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    USB3.0 hub (powered)

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by noap_, Jan 11, 2012.

  1. noap_

    noap_ Notebook Consultant

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    hi there!

    I'm searching for an USB3.0 USB hub, preferably powered. As I've heard there are a lot of buggy 3.0 hubs out there, which is the main reason why I'm asking you guys instead of just picking one from amazon for example.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    noap_, Jan 11, 2012
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  2. metril

    metril Notebook Deity

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  3. noap_

    noap_ Notebook Consultant

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    ^The description says 7x USB3.0 ports though(?)
     
    noap_, Jan 12, 2012
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    ikethegreat Notebook Consultant

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    The second review seems to support what metril said.
     
    ikethegreat, Jan 12, 2012
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  5. noap_

    noap_ Notebook Consultant

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    Any other suggestions?
     
    noap_, Jan 13, 2012
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    KDPearson24, Jan 13, 2012
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  7. noap_

    noap_ Notebook Consultant

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    ^thanks! I'll check it out.
     
    noap_, Jan 14, 2012
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    That thread mentioned two posts above refers to the Targus USB 3.0 docking station. That whopper costs $200 dollars.

    Looks like we will have to wait until more devices require USB 3 before someone produces a decent USB 3.0 powered hub. I have five USB 2 devices hanging on my laptop with a USB 2 powered hub now. I would be out of luck if those devices required USB 3.0.
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Jan 15, 2012
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  9. noap_

    noap_ Notebook Consultant

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    well, the thread wasn't really helpful, because it's more about a docking station, not just a simple usb hub.
    And there should defintely be some working usb3.0 hubs out there.
     
    noap_, Jan 15, 2012
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    One word "Google"
     
    Feral1, Jan 17, 2012
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  11. noap_

    noap_ Notebook Consultant

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    ^yeah, better just close the forums here...
     
    noap_, Jan 19, 2012
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