USB Hub for iMac

LD19 · LD19 #1 (**permalink**)

03-08-2010, 06:45 PM

I am a novice Mac user. I have an iMac OS X (10.6.2). I need to add additional USB slots. What is the best hub for my needs?

Doug b · Doug b #2 (**permalink**)

03-08-2010, 06:55 PM

To be honest, I purchased this él cheapo 4 port USB hub a few years go for about $20 and I have been using it hooked up to my Airport Extreme's USB port. I have an printer and a couple of external HD's hooked up to it, and they all stream wireless with no problems whatsoever.

And no, it is not powered externally. I think G.E. makes it.

Doug

Chef_eam · Chef_eam #3 (**permalink**)

03-08-2010, 08:24 PM

I use a 7 port powered Kensington hub on my iMac.

hughvane · hughvane #4 (**permalink**)

03-08-2010, 10:02 PM

Cyberpower portable 4-port, battery powered (excellent, but no longer made

); also Targus powered 7-port hub, two ports high-powered (1000 mA), audio pass through (not used).

Kevriano · Kevriano #5 (**permalink**)

03-09-2010, 07:15 AM

Powered 7 port Belkin hub for me. Cost me £10. Perfect for the job.
Remember the more things plugged in to it, the slower the transfer speeds.

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Member Since: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 1	03-08-2010, 06:45 PM I am a novice Mac user. I have an iMac OS X (10.6.2). I need to add additional USB slots. What is the best hub for my needs?
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