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CablesToGo Port Authority USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Front-Bay Hub 4-port

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Pros

  • Easy setup (6)
  • Fast (5)
  • Reliable (5)
  • Easily expanded (2)
  • Small (1)
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Cons

  • Screw holes don't line up (1)

Best Uses

  • Desktop (6)
  • Home (3)
 
 
 

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The Cables To Go Port Authority2™ USB 2.0 High-Speed Front-Bay Hub has 4 ports that will connect to either USB 2.0 High-Speed or USB 1.1 peripheral devices. The internal USB hub can be mounted into any 3.5 inch drive bay and allow for hassle-free front-side connection of USB devices. With four downstream ports, it is designed to work with mice, keyboards, CD-R/RW's, hard drives, webcams, flash card readers and other USB-enabled devices. The Port Authority2™ USB 2.0 High-Speed Front-Bay Hub can transfer data at 480 Megabits per second -- 40 times faster than previous USB adapters and 20% faster than Firewire. The USB hub is USB-IF certified and is backwards compatible with USB 1.0 and 1.1 devices. The Port Authority2™ USB 2.0 High-Speed Front-Bay Hub supports Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, 98 and Macintosh OS. The plug-and-play design enables easy, trouble-free installation of your USB devices.

Features:

  • Ports: 1 upstream B header Port, 4 downstream A Ports
  • Adds 4 USB 2.0 hi-speed front-side ports to your computer
  • Easily mounts internally into any available 3.5in drive bay
  • Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 devices
  • 480Mbps data speed
  • All ports can handle high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps), and low-speed (1.5 Mbps)
  • Plug-and-Play installation
  • Up to 127 devices by cascading multiple hubs
  • Supports per-port overcurrent detection and protection
  • Works with USB-compliant Windows and Mac computers
  • Certifications: USB-IF, FCC, CE

Specification Description
Model 1775777, 29553, 29553-, 30564
UPC 757120295532
Color White
Form Factor Internal
Number of Ports 1

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★★★★☆
4.0
4 port USB Floppy Sized Hub

"I would have preferred that the device hook up to the 8 pin USB header on the motherboard. Luckily I had USB add on card that had an internal connection which was compatible with the connector on the hub. After that, it works flawlessly...." Read Full Review »

Oct 22, 2009 by Tanstaafl

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2.0
Works, but not recommended.

"The PC board in it is fine. However the screw holes don't like up with standard 3.5" bay holes and the wire has to be routed outside the computer and plugged into an existing USB port. So you lose one port. Thus your net gain in USB ports is only 3. Yes it works, but it should use a motherboard plug for the connection instead of wasting an existing port on the outside of the computer. I kept it because I got 3..." Read Full Review »

Nov 03, 2009 by Paul

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Works, but not recommended.

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Screw holes don't line up

    Best Uses

  • Desktop
 

"The PC board in it is fine. However the screw holes don't like up with standard 3.5" bay holes and the wire has to be routed outside the computer and plugged into an existing USB port. So you lose one port. Thus your net gain in USB ports is only 3. Yes it works, but it should use a motherboard pl …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 3 2009
Paul
Cartersville, GA
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  • High bandwidth user
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CablesToGo Port Authority USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Front-Bay Hub 4-port Review

4 port USB Floppy Sized Hub

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Desktop
 

"I would have preferred that the device hook up to the 8 pin USB header on the motherboard. Luckily I had USB add on card that had an internal connection which was compatible with the connector on the hub. After that, it works flawlessly. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 22 2009
Tanstaafl
Sugar Land, TX.
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  • High bandwidth user
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CablesToGo Port Authority USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Front-Bay Hub 4-port Review

Quality is good and the ...

★★★★☆
4.0

"Quality is good and the LED's only light when a device is plugged in and active,nice touch at this price point. Things to consider: The power hook up is with the same connector as a floppy drive which is no big deal if you have two plugs of that type or your discarding the FD. Otherwise you'll need …"  Read Full Review »

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CablesToGo Port Authority USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Front-Bay Hub 4-port Review

why?

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Desktop
  • Home
 

"the description as to what is included is poor. this item is ready to go out of the box. everything needed is included........all cables and hardware necessary for every situation imaginable. great item,[...] "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 9 2009
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  • High bandwidth user
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CablesToGo Port Authority USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Front-Bay Hub 4-port Review

Great Product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Expanded
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Reliable
  • Small

    Cons

  • No Cons

    Best Uses

  • Desktop
  • Home
 

"Bought this item for my dad's old Dell, to add the convienience of a USB 2.0 in the front of his desktop. I guided him through the installation by phone. Worked like a champ. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 16 2009
Tech Wannabe
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  • High bandwidth user
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