Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire 6-Port Hub for Mac mini

(MPN: F5U507)

Description: This 6-port hub provides four downstream USB ports (compatible with both Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices) and two FireWire ports. Its low-profile design is specificaly engineered to stack on top of or below the Mac mini, helping you sa.... Read More

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Date Reviewed: 01/02/2006
jgranato from FL Member Since: Aug 2003 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 7 Days	Mac Mini Dock Strengths: Design, Price Weaknesses: Stays powered when computer is shutdown. Summary: Mac mini is a great entry level machine, but it is seriously lacking in the USB/Firewire ports. This hub fits nicely below your mini. It provides 1 of each type of port in the front of the hub for easy short term connections. The number of ports it provides was sufficient for my needs. My only complaints are that the white of hub is slightly off the mini's and powered on status light is always on even when the mini is shutdown. 100% of People (4/4) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 08/20/2006
insomniac91 Member Since: Aug 2006 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 5 Days	Perfect Companion for Mac Mini Strengths: Number of ports, bus-powered Weaknesses: None I can find Summary: Given the paucity of ports on the original Mac Mini, this device is great. I ran out of available ports, with too many USB 2.0 devices. This allows me to plug everything in at once and get full USB 2.0 speed. My flash drive even works with this hub. Previously, my only option was to swap the flash drive and the iPod connector, plugging them directly into the Mac. The iPod, the flash drive and the USB compact flash card reader would not work with other bus-powered hubs such as the one in the keyboard, but they work flawlessly with this Belkin hub. It was a much better, less expensive option for me than the Hard Drive/USB/Firewire hub combos, as I don't need the extra hard disk space. Also, the short connector cables are nice as they do not create further cable clutter. 100% of People (2/2) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 09/28/2006
loganjc Member Since: Sep 2006 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 5 Days	Belkin Hub perfect for Mac Mini Strengths: Sits right under the computer, easy installation, no additional power cords Weaknesses: Power light is always on even when Mac Mini is turned off Summary: This is a great addition to my Mac Mini, which has only 2 USB ports and 1 Firewire port. With the 4 USB ports and 2 Firewire ports provided in the hub, I have been able to simultaneously hookup my Ipod, digital camera, external harddrive, and printer with ease. No more hassle of having to swap out cords. If you have lots of gadgets to hookup, this is a good way to do so. The only complaint is that the power light stays on even when the computer is turned off. 100% of People (1/1) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 02/29/2008
mat621 from GA Member Since: Sep 2004 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 1 Day	Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire 6-Port Hub for Mac mini Strengths: size, price, cable length Weaknesses: cable length Summary: The size of this hub is quite small, which is perfect for people with limited space. The cables that comes with it are very short. That could be a plus or minus depending on your needs. Overall, it's a good product at a reasonable price. A perfect companion for the Mac Mini. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.