Comments on: 49-port USB hub is just plain practical http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:15:19 -0500 hourly 1 By: randomlinkage » I don’t USBelieve it! http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1151263 randomlinkage » I don’t USBelieve it! Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:06:42 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1151263 [...] Then you need this fabulous piece of technology! [...] [...] Then you need this fabulous piece of technology! [...]

]]> By: spooner http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1147589 spooner Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:24:26 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1147589 Unless you use a UNIX based system like Linux or OSX - then you can add as many as you like ;-) Oh, and you can map a drive to a folder in Windows - you can then have as many folders as you wish! Unless you use a UNIX based system like Linux or OSX – then you can add as many as you like ;-)
Oh, and you can map a drive to a folder in Windows – you can then have as many folders as you wish!

]]> By: jaseman125 http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1137851 jaseman125 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:51:47 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1137851 You would have a problem mapping the drive letters on that many USB pens. You only have A-Z: - And most likely you'll reserve A: C: and D: for your floppy, hard drive and dvd writer. You would have a problem mapping the drive letters on that many USB pens. You only have A-Z: – And most likely you’ll reserve A: C: and D: for your floppy, hard drive and dvd writer.

]]> By: Sony dcrsr47 http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1097574 Sony dcrsr47 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:59:48 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1097574 thats still not enough for a macbook Air owner... thats still not enough for a macbook Air owner…

]]> By: Detik Pandeglang http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1093406 Detik Pandeglang Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:30:22 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1093406 because it's a square..! how do you expect a square has 50 ports? :s hahaa because it’s a square..! how do you expect a square has 50 ports? :s hahaa

]]> By: Edi http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1069042 Edi Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:30:40 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1069042 Thanks for informatio, I need it Thanks for informatio, I need it

]]> By: Is there a 24 port USB Hub? - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1054070 Is there a 24 port USB Hub? - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:54:16 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1054070 [...] Obviously you haven't seen this 49-port hub: http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28...ain-practical/ __________________ Make yourself look and sound smart by speaking proper English. OCN [...] [...] Obviously you haven’t seen this 49-port hub: http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28…ain-practical/ __________________ Make yourself look and sound smart by speaking proper English. OCN [...]

]]> By: Dr Know http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1039106 Dr Know Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:39:40 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1039106 I know your frustration regarding not being able to plug USB devices next to each other. They should really change the spec. It seems bizarre to open the box to your new USB toy to see that it also gets shipped with a lead so it will plug in. Phooey. As for your comment regarding build quality. Granted you prob couldn't get a cheaper build than a mass produced USB hub, but the makers of this product aren't doing this for the good of mankind, everything is a comprise for profit. Let's just hope that they know the difference between consumer and professional use. For the moment I will stick to crappy build quality that lasts as long as I need it to. I hope they find their target audience. I know your frustration regarding not being able to plug USB devices next to each other. They should really change the spec. It seems bizarre to open the box to your new USB toy to see that it also gets shipped with a lead so it will plug in. Phooey.
As for your comment regarding build quality. Granted you prob couldn’t get a cheaper build than a mass produced USB hub, but the makers of this product aren’t doing this for the good of mankind, everything is a comprise for profit. Let’s just hope that they know the difference between consumer and professional use. For the moment I will stick to crappy build quality that lasts as long as I need it to. I hope they find their target audience.

]]> By: spoony http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1037226 spoony Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:09:07 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1037226 They only cost $30 because they are made in their 100's of thousands in China ;-) I work in a test lab testing device drivers for USB devices. This normally involves days of extended test on a number of USB devices at once with custom test scripts. This is the kind of device which is ideal for us - the lab is a mess but if we can save 7x power supplies and about 60x leads (we cannot use off the shelf hubs because the ports are too close together for our dongles, we need extender cables :-o) then that is a good thing. The £399 cost is very reasonable considering the volumes they are likely to sell. When you factor in the cost of the PCB (which is likely to be 4x layer due to the number of ports and the high currents involved (~28amp), the components, assembly, test etc it sounds like they are only making a modest profit! Just my 4c ;-) They only cost $30 because they are made in their 100’s of thousands in China ;-)
I work in a test lab testing device drivers for USB devices. This normally involves days of extended test on a number of USB devices at once with custom test scripts.
This is the kind of device which is ideal for us – the lab is a mess but if we can save 7x power supplies and about 60x leads (we cannot use off the shelf hubs because the ports are too close together for our dongles, we need extender cables :-o) then that is a good thing.
The £399 cost is very reasonable considering the volumes they are likely to sell.
When you factor in the cost of the PCB (which is likely to be 4x layer due to the number of ports and the high currents involved (~28amp), the components, assembly, test etc it sounds like they are only making a modest profit!

Just my 4c ;-)

]]> By: Dr Know http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1035902 Dr Know Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:47:16 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1035902 It looks like a neat toy for lab use but.... 7 port usb 2.0 hubs cost about $30 from Walmart. I'm wondering what benifit this serves. A bunch of mains boards, some USB leads and some gaffa tape and I think I could go close to making this. Who works in a lab that isn't a mess anyway? Maybe I'm missing something - sorry if I am. It looks like a neat toy for lab use but…. 7 port usb 2.0 hubs cost about $30 from Walmart. I’m wondering what benifit this serves. A bunch of mains boards, some USB leads and some gaffa tape and I think I could go close to making this. Who works in a lab that isn’t a mess anyway? Maybe I’m missing something – sorry if I am.

]]> By: cybergirl http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1032441 cybergirl Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:13:30 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1032441 cambrionix website is now up and running and you can also purchase from ebay!! cambrionix website is now up and running and you can also purchase from ebay!!

]]> By: tyso http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1032440 tyso Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:12:09 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1032440 cambrionix website is now up and running!! www.cambrionix.com cambrionix website is now up and running!! http://www.cambrionix.com

]]> By: 10 Unusual and Creative USB Hubs « Discover Future http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1030335 10 Unusual and Creative USB Hubs « Discover Future Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:47:23 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1030335 [...] 49-port USB Hub With this 49-port USB hub you will never have to worry about unplugging anything ever again. [link] [...] [...] 49-port USB Hub With this 49-port USB hub you will never have to worry about unplugging anything ever again. [link] [...]

]]> By: 珍しいデザインのUSBハブ10個 - KEIZINE http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1030229 珍しいデザインのUSBハブ10個 - KEIZINE Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:07:41 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1030229 [...] 周辺機器がたくさん有っても、このハブなら49個まで接続できます。幾何学的な見た目がステキ。[link] [...] [...] 周辺機器がたくさん有っても、このハブなら49個まで接続できます。幾何学的な見た目がステキ。[link] [...]

]]> By: PacoBell http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1030197 PacoBell Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:42:25 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1030197 Yeah, why not an even 50? In any case, this device is way cool. Even more impressive would be if these were port multiplier-enabled eSATA ports instead. Hey, a geek can dream, right? ;o) Yeah, why not an even 50? In any case, this device is way cool. Even more impressive would be if these were port multiplier-enabled eSATA ports instead. Hey, a geek can dream, right? ;o)

]]> By: Nie wieder zuwenige USB-Anschlüsse « 11tech http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1028812 Nie wieder zuwenige USB-Anschlüsse « 11tech Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:46:10 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1028812 [...] (via crunchgear) [...] [...] (via crunchgear) [...]

]]> By: Cambrionix 49 Portlu USB 2.0 Hub - Sorbize.com http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1028648 Cambrionix 49 Portlu USB 2.0 Hub - Sorbize.com Sun, 31 May 2009 20:53:42 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1028648 [...] [crunchgear] [cambrionix pdf] [...] [...] [crunchgear] [cambrionix pdf] [...]

]]> By: 49 Port USB Hub Might be Overkill http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1028244 49 Port USB Hub Might be Overkill Sat, 30 May 2009 17:38:05 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1028244 [...] via crunchgear [...] [...] via crunchgear [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="1220297777">Patricia Reiser</fb:name> http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1027890 Patricia Reiser Fri, 29 May 2009 20:23:10 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1027890 Awesomemust have! Awesomemust have!

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="1220297777">Patricia Reiser</fb:name> http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/28/49-port-usb-hub-is-just-plain-practical/comment-page-1/#comment-1027886 Patricia Reiser Fri, 29 May 2009 20:21:49 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=92305#comment-1027886 This is on my next computer upgrade wishlist! This is on my next computer upgrade wishlist!

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