USB Hub Review

What do you do when the USB ports of your computer are just not enough for the multiple devices you need to connect? You buy a USB hub of course! One often has a host of devices like a printer, web camera, a USB flash drive, an external hard drive and even camcorders to connect with a computer. To provide a simultaneous connection with all these devices, the default USB ports are never adequate. Such a hub can enable and handle multiple device connectivity for you.

Reviews

What are the things to look out for when buying a USB hub? The features to check out for are the number of ports (more the better), size (compact is better for connection with laptops) and ability to handle data transfer from high power devices like printers and camcorders simultaneously. There are two main types of hubs (also known as USB splitters). One type is the self powered hub that has an independent power source connection. They should be opted for in case you are going to connect multiple high power devices like printers. The other type derive power from the USB port itself like USB flash drives do. These are generally compact and light weight meant for connecting low power devices like jump drives. Here are some reviews for your perusal. Choose any one of these for your laptop or desktop computer.

Targus Desktop 7 - Port USB 2.0 Hub
Rated as the best hub by many product review sites, the Targus Desktop 7 scores high on all counts including number of ports and multiple high power device handling. With 7 ports, this USB 2.0 hub can take care of most of your external connections. It is the best hub for Mac and Windows platform. You can easily connect camcorders, web cameras, printers using this hub. At a price of $45.99, it is a steal of a purchase!

Belkin 4 Port USB 2.0 Travel Hub
This review is about one of the lightest products among the whole lot. The Belkin 4 port USB hub is perfect for someone who needs one for a laptop computer and who lives out of a suitcase. It is small enough to fit in your pocket and provides fourfold connectivity for low power devices. Its USP is its price which is only $7 after discounts!

D-Link DUB-H7 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub External
Another heavy duty device, the D-Link 7 port USB hub is an excellent choice. Its USP is the seven port connectivity and simplicity of design. It can handle multiple high power devices simultaneously. While it costs only $30 after discounts, it can easily connect, your printer, digital camcorder, digital camera, as well as jump drives.

Kensington DomeHub USB 2.0 (7 ports) Weighted Hub 33118
Only one of the hubs that has a dome shape, this heavy piece with a seven port connectivity can be a good investment. A great choice for your desktop computer it delivers what is expected from it. It has a $35 price tag after discounts.

Sabrent USB-HB24 Ultra Slim Hub
Another compact, lightweight hub is Sabrent Ultra Slim USB Hub with a 4 port connectivity. It can be used with laptops and netbooks and costs about $10.

IOgear 4-port wireless USB Hub
This IOgear product is the only wireless hub in this list. It provides fourfold connectivity and works within a range of ten feet of the connected devices. It works best with external hard drives. The cost is only $37 after discounts.

The reviews presented here, give you a wide range of products to choose from. Choose whichever suits your requirements.