Targus PAUH212U 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub

This hub can be used wtih a laptop or desktop computer. Came with a 6 foot cable that has a y-splitter which can be used together or separately. The Black input is used for power and data. The red provides power only (optional) and should be used if you attach high power devices such as printers or external drives. The only drawback to this is that you need to have 2 available usb ports. The device is automatically recognized when plugged in so there is no need to install drivers. Good little device for the money and is small enough to fit into a laptop carry case. I would have given a 5 star, but I did not like that you need 2 usb ports.

I read that a couple people mentioned that the cord was shorter then they wanted (2ft). I thank those for their review because it now ships with the longer 4ft cord! Perfect for my desktop since PC is a ways away and saves the reach and the excess wear and tear on PC USB port. I have my USB wireless mouse receiver and various USB flash drives plugging in and out with zero issues. Dont even know its there and being shared. My external powered 1T WD drive works fine on it also. The mild light to show which ports are used is perfect, better then the cheaper hub on my laptop that could spot an aircraft in cloudy weather its so bright.

I ordered a Targus 4 Port USB 2.0 and it works Great. Because with the shortages of USB Port in the back of my computer, it was very difficult to get at them when I needed them, this give me the option of always having a port available. Excellent Idea.

I've owned this item since Feb. 2003. During that time I've used it in a variety of settings, but mostly with a desktop in a home office. The transfer rate is slow by 2009 standards so I am replacing it, but for this price and given how well it has worked in continual service for almost 7 years I am extremely happy with it. The design is good and clearly the quality is high. I would definitely recommend it to anyone, unless transfer rate is your primary concern.

I got this after my old hub crashed, I just need something to plug my camera USB, my external hard drive and my ipod, AND my wireless mouse. everything works just great except the wireless mouse for some reason, but since my computer itself has two USB ports on the front of it I am just able to plug the wireless mouse USB in there.
Great product for the price.