[Primecables.ca] $6.99+FS 4-Port USB 3.0 High Speed Portable Hub

Sep 22nd, 2021 1:31 pm

#1

reddar [OP]: Newbie; Jun 27, 2013; 83 posts; 570 upvotes; Montr

Sep 22nd, 2021 1:31 pm

[Primecables.ca] $6.99+FS 4-Port USB 3.0 High Speed Portable Hub

Deal Link:: https://www.shopperplus.ca/p-360807-cab ... gbps-black
Price:: 6.99
Savings:: 30% OFF
Retailer:: Primecables.ca

Small USB 3.0 hub for $6.99 with FS. Decent!

https://www.shopperplus.ca/p-360807-cab-u3-4hub-primecables-4-port-usb-30-hub-high-speed-up-to-5gbps-black

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Sep 22nd, 2021 2:01 pm

#2

valnor: Banned; Sep 12, 2021; 15 posts; 16 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:01 pm

isn't this a little bulky?

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:05 pm

#3

djemzine: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 43439 posts; 7288 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:05 pm

valnor wrote: ↑ isn't this a little bulky?

Nope. I have something similar from Canada Computers. No issues with portability or "bulkiness".

Blanka

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:15 pm

#4

Webhead: Deal Fanatic; Sep 7, 2004; 6746 posts; 3096 upvotes; West GTEH!

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:15 pm

Thanks OP.
Might come in handy for my Laptop as I only have 2 USB ports. And 1 is used for my wireless receiver for my keyboard & mouse.

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:23 pm

#5

stansz: Newbie; Aug 4, 2008; 32 posts; 22 upvotes; Terrace

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:23 pm

Mmmm is this a USB C or USB A hub? Description says "Reversible USB-C connector for hassle-free connections", but images show a USB A port.

I am thinking the description is incorrect and it's just a USB A (3.0) hub.

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:37 pm

#6

eebest: Member; Apr 13, 2008; 253 posts; 337 upvotes; Bancroft

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:37 pm

Thank-you. Ordered 2.

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:42 pm

#7

banana_bread: Jr. Member; Mar 27, 2008; 100 posts; 52 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:42 pm

I always find it useful to have these around, ordered 2.

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:43 pm

#8

redflagdealsguy: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 22189 posts; 27094 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:43 pm

When I do USB 3.0 Type A hubs, I only do powered hubs.

Too many painful life lessons.

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+1

Sep 22nd, 2021 3:12 pm

#9

775681: Member; Oct 30, 2017; 388 posts; 431 upvotes; London, ON

Sep 22nd, 2021 3:12 pm

This one has 13 ports and only $7.49, but USB 2.0
What do you guys think?

https://www.primecables.ca/p-384596-net ... rimecables

Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions you might have.

Sep 22nd, 2021 3:22 pm

#10

recordman: Deal Addict; Jan 19, 2005; 4687 posts; 1718 upvotes; Vancity

Sep 22nd, 2021 3:22 pm

775681 wrote: ↑ This one has 13 ports and only $7.49, but USB 2.0
What do you guys think?

https://www.primecables.ca/p-384596-net ... rimecables

Do you really need that many ports? USB 2.0 is fine for keyboards, and mice. The on-off switch is nice though.

I'm not really a big fan of hubs that don't have an optional power input port. If spinning drives are connected, without the extra power, there could be an issue.

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Sep 22nd, 2021 3:49 pm

#11

SigBro: Sr. Member; Mar 14, 2007; 561 posts; 490 upvotes; Brunswich

Sep 22nd, 2021 3:49 pm

I've had this exact hub for 2 years. One of the USB ports is busted now. It's not the sturdiest of hubs, but for the price you can't go wrong.

+3

Sep 22nd, 2021 4:45 pm

#12

Seathe: Newbie; Jul 17, 2021; 91 posts; 185 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 4:45 pm

I'd been using one of these for a couple of months before it started falling apart.
Probably wear from semi-frequently swapping devices, but it wasn't very well built.

Worth noting that it feels even cheaper than the price tag might imply.

+3