Belkin (F5U233-APL) 4-Port USB Hub
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Key Features
Choose the appropriate type of USB Hub: USB Hub is a device that connects via a single USB uplink to which it replicates to multiple USB downlinks. USB Switches have multiple uplinks that can be selected via a switch mechanism. These are used to control a device shared by several ports.
Desktop The most common and largest type of these kinds of hubs, desktop hubs are designed to be placed on a desk and may even be stackable. \r\n Mini May be connected via a male connector to the PC USB slot via a 'dongle' (short cable) with the main body having 2 to 6 spare male USB ports. \r\n Thumb Connects directly into the PC thru a male connector without a cable. \r\n Bay Is inserted into a drive bay and not to any kind of external USB slots.\r\n
Short for Universal Serial Bus, it is a external bus standard that was designed to replace serial and parallel ports USB supports `Plug and Play installation of devices. A single USB port can connect up to 127 peripheral devices. The original USB Version 1.1 has a top data transfer rate of 12Mbits/sec. USB 2.0 (also referred to as Hi-Speed USB) was developed to reflect the higher data speeds needed for newer technologies. USB 2.2 has a higher data transfer rate of 480Mbps and is fully compatible with USB 1.1; it even uses the same connector and cable types.
USB / Firewire Standards
USB 2.0
The speed with which data can be transmitted from one device to another. Data rates are often measured ' megabits' (million bits) or megabytes (million bytes) per second.These are abbreviated as Mbps and MBps, respectively.
Data Transfer Speed
Up to 480 Mbps
Technical Features
Any additional features that the device may have such as LED Data indicator that flashes when the hub is actively transferring data.
Additional Features
LED Power Indicator
Number of Uplink Ports
1 USB
All hubs need to be powered in some way in order to work. Port powered hubs will take (very little) power from the system, via the port they are attached to. Self powered hubs need to be powered independently by a power supply connected to the mains.
Power Source
Self Powered (Power Adapter)
Warranty
Miscellaneous
User Reviews
by sabrewulf165 on Jan 21, 2008
| Pros |
Good layout, feels sturdy, Belkin name, includes AC adapter |
| Cons |
Too expensive, like almost all USB hubs (do they seriously think it's worth 30 USD?) |
by dbeast on Feb 10, 2007
| Pros |
Top-load USB port, stylish design, brand name |
| Cons |
Slips easily |
| Bottom Line |
Good and stylish 4port USB hub |
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Belkin (F5U233-APL) 4-Port USB Hub
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