Kensington DomeHub USB 2.0 (7 ports) Weighted Hub 33118 by Kensington
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Digital camera reviews of Kensington DomeHub USB 2.0 (7 ports) Weighted Hub 33118
Digital camera Review: It has its goods, it has its bads
Summary: 3 Stars
On the positive side this thing is weighted so it does not slide around on one's desk everytime one moves something plugged into it. In addition it has a fairly long USB cable to plug into computer and an adequate one (about 4 feet) to plug into extension cord.
On the negative side, the USB plugs are too bunched together and make more difficult than it should be to unplug and plug in devices when there are already many plugged in. In addition, the plugs are in the BACK of the unit instead of the front (another inconvenience factor). You need to rotate the unit around to plug in your devices. One would think common sense would dictate that the USB plugs be in the front with reasonable spacing between each other adjacent to the light that corresponds to each plug (indicating it is plugged in). For the person who has to perpetually plug and unplug devices (after all, is this not the reason one purchases something like this?) this device is not optimal.
With some minor design modifications this could be a five star but in its current state only a three.
Digital camera Review: Domehub
Summary: 5 Stars
It works. It is so nice to have a computer product that you just take out of the box, attach it and it works. Digital camera Review: Best USB hub ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this USB hub for a number of reasons. The ports are spaced apart well, it's weighted so it doesn't get tipped over or moved around by the USB cables, the LEDs help you know when you've got a good connection, and the convenient port on the top is perfect. However, my favorite feature is that all of the USB ports are fully powered. This means I can put my iPhone, iPod, cell phone, USB mouse--everything--into this hub, and it just works! You'd be surprised how hard it is to find this on other hubs in this price range. The frosting on the cake is the included flylight, a $10-20 value.Digital camera Review: Simple and excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Upgrading my desktop computer a year ago, also meant upgrading my usb hub to one that is 2.0 compatible. Most USB hubs are about as attractive as the average power strip. I liked the silver color of this Kensington hub, it matches my aluminum iMac, has the footprint of an average beverage coaster. The added weight, keeps it where I want it, instead of where the various cables decide. I also like the hub on top. It's the perfect place to for a flash drive or USB game controller. I agree with others about the usb light, I have never had much need for it, perhaps others with a laptop and do a lot of flying might. Digital camera Review: great product, worth the couple extra $
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought one of these for my wife's mac. Its been absolutely great! I really like the fact that the hub is weighted, so it doesn't move around all over the place like a cheap plastic 4-port hub would. I have not had any issue with usb plugs coming out of the slots. There are six ports in the back of the unit, and the seventh is on top for items like thumb drives which you want to be able to access quickly. The other six ports are a little harder to get to if you have a cluttered desk, but otherwise are fine.
The included usb flex light is useless, don't factor it in your decision whether or not to purchase this product.