Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I finally got a new laptop with a lone USB 3.0 port. I'm now looking at getting a USB 3.0 hub with a power adapter so I can use both of my USB 3.0 hard drives at faster speeds. I've read lots of horror stories where some hubs either don't come with power adapters -- and as a consequence the portable drives don't work with them properly -- or they are designed poorly which results in USB 2.0 speeds. Or, the hard drives keep getting disconnected. Do your readers have any suggestions or experience using USB 3.0 hubs? Thanks!"
Why all the hating on Linksys? I've always had a positive experience with them and the one time I had to call customer support (because I don't know how to read) was taken care of promptly. I started using Linksys products about 6 or 7 years ago after I finally got tired of replacing Motorola Surfboard modems every 6 months. I replaced my first Linksys modem 2 years ago. So a 5 year lifespan is pretty good in my mind. During that same 7 years, 2 routers. The only reason I replaced the first was to go wireless a couple years ago as well.
Most people I've spoken to think Netgear and D-Link are absolute junk (and would rather go back to dial-up versus using Belkin modems). Everyone has their own preferences and reasons for it...PC vs. Mac...Intel vs. AMD...Nike vs. Reebok...Domestic cars vs. Imports. Stick with what you like and know and it's all good.