tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901166590294137694.post8232986547417659888..comments2021-06-16T23:19:36.086-07:00Comments on TechtalkRadio Blog: USB ports and hubsTechtalkRadiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18074946187936013994noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901166590294137694.post-15288567719499854662008-04-17T23:19:00.000-07:002008-04-17T23:19:00.000-07:00In my opinion one needs to be careful when purchas...In my opinion one needs to be careful when purchasing powered usb hubs. You always get what you pay for when purchasing a hub. <BR/><BR/>If you need a few extra usb ports inside of your computer (Desktop) I would suggest something like the Belkin PCI F5U219v1 available here. <BR/><BR/>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815108011<BR/><BR/>For your Laptop computer I would suggest something like the Belkin F5U203. This unit is completely powered by the machine it is attached to. So there is no need to carry around a messy power adaptor. <BR/><BR/>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817394038<BR/><BR/>I do suggest purchasing a powered USB hub for your laptop if you are the type of person who uses USB external hard drives that powered by USB only.<BR/><BR/>Search http://newegg.com <BR/><BR/>I tend to stay away from the $5 hubs simply because they are not well constructed at all. I only purchase Belkin products when it comes to USB hubs. But thats my opinion. 8)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com