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24-port usb port: some say overkill, i say perfect

range — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:36:00 +0000

You’ve probably got a bunch of peripherals that need to be plugged into USB ports. There are plenty of hubs out there, but until now, none of those hubs had enough ports for me. That’s until the 24-port USB hub came out.

OK, so maybe it’s a bit overkill for some users, but I just get plain annoyed when I have to plug and unplug peripherals from my USB ports. From printers, cameras, keyboards, to hard drives, almost everything that we have needs to be plugged into a USB port.

Of course, I might not use all of the ports, but I’m pretty sure I could find a use for them all over time. Still, it’s not for everyone. What do you think? Do you need 24 extra USB ports?

It’s available from USB Fever and will set you back $70 (USD).

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16-port usb hub: that enough for you?

lambert v. — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:30:50 +0000

If the Mac Mini’s 5 USB ports are still somehow not enough for your needs (and you don’t have one of these), then get one of these bad boys.

As you can see, you can connect this multi-ported monstrosity to 2 computers, but they can only access the hub one at a time. Since it’s so huge, it’s understandable that it needs to be plugged to work. You can order one (it’s a 16-in-1, really) at Geek Stuff 4 U for $105 USD. I heard that if you daisy chain these beasts, the explosion that ensues will create anti-matter.

this colorful usb hub is fun and flexy

karen m. — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:30:58 +0000

The Flexible Chromatic USB Hub will delight you with bright hues and a flexible design. You can fold and stretch it to your heart’s content, all while you do your USB thing.

This gadget reminds me of those toys that have colored blocks of wood connected by fabric straps, that can go either direction. You’ll get 4 USB 2.0 ports at your disposal, and can use it with a Mac or PC. I think it would make the perfect gift for all those fidgety peripheral-lovers in your life!

You can pick one up at Perpetual Kid for the $12.99- not bad for four ports and a cheap thrill!

usb robot 4-port hub is more hub than robot

karen m. — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:30:17 +0000

The incorrectly named USB Robot 4-Port Hub has 4 twistable USB ports and no discernible robot parts whatsoever.

You can twist each port up to 270 degrees, although off the top of my head I can’t think of why I would need to do that. I mean, it’s pretty cool and all, and it’s a fun way to anthropomorphize your USB action, but I’m not sure if it’s strictly necessary in terms of functionality. The hub folds up into a nice, neat square when not in twist mode, sort of like a super lame Transformer (Nightbeat, anyone?)

Also, it seems unnecessarily HUGE. You can get one here for $12.

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