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Question about USB hubs

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Drewdog, Jan 27, 2003.

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  1. Drewdog

    Drewdog Member

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    I am going to be plugging in my second printer and my digital camera, in addition to possibly a MP3 player in the future (that Apple deal looks pretty sweet).

    What am I looking for? How much?
     
    #1 Drewdog, Jan 27, 2003
  2. rockHEAD

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    you can get a 4 port hub for about $20 but you're gonna want one with an AC adapter, so figure in another $10 - $20 for an ac adapter, most don't come with them, unless you buy a nice one and then they probably start at $30-$40...

    the reason i say to get one with an AC adapter is because I have a 4 port hub and if I plug in more than 2 things, i get an error message saying not enough power to support all plugged in items.

    either way you shouldn't spend more than $50

    good luck,
    let us know what you get.
     
    #2 rockHEAD, Jan 27, 2003
  3. Sonny

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    I got this 4port powered Belkin for 24.95 at Best Buy last weekend. Same price at Belkin's website - here.

    [​IMG]
     
    #3 Sonny, Jan 27, 2003
  4. rockHEAD

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    That is sweet, it even comes with an AC adapter!!

    I would buy this one!
     
    #4 rockHEAD, Jan 27, 2003
  5. Baqui99

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    The good old Belkin economy hub. Yes, it's a good product, but not at $24.95. I've seen these things go for $10 at Compusa.
     
    #5 Baqui99, Jan 27, 2003
  6. Mr. Mooch

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    Hey that's exactly what I bought 2 weeks ago.

    Works great!!!

    I was deciding between that one and upgrading to USB 2, but I figured it wasn't worth it.

    I mean, I don't really notice a big speed difference.
     
    #6 Mr. Mooch, Jan 27, 2003
  7. Drewdog

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    Cool. Thanks guys....

    I picked up the Belkin 4 port w/ AC Adaptor $25.00

    I had to get an inkjet cartridge for my HP 932.

    WOW :eek: $30.00 for friggin ink?!?!? :eek:

    Of course that old one had not been replaced in 3 years so I guess thats not a bad deal....
     
    #7 Drewdog, Jan 27, 2003
  8. Sonny

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    Yeah mine isn't bad, but my printer won't work through it. I have to hook it directly to the PC, but my mouse/camera/etc work fine through the hub.
     
    #8 Sonny, Jan 29, 2003
  9. Rockets2K

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    nevermind...nothing to see here..carry on
     
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  10. rockHEAD

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    oh... i agree... $30 for a frakkin' ink cart is just too damn much. anyone got a good online source for ink carts?
     
    #10 rockHEAD, Jan 29, 2003
  11. Sonny

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    Whatever you do don't get the ink cartridge refills. total nightmare.
     
    #11 Sonny, Jan 29, 2003
  12. Supermac34

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    Yeah, and don't use refilled ink carts on printers when you take them to get serviced.

    Cannon refused to do service warranty work because when I took it in, the first thing the guy looked at was the ink cartridges and he said he could not honor the warranty.

    So if you refill your carts, take them out before taking a printer to get fixed.

    I should have just bought an HP and it wouldn't have to been fixed.
     
    #12 Supermac34, Jan 29, 2003
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