IOGEAR GUH285W6 4-port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub IOGEAR GUH285W6 4-port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub

Pros: Small, compact

Cons: Not durable

Other Thoughts: I purchased 4 of these for my business computers August of 2012. At the time of this posting (June 2013) I have 1 that is still working. Buy at your own risk.

Manufacturer Response:

First, thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. The product should not behave as you described. Since the unit is backed by IOGEAR's 3 year warranty feel free to contact our customer support at 1-866-946-4327 or email us: support@iogear.com. Again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: Adds more ports to my notebook

Cons: Is a little touchey like others said, I don't move mine around much but if you do you might d/c the devices, once its set up just leave it there and its fine

Pros: Compact, nice design

Cons: Does not route higher USB power input to additional ports

Other Thoughts: I guess if you just need a data hub this would be fine but I bought it to consolidate a charging station and even though I had 2.1A input, nothing would charge correctly w/ this hub. Not my Blackberry, legacy Razor, Sansa etc. Most charge fine connected to the 2.1A source individually (also a Nexus 7) but through the hub, nothing. Not really worth returning but I'm disappointed and need to find another option.

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for the inconvenience. To better service you and understand your set up, please feel to contact our customer support at 1-866-946-4327 or email us: support@iogear.com. The GUH285W6 is a non powered USB hub. To charge the cell phones you listed we would suggest a powered USB hub. These cell phones draw to much power to charge efficiently through a non powered hub. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: sturdy, good connection to W7 64 bit, 2 printers + 1 old scanner, all fast speeds.

Cons: none

Pros: compact. works well with my keyboard and mouse and even an external dvd (as long as you have one of the cables plugged into a main port) all at the same time.

Cons: very short cord. but it helps keep it very compact and minimal ( if thats what your looking for.)

Pros: I Luv this Product, after Fighting USB Slot with my Family,
i have nothing to complain about fighting over USB Slot,
This is worth buying it,

Cons: i dont see the cons,
besides, were the cons at? 8)

Other Thoughts: i got another 1, in case its needed for my PS3, if "NYKO - Media Hub" only 4 USB isn't enough

Pros: Compact, stores usb cable that connects hub to computer, survived my work bag from over a month.

Cons: Cable is not very long, and can not be detached/replaced with longer cable, have to use an extension if you need the hub located more than 4 inches from the usb port.

Pros: It's a usb hub.

Cons: Does not like be doused with extremely hot air over long periods of stress.

Other Thoughts: I bought this usb hub with my new mouse. It worked great until I played too long with the hub sitting under my laptops main vent. Pretty sure it cooked the insides. Worked great, though.

Pros: Only works with cooling dock

Cons: It does not work with my mouse or external hard drive!

Manufacturer Response:

First, thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. The product should not behave as you described. Please contact our customer service at email: support@iogear.com and let us know in more detail on when and how you’re having this experience. We strive to ensure our customers are serviced with a properly working unit to exceed your satisfaction. Again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: works as intended, cheap, no issues

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: i wish the main cord was about 2" longer, just so it isnt completely hanging, should you have it hooked up to a desktop, prolly works wonders on a laptop. no complaints!!