Belkin Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini
The Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini from Belkin turns one FireWire-400 port on your computer system into two and one USB 2.0 port into four. This is a great choice for users who are tired of constantly swapping out cables to connect their multiple FireWire and USB devices. This integrated solution is ideal for anyone who needs to expand their computer's FireWire and USB capabilities. It is designed to fit under a Mac mini, matching its size and aesthetics.
- Expandability
- The hub allows you to expand both your USB and FireWire connections. Users often need to connect external drives, iPods, digital video cameras, memory card readers and other external devices to their computer via USB and FireWire connections. Adding a hub will allow you to quickly make these connections without constantly swapping cables.
- Hot Swappable
- USB and FireWire devices are often hot swappable. This hub fully supports that capability, allowing you to connect and disconnect devices without powering down your computer.
- Mac mini Design
- The hub is designed to stack with a Mac mini computer. It features the same form factor and color scheme as the mini, allowing you to easily add ports to your mini.
| Interface - Connectors |
4x USB 2.0 2x FireWire-400 |
| Data Transfer Rate |
USB 2.0: 60 MB/sec FireWire-400: 50 MB/sec |
| LED Indicators | 1x Power LED |
| Bus/Host Powered | Bus-Powered |
| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Computer |
1x USB 2.0 Port 1x FireWire-400 Port |
| Operating System |
Mac OS 8.6 for USB 1.1 Mac OS X 10.2.7 for USB 2.0 |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Hub | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Adapter | None |
| Environmental Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Operating | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 6.5 x 6.5" (16.5 x 16.5 cm) |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (6)
- Fast (5)
- Small (4)
- Easy to set up (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (6)
- Desktop (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- High bandwidth user (7)
- Primary use:
- Personal (8)
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Pros
- Cables provided
- Easy To Setup
- Footprint matches Mac Min
Cons
- LED too bright
- To many fire-wire ports
Best Uses
- Desktop
- Home
Comments about Belkin Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini:
The form factor of this unit complements the Mac Mini very nicely. I have always been frustrated by the fact there is no USB port on the front of the Mac Mini and now I have one. It makes photo downloading much easier. Cable for connection to the Mac Mini are provided. I like the fact there is no power cable to further clutter my desk. All the rear USB ports are filled and I have had no experience of insufficient power. The LED is brighter than necessary and much brighter than the one on the Mac Mini. I have no use for the fire wire ports. I don't even know if new hardware uses that interface. If you don't have a Mac Mini, I see no advantage of this unit over other non-powered USB hubs.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Desktop
- Home
Comments about Belkin Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini:
USB adds up a nice set of additional USB ports.
FireWire increase is a plus for scanner (Flexcolor 848), External Hard Drive (2TB) on a Mini Mac OSXSnow Leopard Server machine. No problems now with Hasselblad Flexcolor booting and scanning.
Small foot print but still a lot-a-cords, too bad it no (extra) cords package option for 6" to 1 foot cords (FireWire and USBs) a 3 foot to 6 foot makes a birds nest with the nice small footprint of the MiniMac. There are 2 nice small cords but they soon get mixed in with longer cords made to fit.
Does not fit the current MiniMac Server size - but neither does the Mac DVD Air Super Drive and that's Apple design ...?
Still .. in the footprint of a shoe box a CPU/Server-DVD burner-external HD-...and the Belkin Hub
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Small
Cons
- Very short cable
Best Uses
Comments about Belkin Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini:
When they state "for Mac Mini" they mean it. The provided cables from hub to "Mac Mini" are very short indeed. i.e., if you are going to use this as a hub plugged into your desktop and not a Mac Mini, be prepared to have it hug the desktop. About a 4" cable. Otherwise, it's great looking, thin, and has all the hub connects that I was looking for. Very happy with B&H Photo. Will buy from them again.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Reliable
- Small
Cons
Best Uses
- Desktop
- Home
Comments about Belkin Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini:
Great looking solution. Easy to set up. Comes with convenient short connection cables. Can stack on top of or underneath your Mac Mini. I've got mine stacked on top so I can switch out cables easily. Thinking about getting another to stack up.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Self powered
Cons
- Limited ports
Best Uses
- Home
- Road
Comments about Belkin Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini:
that's right, no wall wart to plug in and take up room on your desk/power strip. It pulls power from both USB and Firewire and can run items you plug in to this hub. I'm using it to power a firewire audio recording interface, so that's two wall warts I'm avoiding, one for the hub one for the interface. It fits quite nicely on the aluminum foot of my Imac. The only other product I've seen that can do this cost a lot more and is about the same size, if not a tad bigger.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Small
Cons
Best Uses
- Desktop
- Home
Comments about Belkin Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini:
If you are in need of additional usb or firwwire ports for your laptop devices, then this device is for you!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Belkin Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini:
the size of the hub is gigantic and you only get 3 usb ports? that seemed kind of whack, thought there would be more jacks for how big the hub is.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easily Expanded
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Perfect style match
- Reliable
- Small
Cons
- Power LED way too bright
Best Uses
- Desktop
- Home
Comments about Belkin Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini:
...in the box with the Mac Mini.
Belkin figured it out; why Apple didn't is a mystery. If you want a convenient front side USB and Firewire port on a Mini this is the way to make it happen. In addition, it will also expand the number of USB ports on the backside. The hub is *exactly* the same size as the Mini and matches it in appearance; you can stack your Mini on top of the hub and they'll look like they were made for each other. The only "glitch" in the marriage is the small power on LED; it is significantly ...dare I say glaringly ... brighter than the one on the Mini.
Why Apple did not include a front side USB on the mini is a question a lot of reviewers have asked. The Belkin hub solves that oversight with a solution almost as elegant as the Apple Mini itself.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Belkin Hi-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 and 2-Port FireWire-400 Hub for Mac mini:
Although I don't own a Mini-Mac, this hub is perfect for use with my Powerbook Pro. I can set it on its side next to my external hard drives. When I am working on photo projects it functions very well and I can remove my laptop easily when I am on an outside project. It needs no external power source and allows me to expand my photo storage capacity as well as easily switch the drives back and forth between my desktop computer and powerbook. I don't know how I got along without it.
A minor drawback is the limitation created by the 6" connection cables if you don't use it under the Mini-mac. Other than this, it sure beats my other hub that requires longer connector cables and transformer.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Recommended:
- longer connection cables—ideally 8-10 inches
- Similar:
- power USB hub
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Cables & Adapters
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- Original: $7.99
- Save: $0.80
- Price: $7.19
- GBP 4.59
What's in the Box
- FireWire-400 Cable
- USB Peripheral Cable
- User Manual
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
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