USB hub recommendation?

Snowflake · 10-17-2012, 07:15 AM

I need one, any recommendations? USB 3 is what I should be looking for?

Moonliner · 10-17-2012, 08:41 AM

Only if the PC you are attaching it to has USB3 as well.

In general they are fairly generic. One works as good as another. Find one with enough ports and a look you like at a price you like.

However if your pc does not not have USB3 and you are planning on a high use device like an external hard drive, you might want to add a USB3 port to your computer (assuming it's not a laptop).

Snowflake · 10-17-2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Only if the PC you are attaching it to has USB3 as well.

In general they are fairly generic. One works as good as another. Find one with enough ports and a look you like at a price you like.

However if your pc does not not have USB3 and you are planning on a high use device like an external hard drive, you might want to add a USB3 port to your computer (assuming it's not a laptop).

Thanks Moonie. No, I have USB 2.0 and it is a laptop. I'll hunt around for one with enough ports and a good price point, thanks!

Capt Jack · 10-19-2012, 09:52 AM

how many ports did you want?

Kevy Baby · 10-19-2012, 12:07 PM

Seven USB ports? Pshaw... I need 24 ports!!!

(Details here)

But if that isn't enough, you can get a 49 port hub (alas, it is only USB 1.1).

Capt Jack · 10-19-2012, 04:00 PM

ok but the one I posted was like 12 bucks...and has that certain, sort of Cthulhu feel to it

Snowflake · 10-19-2012, 06:46 PM

Looks like the flying spaghetti monster

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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Seven USB ports? Pshaw... I need 24 ports!!! (Details here) But if that isn't enough, you can get a 49 port hub (alas, it is only USB 1.1). __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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