Belkin In-Desk USB Hub 3-Inch (F5U402-03IN-KIT)
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: Belkin ComponentsAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: F5U402-03IN-KIT
Product features:
- Fits in a 3" grommet hole on your desk
- Transfers files at speeds of up to 480Mbps
- Works seamlessly with all your USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices
- Connects up to 4 high-, full-, or low-speed devices
- Installs with Plug-and-Play ease
Digital camera reviews of Belkin In-Desk USB Hub 3-Inch (F5U402-03IN-KIT)
Digital camera Review: Great idea, bad experience.
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought two of these and neither worked properly with my new Mac Pro (2008).
As with many, I have a ton of peripherals and some that I use on top of my desk. The in-desk hubs look good installed, and are a great idea. I hoped that they would replace the clunky hubs with wires draped over the edge.
I drilled the holes into my desk, installed the two hubs, and rewired all the peripherals to take advantage of the new hubs. I had one hooked-up to my PC, one to the Mac. It was after everything was together that I discovered things weren't working right. The only USB devices that worked, were those going through one of the new hubs--the other devices through the other two hubs I had hooked-up didn't work. I then troubleshooted until I found that the Belkin in-desk hub was the cause of the problems. I tried both new in-desk hubs, and both behaved the same. Essentially, if the hub was plugged in, it confused the entire USB system on the computer. It didn't matter if the power was plugged into the hub or not or if there was a device plugged into the hub or not... I also tried different cables between the hub and the computer, and it didn't change anything.
Furthermore, right on the package it says it says a USB 2.0 cable is included. Both that I received had just a USB 1.1 cable included. AND... in the instruction manual, it states that there's a green LED that shows when it is operational and that the light is off when it's not. Instead, the LED is red, which may lead one to believe it's "not operational" rather than simply being misprinted or wrongly built. (And no, it's not a dual-color LED).
So, the bottom line: plus 1 star for the good idea and the possibility that it may work on my PC. (It wasn't working when I first tried, I haven't had time to fully test). Negative 4 stars for the fact that it doesn't work on the mac as advertised, that it resulted in two 3" empty holes in my desk, a useless $20 3" hole saw, a fair amount of time lost in troubleshooting, misleading documentation, 1.1 cable instead of advertised 2.0 cable, and shattered dreams of a clean desktop.
Summary of Belkin In-Desk USB Hub 3-Inch (F5U402-03IN-KIT)
Nearly all your mobile gadgets plug in to your computer through USB. You can make quick and convenient connections through the In-Desk USB Hub for your flash drive, camera, and more-and save space around your computer. The Hub easily fits into a 3-inch-round opening on your desk or other surface, and connects directly to your computer with the included USB cable. Note: If your desk does not have a pre-drilled hole in it, you can drill one yourself using a 3-inch hole saw (requires separate purchase, not from Belkin). Kit Package Includes . In-Desk USB Hub . Mounting Ring . Power Adapter . USB 2.0 Cable . User ManualCameras and Photo
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