Netbooks are small laptops for those looking for a basic computer on the go but lacks many of the features due to its small form factor. However, there are a wide variety of peripherals that can be added to increase the netbook’s features.
Most of the peripheral devices that are used with a netbook require a USB 2.0 port. The average netbook only comes with three USB ports. 3 are often just not enough. If you use a mouse, there goes one. If you have a portable external drive, there goes another. If you then want to transfer files to or from an USB flash drive all your ports will be taken up. In practice, there is no way you can plug two USB devices in there at the same time as the USB ports are often placed so close together causing space conflicts.
This is where a mobile USB hub will come in handy. It can overcome USB port problems on netbooks by allowing you to connect multiple USB devices at the same time. It is a perfect connectivity solution for a user on-the-go and it easy to install – simply plug into your computer’s USB port, no drivers required, and you are good to go.
Desirable Features in a USB Hub for Netbooks
- Compact and lightweight
- Tuck-away cable management for convenient storage
- Draws power from the USB port and requires no external power supply
- Ports are well paced -so you can plug almost anything without issue
- Built in mini-USB connector – to connect your digital cameras
Listed below are popular USB 2.0 hubs for netbooks;
IOGear 3-Port USB 2.0 Mobile Hub GUH276 (Black)
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IOGear 3-Port USB 2.0 Mobile Hub with Mini USB Plug
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IOGear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub GUH285 (Black)” display=
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Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub F5U407
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Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Hub (Black)
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Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Hub (White)
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Belkin 4-PORT USB 2.0 Lighted Hub (Black)
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Belkin USB 2.0 Thumb Hub
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Targus 4-Port Smart USB Hub ACH112US (Black)
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Targus 4 Port USB 2.0 Ultra Mini Hub PAUH217U
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Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra Mini Hub PA055U (Black)
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Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra Mini Hub ACH74US
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Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Bend-a-Hub with Mini USB Adapter ACH103US (Black)
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Targus 4-port USB 2.0 High-Speed Hub PA050U
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Toshiba USB 2.0 Mini 4-Port Hub
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PHILIPS 4-Port USB Hub
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Logitech Premium 4-Port USB Hub
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Sabrent USB-HB24 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Ultra Slim 4-Port Self Powered Mini HUB
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Sabrent USB-CBBH USB 2.0 Flexible 4-Port Self-Powered Mini Hub
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USB Hub 2.0 4-port Very Cute Octopus Design (White)
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USB Hub 2.0 4-port Very Cute Octopus Design (Black)
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USB Hub 2.0 4-port Very Cute Octopus Design (Purple)
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Medialink 4-Port USB 2.0 Mini Hub
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4-Port USB 2.0 Cable Hub (White)
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4 Ports Aluminum USB HighSpeed Hub
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Dynex 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub
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