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!"
I want to know, where can I get a sample to try? Is there a contact in Japan that can send me a few? Does any one know of someone living in Japan I can get a hold of?
Lithium batteries are dangerous and need special care when disposing of them. Alkalines can be tossed with out damage to our environment.