USB hub

I need more USB ports for my Dell 2400, and am looking at a USB hub.
The one at the URL below is made by Kensington, and is mentioned as being
perfect for laptops. However, if I purchased this device, I would use it
for my desktop computer. Is there any reason why this Kensington USB hub
wouldn't function properly on a desktop machine?

http://us.kensington.com/html/5724.html

"History Fan" <> wrote in message
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> I need more USB ports for my Dell 2400, and am looking at a USB hub.
> The one at the URL below is made by Kensington, and is mentioned as being
> perfect for laptops. However, if I purchased this device, I would use it
> for my desktop computer. Is there any reason why this Kensington USB hub
> wouldn't function properly on a desktop machine?
>
> http://us.kensington.com/html/5724.html
No, but a larger one might provide more status
feedback.

"Pen" <> wrote in message
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>
> "History Fan" <> wrote in message
> news:5be03$446b9da9$48311160$...
>> I need more USB ports for my Dell 2400, and am looking at a USB hub.
>> The one at the URL below is made by Kensington, and is mentioned as being
>> perfect for laptops. However, if I purchased this device, I would use it
>> for my desktop computer. Is there any reason why this Kensington USB hub
>> wouldn't function properly on a desktop machine?
>>
>> http://us.kensington.com/html/5724.html
> No, but a larger one might provide more status
> feedback.
>


"status feedback"?

>> http://us.kensington.com/html/5724.html
> No, but a larger one might provide more status
> feedback.
>

I think I know what you mean. The device below has this feature:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/ADS-T...oductDetail.do

it will work, but there are advantages to getting a desktop specific usb
hub.
one feature that some desktop hubs have is longer cable so that you can
connect the usb hub to the desktop under the desk but keep the usb hub up on
top of the desk (making it easier to connect/disconnect devices). they
don't show the cable in the link you provided but i suspect it is very short
(under a foot).
another feature of a desktop hub is that some have vertical facing ports.
these are great for inserting memory sticks or small music player type
devices into.
and perhaps the most important feature of desktop hubs vs laptop hubs is
that some desktop hubs are powered (meaning they have their own ac adapter)
and so can support a broader variety of devices that draw power via the usb
port.
i like this one...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817394008
or with more detail from belkins site...
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=158910

"History Fan" <> wrote in message
news:5be03$446b9da9$48311160$...
> I need more USB ports for my Dell 2400, and am looking at a USB hub.
> The one at the URL below is made by Kensington, and is mentioned as being
> perfect for laptops. However, if I purchased this device, I would use it
> for my desktop computer. Is there any reason why this Kensington USB hub
> wouldn't function properly on a desktop machine?
>
> http://us.kensington.com/html/5724.html
>

"desktop under the desk" should read "computer under the desk"...
funny thing that 'desktop' computers today don't usually sit on the desk...

"Christopher Muto" <> wrote in message
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> it will work, but there are advantages to getting a desktop specific usb
> hub.
> one feature that some desktop hubs have is longer cable so that you can
> connect the usb hub to the desktop under the desk but keep the usb hub up
> on top of the desk (making it easier to connect/disconnect devices). they
> don't show the cable in the link you provided but i suspect it is very
> short (under a foot).
> another feature of a desktop hub is that some have vertical facing ports.
> these are great for inserting memory sticks or small music player type
> devices into.
> and perhaps the most important feature of desktop hubs vs laptop hubs is
> that some desktop hubs are powered (meaning they have their own ac
> adapter) and so can support a broader variety of devices that draw power
> via the usb port.
> i like this one...
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817394008
> or with more detail from belkins site...
> http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=158910
>
> "History Fan" <> wrote in message
> news:5be03$446b9da9$48311160$...
>> I need more USB ports for my Dell 2400, and am looking at a USB hub.
>> The one at the URL below is made by Kensington, and is mentioned as being
>> perfect for laptops. However, if I purchased this device, I would use it
>> for my desktop computer. Is there any reason why this Kensington USB hub
>> wouldn't function properly on a desktop machine?
>>
>> http://us.kensington.com/html/5724.html
>>
>
>

Sad to realize, but I understood what you meant... ;-)


Regards,
Hank Arnold

Christopher Muto wrote:
> "desktop under the desk" should read "computer under the desk"...
> funny thing that 'desktop' computers today don't usually sit on the desk...
>
> "Christopher Muto" <> wrote in message
> news:jbOag.6053$Fi6.1646@trndny03...
>> it will work, but there are advantages to getting a desktop specific usb
>> hub.
>> one feature that some desktop hubs have is longer cable so that you can
>> connect the usb hub to the desktop under the desk but keep the usb hub up
>> on top of the desk (making it easier to connect/disconnect devices). they
>> don't show the cable in the link you provided but i suspect it is very
>> short (under a foot).
>> another feature of a desktop hub is that some have vertical facing ports.
>> these are great for inserting memory sticks or small music player type
>> devices into.
>> and perhaps the most important feature of desktop hubs vs laptop hubs is
>> that some desktop hubs are powered (meaning they have their own ac
>> adapter) and so can support a broader variety of devices that draw power
>> via the usb port.
>> i like this one...
>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817394008
>> or with more detail from belkins site...
>> http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=158910
>>
>> "History Fan" <> wrote in message
>> news:5be03$446b9da9$48311160$...
>>> I need more USB ports for my Dell 2400, and am looking at a USB hub.
>>> The one at the URL below is made by Kensington, and is mentioned as being
>>> perfect for laptops. However, if I purchased this device, I would use it
>>> for my desktop computer. Is there any reason why this Kensington USB hub
>>> wouldn't function properly on a desktop machine?
>>>
>>> http://us.kensington.com/html/5724.html
>>>
>>
>
>

even more sad is the amount of minutia i seem to know about usb hubs... and
i was holding back.

"Hank Arnold" <> wrote in message
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> Sad to realize, but I understood what you meant... ;-)
>
>
> Regards,
> Hank Arnold
>
> Christopher Muto wrote:
>> "desktop under the desk" should read "computer under the desk"...
>> funny thing that 'desktop' computers today don't usually sit on the
>> desk...
>>
>> "Christopher Muto" <> wrote in message
>> news:jbOag.6053$Fi6.1646@trndny03...
>>> it will work, but there are advantages to getting a desktop specific usb
>>> hub.
>>> one feature that some desktop hubs have is longer cable so that you can
>>> connect the usb hub to the desktop under the desk but keep the usb hub
>>> up on top of the desk (making it easier to connect/disconnect devices).
>>> they don't show the cable in the link you provided but i suspect it is
>>> very short (under a foot).
>>> another feature of a desktop hub is that some have vertical facing
>>> ports. these are great for inserting memory sticks or small music player
>>> type devices into.
>>> and perhaps the most important feature of desktop hubs vs laptop hubs is
>>> that some desktop hubs are powered (meaning they have their own ac
>>> adapter) and so can support a broader variety of devices that draw power
>>> via the usb port.
>>> i like this one...
>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817394008
>>> or with more detail from belkins site...
>>> http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=158910
>>>
>>> "History Fan" <> wrote in message
>>> news:5be03$446b9da9$48311160$...
>>>> I need more USB ports for my Dell 2400, and am looking at a USB
>>>> hub. The one at the URL below is made by Kensington, and is mentioned
>>>> as being perfect for laptops. However, if I purchased this device, I
>>>> would use it for my desktop computer. Is there any reason why this
>>>> Kensington USB hub wouldn't function properly on a desktop machine?
>>>>
>>>> http://us.kensington.com/html/5724.html
>>>>
>>>
>>

On Wed, 17 May 2006 18:03:09 -0400, "History Fan"
<> wrote:

> I need more USB ports for my Dell 2400, and am looking at a USB hub.

I like this one and have not had any problems with it:

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=158910

The two top ports are very handy.

Journey

Maybe you could write a book entitled "USB Hubs for Dummies"? ... Ben Myers

On Fri, 19 May 2006 03:33:10 GMT, "Christopher Muto" <>
wrote:

>even more sad is the amount of minutia i seem to know about usb hubs... and
>i was holding back.
>
>"Hank Arnold" <> wrote in message
>news:z9Wag.702$...
>> Sad to realize, but I understood what you meant... ;-)
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Hank Arnold
>>
>> Christopher Muto wrote:
>>> "desktop under the desk" should read "computer under the desk"...
>>> funny thing that 'desktop' computers today don't usually sit on the
>>> desk...
>>>
>>> "Christopher Muto" <> wrote in message
>>> news:jbOag.6053$Fi6.1646@trndny03...
>>>> it will work, but there are advantages to getting a desktop specific usb
>>>> hub.
>>>> one feature that some desktop hubs have is longer cable so that you can
>>>> connect the usb hub to the desktop under the desk but keep the usb hub
>>>> up on top of the desk (making it easier to connect/disconnect devices).
>>>> they don't show the cable in the link you provided but i suspect it is
>>>> very short (under a foot).
>>>> another feature of a desktop hub is that some have vertical facing
>>>> ports. these are great for inserting memory sticks or small music player
>>>> type devices into.
>>>> and perhaps the most important feature of desktop hubs vs laptop hubs is
>>>> that some desktop hubs are powered (meaning they have their own ac
>>>> adapter) and so can support a broader variety of devices that draw power
>>>> via the usb port.
>>>> i like this one...
>>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817394008
>>>> or with more detail from belkins site...
>>>> http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=158910
>>>>
>>>> "History Fan" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:5be03$446b9da9$48311160$...
>>>>> I need more USB ports for my Dell 2400, and am looking at a USB
>>>>> hub. The one at the URL below is made by Kensington, and is mentioned
>>>>> as being perfect for laptops. However, if I purchased this device, I
>>>>> would use it for my desktop computer. Is there any reason why this
>>>>> Kensington USB hub wouldn't function properly on a desktop machine?
>>>>>
>>>>> http://us.kensington.com/html/5724.html
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>