good usb multi port

albert2k · Member Joined: 15 Sep 2011 Posts: 53

I looking for a good external usb multi-port adapter, because this mini have only 3 usb and I need more. Any recomendation?

philiparcario · Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 4:54 pm Post subject:

I have a question for you? do you have a wireless keyboard?
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Bandit Bill · Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:22 pm Post subject:

http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=158910

Ugly but works well and offers 7 ports 2 very convenient.

I had a lot of customers purchase this for their Macs with no complaints.

philiparcario · Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:35 pm Post subject:

If you have a wired apple keyboard it has 2 usb ports on it.

A second question is do you have usb devices that need a lot of power.
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albert2k · Member Joined: 15 Sep 2011 Posts: 53

Smithcraft · Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:39 pm Post subject:

I have a Toshiba 4 port hub, and a Macally 7 port TriHub. I suspect they are built by the same company. I believe the 7 port hub has to be powered by the AC adapter, but the 4 port hub can be bus powered.

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philiparcario · Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:11 pm Post subject:

runnibg a 500gb or a 750gb 2.5 inch hdd can be done but I advise using a powered usb port. the hdd would use most of the juice on a none powered 4 port hub
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Cypher · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:20 pm Post subject:

I've used one of these D-Link 7 Port USB Hub for years. I bought the original back in my PC days and when it developed a fault I bought another one which has been running now for over three years and gets a lot of use.
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macmanmacman · Veteran Member Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 1679

Depends on your use.

And your company choices...

I can recommend several usb hubs but considering you might want one that is powered you might want to spend more then 10.00 for one.

Belkin makes one that's 25.00 that target sells it's powered and works with macintosh computers no problem. Downside it's ugly as all get out.


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