Belkin F5U706 2 in 1 USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB
- Adds 7 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports that transfer fi les at speeds of up to 480Mbps
- 4 ports detach from the base to act as a travel hub, while the 4-port base/tray stays on your desk
- Features a rotating connector on the detachable 4-port hub, to keep adjacent ports free
- Base stows flash drives, paper clips, and notepads in handy storage tray
Product Description
This design gives you two ultrafast USB hubs in one: a stable base and a travel hub. The 3-port base can connect your larger more stationary equipment, such as printers and hard drives. The detachable, 4-port travel hub offers a great connection point for your mouse, MP3 player, camera, and fl ash drives. It’s easy to take on the road, and simply plugs into a USB port on your laptop when you need it. Its rotating connector keeps adjacent ports free…. More >>
Belkin F5U706 2 in 1 USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB
Unfortunately even rotated the travel hub will not fit into the MacBook Air’s under slot. So I am sending it back. I am certain it is great otherwise so I will give it 2 stars. Sigh, back to the drawing board!
Rating: 2 / 5
This is not a good product.
I bought this product so I could have a USB hub about 10 ft from my computer. This one seemed like a good idea. It advertised to add 7 USB ports when the 2 parts were together (two 4 port sections – one powered and one non powered). And I liked that I could remove the 4 port piece.
At first this product worked well, but over time the product malfunctioned more frequently. Now the drivers need to be reinstalled every time I start my computer (sometimes the device won’t even be recognized). I’ve determined that the problem is due to the powered 4 port base.
However, if I just use the non-powered 4 port attachment (to the base) I have no problems. I no longer use the powered base and instead just use the non powered 4 port attachment.
So I’m giving this product the lowest rating possible even though one of the 2 pieces does work fine because I paid for 7 ports but only got 4.
Rating: 1 / 5
this is a neat and simple to used powered USB expander…just what the Doctor ordered for the MacBook Pro which has a dearth of USB ports. I use mine on left side of my Mac which allows me to plug my Magicjack(talk about one hell of a great product!!!) in an upright position allowing it more protection from accidental damage. I now have an abundance of USB ports at an unbelievably inexpensive cost…this is a great product…and so is my Magicjack! (in use, near flawlessly, for over a year…saved me over $1200 in phone expense! (just a tip for the frigal)
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent product that takes a load away from your computer’s power supply. A must for multiple USB requirements.
Rating: 4 / 5
This hub seemed like the perfect combination of features and price and with mostly positive reviews (there are always a few bad reviews) I went ahead and purchased. For about 3 months the hub worked flawlessly, even when using several ports at one time. Then, suddenly, the hub stopped working and my computer stopped recognizing anything plugged into the hub.
I tried all the normal problem solving such as unplugging, rebooting, trying different ports on my computer, etc. but nothing worked. It was not until I came back to Amazon and re-read the negative reviews that I realized I’m having the exact same problem as others listed, namely, that it is the powered base that has stopped working. If I remove the 4-port attachment hub and plug that directly into the computer port, it works. However, the base remains useless.
Interestingly, after using the hub this way for a bit, I decided to see if the base would work plugged into the 4-port adapter (which remained plugged directly into the computer) and it did. Then I tried the base without the hub directly into the computer – worked again. So I reassembled the whole thing as it should be and lo and behold, it worked fine.
So I have no answer on what caused the problem or what specifically solved the issue. I just know that right now, it works.
Belkin does have an easy to use replacement page on it’s website, which I will use if problems persist. If your hub is not working and is within the warranty period, I would suggest by-passing the call in support center and just get it replaced. All the call center did was waste 20 minutes of my time to tell me to go to the website for a replacement.
So I’m giving the hub 3-stars since, when working, it is terrific, but downgrading due to occasional problems.
Rating: 3 / 5