Tripp Lite U026-016 USB2.0 16-Feet Certified Active Extension Cable by Tripp Lite
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Digital camera reviews of Tripp Lite U026-016 USB2.0 16-Feet Certified Active Extension Cable
Digital camera Review: Excellent as described
Summary: 5 Stars
Tried it with the PC, the Wii and the PS3. It works flawlessly with all devices I have connected to it. You can also put a USB hub at the end of the cable and it works well.Digital camera Review: Excellent solution - for a while...
Summary: 4 Stars
I needed to monitor a power panel that was located in an adjacent room. The monitoring port was USB Type B female. To follow existing conduit runs around the periphery of the room required 60 feet of cable to eventually reach my computer. I daisy chained three of these active repeater cables together, working backwards from my computer (USB Type A female port), and finished off the installation with a 12' USB Male A to Male B cable to the power panel. Everything works perfectly!
I first considered USB Wireless, but read too many negative reviews that the claimed 30' range is not achievable through a wall. I also researched feedback on other USB repeater cables, and only this Tripp Lite model seemed to work as advertised. I can confirm that it does. This was a very effective and low cost solution to connecting a distant USB device.
6 month update: After 5 months, 1 of these 3 cables has failed. After 90 days, it's out of warranty, so I ordered another one... I hope these things last longer!
Digital camera Review: Fantastic solution to vexing problem
Summary: 5 Stars
Printer formerly on 16ft standard USB extension cable, but would work sporadically; printing some jobs, and stalling on others. Installed this wonderful cable, and printer started working perfectly every time. No more stalled jobs, and installation took two seconds. HIghly recommend this product.Digital camera Review: Finally! I have found what I was looking for!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had been searching for a cheap(er) Active USB Extension cable for a long time. I finally came across this one day, and found that it was just what I was looking for!
I have used this product for about three months now, and have never had any problems with it. It does not require that you install any additional drivers (at least running on Vista Business x32), and I have not noticed any significant difference in USB speed since it was installed. One thing to note though is that it DOES interfere with your default keyboard and mouse if they are plugged into it. They do work just fine, but for some reason the BIOS on my ThinkCentre does not like the idea of having my keyboard and mouse on an extension cable. In my case however, the BIOS eventually gives up on trying to find it, and just continues on. If you do need to access the BIOS settings however, you will need to transfer the keyboard and mouse to the computer's built in USB Hub.
I have been very pleased with this purchase, and plan on getting one in the case that I need one again!
One other note, the device does have an annoying little red LED while it is active, so I do not suggest installing it in any locations that you need to have it on while sleeping. It is a nice indicator though to let you know that the device if functioning properly.
Digital camera Review: Go by Reviews, Not Price
Summary: 5 Stars
Any USB extension over 15 feet requires an active cable. This one works just fine. I am connecting a VGA webcam to use as a security monitor and it needed to be a ways from the PC. I have not yet tried chaining a couple together.
I had earlier bought another brand that cost more but didn't work. Junk. So my advice is to buy the ones that have the most consistently good reviews.