it supports the 9300.
2) Yes, this will work, just make sure to get a self-powered unit.
3) It should be the same as adding it directly.

Brian

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Thanks Brian,
I looked at the Kensington stand before but since it doesn't allow for AC power to my notebook I'll probably just get a USB hub. There seem to be a lot of positive reviews of the Belkin Tetra hub floating around.... All I was worried about was the bandwidth issue with a TV-tuner/PVR, external HDD and external Soundcard hooked up to it at the same time... But I guess you know what you are talking about [ ]
Thanks!

I9300 : 2.0ghz : 1.25gb RAM : 60gb 7200rpm HDD : 256MB NVIDIA : dvd/rw : UXGA : Bluetooth : WiFi a/b/g : Media Center