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Desktop USB 2.0 4-Port Hub with Audio
Pass-through
(Model # ACH80AU)
Everything uses USB, keyboards, mice,
digital cameras, iPod's, memory card readers, joysticks, gamepads,
scanners, printers and the list goes on. With that said, most computers
are limited to the number of USB ports that they offer the user with
standard desktop PC's offering around six USB ports. However, what happens
when you fill these ports? The answer is not as simple as you think, you
can either swap and mix between devices or purchase an additional piece
of hardware called a USB hub.
A USB hub generally connects to a spare USB
port and adds a number of spare USB ports to your computer that either
use the computer's power or mains power to power the device. There are
also virtually dozens and dozens of different USB port hubs
and fortunately for those USB in-paired uses, Targus have released one
of the most impressive and useful USB port hubs entitled the Desktop USB
2.0 4-Port Hub with Audio Pass-Through.
The Desktop USB 2.0 4-Port Hub with Audio
Pass-Through is not your standard hub as not only does it provide the
user 4 spare USB ports but also an audio pass-through that basically
allows you to easily connect various audio devices to your computer without
fiddling behind your computer.
The
installation of this device was a breeze and it simple plugged into a
spare USB port, a spare power point and without even a blink, our test machine had four new
USB ports. This device also supports a variety of operating systems that
include Windows 2000, Me, XP and Mac OS X 10.2 and above.
Although alien in design, the 4-Port Hub is
an impressive looking device with its neutral shades of grey and black
that neatly stands anywhere on your desk. Measuring at 8.2 x 3 x 13.3cm,
the 4-Port Hub is a rather small piece of equipment that is guaranteed
to clutter your desk.
Another feature of this device is that even
if your PC is shutdown, the 4-port hub still provides power to USB
devices that is a god send for users of iPod and PDA devices. I must
admit that I'm guilty of turning on the PC in order to power my iPod
shuffle and with the new Targus 4-Port Hub with Audio Pass-Through, this
is a thing of the past.
In
conclusion, the Targus Desktop USB 2.0 4-Port Hub with Audio
Pass-Through is a brilliant accessory to your desktop PC that provides
the user with 4 high speed USB ports, an audio pass-through option and
USB ports that are always on (provided your USB hub is connected to the
mains) to power those popular devices such as MP3
players or rechargeable mice. With 1-year warranty from Targus, the
Desktop USB 2.0 4-Port Hub with Audio Pass-Through comes highly
recommended!
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Technical Specs |
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Features |
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Other |
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Specifications:Hi-speed USB
ports transfer data up to
480Mbs; Backward compatible with
USB 1.1 devices
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Size |
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8.2
x 3 x 13.3 cm
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System Requirements |
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Windows® 2000, Me, XP and Mac OS
X (10.2 and above), USB port
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Warranty |
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Limited One Year
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Weight |
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108
g
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Connect up to 4 USB devices:
Instantly connect up to 4 USB
devices such as mice, keyboards,
memory drives, MP3 players, digital
cameras and printers to your
computer
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Audio pass-through ports: Audio
ports located on the front and back
of the hub provide convenient
connection to headphones/speakers
and microphone; simply plug and
unplug audio devices directly from
the hub, without having to reach
behind your computer
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High-power ports: Includes 2
high-power ports that provide twice
the power (1000 mA) as standard USB
ports
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Always On USB ports: Both
high-power USB ports remain powered
even when power to your desktop is
shut down (ideal for charging iPod,®
mice, PDAs, phones, and other USB
peripherals).
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Review
courtesy of Targus
www.targus.com/AU |
