StarTech ST4200MINI 4 Port Notebook Sized Mini USB 2.0 Hub
Turn one USB 2.0 port into four with the StarTech ST4200MINI notebook-sized hub. Designed especially for laptop users, this compact hub uses low levels of power so your notebook battery won’t be drained. You’ll be able to maximize the performance of your USB 2.0 peripherals with up to 480 Mbits/sec of fast data transfer, and since the hub is backwards-compatible with previous versions of USB, your older peripherals will work great too.
What Is It & Why You Need It
"Pocket" sized design takes up less space and allows you to use your USB devices anywhere you take your laptop
High speed data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbits/sec
Low power consumption preserves notebook computer battery life
Transforms a single USB port on your laptop into four ports
Detailed Features
Specifications
Connector Types: 1 - USB A Male
Connector Types: 4 - USB A Female
Enclosure Type: Plastic
LED Indicators: 1 - Power
Number of Ports: 4
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40
Industry Standards: USB 2.0
Storage Temperature: 0 to 85
Product Weight: 0.11 lb [0.05 kg]
Platform: PC and Mac compatible
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 480 Mbits/sec
Power Output: 500 mA Total
General Specifications: USB 2.0 certified by the USB-IF
Product Length: 3.54 in [90 mm]
Product Width: 0.79 in [20 mm]
Product Height: 0.51 in [13 mm]
A Closer Look
Features
Bus powered
Compliant with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 standards
High speed data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbits/sec
Small space saving design makes the unit easy to transport and use
What Are BUS POWERED USB Devices?
USB was designed to allow many peripherals to be connected using a standard
interface port, and to improve the plug-and-play features of PCs by allowing
these devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the
computer! Another convenient feature includes providing power (also known as
Bus Power) to low-consumption devices without the need for an external power
supply. So Bus Powered means the device is powered by the USB Port, and not
an external power adaptor.
Bus Powered devices offer a lot of flexibility, particularly when used on
laptops and other portable devices. However, you need to determine when “bus
power” is best.
When is Bus Power best?
You have a desktop with ample USB ports, or
You have a laptop and you need to take your
Bus Powered devices with you, or
You only use the device intermittently and
want the simplicity of no external power adaptors, or
You want to keep desktop clutter to a
minimum, and want to eliminate power cables.
The best example of a USB Bus Power devices
are: USB Thumb Drives, or Passport style USB Hard Drives.
Rules for best results with Bus Powered
Devices:
Use a good quality USB Cable two feet or
less in length.
Be sure to directly connect the device to
your computer, instead of through a hub or other device - unless the USB
Hub has its own power.
Make sure your laptop battery is fully
charged.
Generally speaking, you do not want many
Bus Power devices connected at once, especially on portable devices or
laptops running on batteries. So consider unplugging unneeded devices if
necessary.
Some devices can be powered both by an external adaptor or by Bus Power. As
a general rule, you should use the external adaptor to power the device,
except when you need to use it and external power is not available. However,
higher-consumption devices, such as external optical media burners, and
large hard drives, may work best with external power.
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Please check the product information carefully, items not included
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StarTech ST4200MINI 4 Port Notebook Sized Mini USB 2.0 Hub
$14.99
Manufactured by:
Startech Mfg Part No:
ST4200MINI UPC No:
65030796996 Box Size:
( Length:
5, Width:
1, Depth:
7 )
Shipping Weight:
1.0000 pound(s)
Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
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