New Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub

Belkin is putting out a new 4-port USB hub with support for both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 (both low- and full-speed) devices. One of those is a top loading port, which will come in handy for plugging in things like thumb drives, and in general provide easy access for devices you just need to temporarily connect. The hub will provide USB power to two different devices simultaneously, potentially dispensing with a couple of wall warts in your setup. It's not available for order just yet, but when it hits it will go for $39.95.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:20AM]

"The hub will provide USB power to two different devices simultaneously"

Exactly what does that mean?

Shouldn't a powered hub power each USB port--in this case, all four? And, shouldn't 'simultaneous' be a given?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:20AM]

How is this different to the one posted a couple of days ago?

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000100041437/

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:20AM]

and for an extra $10 you get three more ports and it matches your powerbook :)

http://www.kensington.com/html/5518.html

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:20AM]

Looks like Apple is designing piggy banks now.......

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:20AM]

or is it the tissue dispenser mini?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:20AM]

Be sure to use coupon code 12345 for 50% off :)

TK101