Kensington DomeHub USB 2.0 (7 ports) Weighted Hub 33118 | 
 enlarge | Brand: Kensington
Category: CE
List Price: $38.99
Buy New: $28.00
You Save: $10.99 (28%)
New (59) Used (2) from $19.99
Rating:  124 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6 x 5 x 6
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 33118
Model: 33118
UPC: 858963311813
EAN: 0858963311813
ASIN: B0002FHENE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW! FACTORY SEALED!!!
| |
| Features:
| • | Weighted base and non-skid feet stay put | | • | Seven USB ports to connect up to seven devices | | • | USB 2.0 delivers up to 40 times the speed of USB 1.1 | | • | Free FlyLight included | | • | Works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Since 1903, Acco Brands has grown from a small manufacturer of paper clips and fasteners to an international team of leading office product brands in 60 locations worldwide. Acco designs innovative products to help you work more efficiently, more comfortably and more productively then ever before.PRODUCT FEATURES: Seven additional USB 2.0 ports; Fully backwards compatible with all USB speeds (USB 1.1 & USB 2.0); Stunning contemporary design with weighted base and non-skid feet, also comes with a desktop extension cable for use with a Laptop or desktop computer; Links 1-7 devices; 7 LED's to signal use of each port; Includes power adapter to ensure full power to all ports; Easy to use, Plug and play.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 Why user-centred design really works. January 12, 2005
John Jones (Shippensburg, PA)
110 out of 114 found this review helpful
The Kensington 7 Port USB 2.0 Dome Hub is a superb piece of user-centred design.
For years I've used USB ports that technically did their job, but failed in other areas. Take the most recent that I've been using - made by GE, it suffers from design flaws that are truly infuriating. First, there is not enough space between the USB port sockets, so that USB leads that have fat plugs cannot be plugged in next to each other. Secondly, the unit is so light (despite being a seven-port hub) that it slides around my desk whenever I move one of the leads that are plugged into it. It might work technically as a hub, but as a piece of useful technology it's hopeless. It has quite clearly never actually been tested by a real end-user in a working environment.
The Kensington 7 Port USB 2.0 Dome Hub, on the other hand, is superbly designed. Its rounded shape means that the USB lead plugs are adequately separated and all the ports can accommodate a lead with a fat plug. One of the ports is conveniently located right at the top of the dome, perfect positioning for items that are frequently plugged and unplugged, such as pen drives. And, the unit is heavily weighted, and never slides around my desk. And, it looks superb as well. Highly recommended.
Is it OK to love a USB hub? July 2, 2006
Greg Robertson (West Quincy, MA)
64 out of 65 found this review helpful
I don't usually get all misty about peripherals, but the Kensington 7-Port USB 2.0 Dome Hub solved a couple of major usability issues for me and is possibly the best, most intelligently thought out USB hub made. Why?
1) This hub replaced an older 4-port hub that had too few ports even when it was new. This makes me ask: Why do others even bother to make a 4-port desktop hub today? If you're on the fence as to whether it's worth spending $12 more to get 7 ports instead of 4, the answer is Yes, Yes, YES! Even if you don't use all 7 right away, at some point -- like when you need them most -- you'll be glad they are there.
2) This hub's dome design actually makes it more compact than my old 4-port hub, so it takes less desktop space while doing more work.
3) It's weighted, so it stays where I put it. As with other hubs sold even today, my old one was not weighted, so it moved whenever a USB cable did, which in turn often made cables come loose. But the Kensington Dome is rock steady and the cables stay put.
4) It worked instantly right out of the box, and still works flawlessly. Note that I run a Mac OS X system, so no driver was needed for this hub. If you run OS 9 or older, or a PC with Windows, you'll need to load the driver provided on a CD that comes in the package. I can't vouch for how it runs with those systems, but it worked so well with mine that I see no reason it shouldn't with yours.
Finally, keep in mind that although this is a USB 2.0 hub, if you plug it into a USB 1.1 computer port, like those in an older computer, it can only do USB 1.1 work. This may seem obvious, but unfortunately isn't to some, and it's an important point in order to give this little beauty it's due respect.
Go for it. You'll love it, too.
Best USB hub I've ever had... May 2, 2005
Eric Pruss (Atlanta, GA USA)
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
The best thing... it's about apound in weight, so it will not slide around.
Next best thing... it has a port on top, perfect for flashdrives.
It also comes with a nifty little LEF light on a flexible stalk, which is long enough to be attached to a rear port and still light up my keyboard/tablet (I like to do my graphics work in the dark).
I don't understand the complaints others have made about the ports... They firmly grip all my USB connectors... So tightly in fact, that they take a little extra effort to shove in, but not so much that it feels like I have the connector backwards.
And the one complaint someone had about the length of the USB cable also seems a little odd... The pigtailed connector is a couple feet long, and the box includes a nice long extension. 99% of users should be happy with this arrangement.
Not much else to say, except I am quite pleased with it... it's different looking and not ugly, and simply works... I guess if I were to change anything, I would put blue or white LEDs on it, instead of green, but that's a personal preference.
Great little device! August 8, 2005
Jan L. Nadeau (Covert, MI USA)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I just love this little hub. It is so functional and the domed design means that you can plug in a ton of peripherals without taking up a lot of desk space. It has been about a year since I purchased this hub and it still works wonderfully. I have not had a single problem with it since I plugged it in. The port on the top is especially useful if you have a device that you plug in and unplug often. Very highly recommend this USB hub.
Don't let the criticism of others sway you January 28, 2006
James Tome (NJ)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I read all the reviews here before buying the hub. It amazed me how much they differed, so here's my summary. The weighted base is really nice as is the fact that the cables all exit the rear of the dome (other than the top port). I find it annoying when you have cables entering on all sides; what a mess. The dome neatened up my desk. USB connections are a little strange because of the curvature, but I have had NO problems with loose cables. The stay in place fine for me. I've tried a dozen or so different devices in different combinations; all have worked without any problems. For those that wrote earlier, I wonder if they bothered to plug in the AC adapter. They may have loaded down the available current on the PC if they didn't apply the external power. That could cause read/write problems with power-hungry moving drives. I have no complaints.
|
|
|
