CTA Digital Pull N' Go 4 Port USB Hub Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this as a permanent USB hub for my imac.I previously had a GE 4 hub that had two units die on me after about 2 years of usage (which I paid probably about twice as much for.)I was hesitant to purchase this without any reviews, but I wanted to have my phone line (magicjack) back up ASAP.What drew me to this was the price, and well, the LED lights.As soon as I plugged all my items in, they all worked fine.The retractable cord is a nice feature for those to do want to use this one the go.I leave mine extended so it goes from the back of my imac to my desk where all my USB items are plugged in.The cord does go in and out easily, with a slight tug to retract the cord.As long as the USB hub is plugged in, the lights come on and change colors on the top of the hub.I've had mine plugged in for at least a couple of weeks now, and the lights are still going strong.They are no brighter than a night light.If the lights die, I will be a little sad, but as long the the hub itself continues functioning and retracting, I will be happy.For the convenience and price, I think this deserves 5 stars.

**update**
It has been nearly a year, and all 4 USB ports are still functioning, the cord is still retracting, and the lights are still shining!

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Product Description:
Connect your USB devices to 4 ports and never have to worry about long, tangled lines with the Pull N' Go from CTA Digital. This small USB splitter contains a 25 inch long USB pull string plug that can power up to 4 USB devices. Once plugged into a USB port, you'll experience a colorful surprise when the device lights up to alternating hues. When you're done, disconnect the USB plug, pull the string (like you would a Venetian blind) and the whole line goes right back in the round device. The Pull N' Go is the idyllic gift for that Laptop carrying individual.

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Netgear EN104TP 4-Port 10 Mbps Ethernet Hub RJ-45 with Uplink Button Review

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(More customer reviews)Our office used to use a handful of the EN-104 4-port hubs and some of the EN-108 (the 8-port version of the same product).
As 10 Mbps hubs go, the EN-104's are really nice.
The quality of NetGear equipment has always impressed me:
-Nice sturdy metal construction instead of plastic.
-Status indicators built into the jacks, so you can easily tell which cable is connected and is active.
-Right-angled barrel power connector which reduce the likelihood of disconnecting power accidentally.
-With an easy-to-access switch, Port 1 toggles between station mode and uplink mode.Unlike some hubs where two jacks are wired together, this design prevents accidentally shorting a station to an uplink.
-Screw-mount notches on the underside allows for easy attachment to the wall, underside of a counter, etc.
If you want to set up a network without spending much, these hubs work well.However, I suggest you buy a 10/100 Mbps hub instead.
Here's why:
Practically all new networkable devices today support 100 Mbps (FastEthernet) as well as 10 Mbps (Ethernet).The EN-104 hub (and other 10 Mbps hubs) will limit you to the slower speed.
As 10/100 Mbps hubs are readily available today, and are quite affordable, I think your money is better spent on the faster hub.
Is there a noticeable difference between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps?It depends on your usage, but if you regularly work with files larger than about 300 KBytes or larger, you'll notice a tangible difference.For truly large files (like graphics/movies, or when installing an application via a network drive), a 10 second transfer at 100 Mbps will take well over a minute at 10 Mbps.
If the NetGear 10/100 hub (DS-104) is a bit too pricey for you, you might consider the Linksys EFAH05W 10/100 hub.Though not as "nice" as NetGear equipment, the Linksys 10/100 hub is only a few dollars more than this NetGear 10 Mbps hub.

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Product Description:
The Netgear EN104TP is an Ethernet hub supporting four 10Base-T ports and a push-button uplink port for network expansion. Connecting multiple PCs, this device provides a speed of 10 Mbps for information exchange, resource sharing, and client-server or peer-to-peer applications solutions with simple unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) wiring. Built-in LED indicators clearly display port status. Plug-and-play installation with no software to configure makes this device easy to use.
Note: The EN104TP version of the EN104 provides no BNC or AUI connection.
The Netgear EN104TP Ethernet Hub comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

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4-Port Octopus USB 2.0 Hub, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)What's not to like about this? It was $7 and it works well, connecting all of my accessories with the flexibility of 4 bundled cables. Very nice.

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This 4 port USB hub is the ideal companion for laptop or desktop computer. Octopus extension is great for bulky USB devices like thumb drives that won't work with standard hubsx. Great on laptops with hard to reach USB ports. Ideal USB expansion for portable use on the road or at home. Perfect for connecting USB 1.1 or 2.0 peripherals such as USB mice, USB Portable Hard Drives, USB CD-R/RW or DVD-ROM drives and USB 1.1 hubs! Allows simultaneous operation of up to four separate devices all attached to a single USB port. Color: black. Features & Specification. Plug and Play. 4 Port USB Hub. Supports Windows Vista, Windows XP, 2000, 98, and Mac OS 8.6 and higher. Accessory ONLY.

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