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Twinspin
24-02-2010, 04:25 PM
Ive been using an unpowered Advent usb hub for a while and it worked ok. But ive just made a backup of my main hardisk onto a Western Digital Passport drive (powered off usb port) and i needed a powered hub.

Now i was in currys looking for something and i come across a Advent 7 Port USB hub which comes with an external power adapter.

the price..... ฃ4.97!!! and it works perfect on my hd2500 i can even power my passport on it now.

The next bargain. I thought id have a quick look at the external hardisks to see how much the one i bought was in currys.

On the shelf next to it.... A western digital My Book Essential 2TB in size.

ฃ99.99!!! If your looking for a big external hardisk that might be worth a look at. It made me get my card out and buy one :D

Excalibur
24-02-2010, 06:30 PM
Ive been using an unpowered Advent usb hub for a while and it worked ok. But ive just made a backup of my main hardisk onto a Western Digital Passport drive (powered off usb port) and i needed a powered hub.

Now i was in currys looking for something and i come across a Advent 7 Port USB hub which comes with an external power adapter.

the price..... ฃ4.97!!! and it works perfect on my hd2500 i can even power my passport on it now.

The next bargain. I thought id have a quick look at the external hardisks to see how much the one i bought was in currys.

On the shelf next to it.... A western digital My Book Essential 2TB in size.

ฃ99.99!!! If your looking for a big external hardisk that might be worth a look at. It made me get my card out and buy one :D
That's only ฃ1.47 dearer than the Belkin one I linked to.
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?&products_id=107470
:p :p :D :D :D

Totally Plucked
24-02-2010, 07:03 PM
That's only ฃ1.47 dearer than the Belkin one I linked to.
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?&products_id=107470
:p :p :D :D :D


Pete,
Excuse my ignorance (as it's not pictured) does this come with power supply ? :confused:

Excalibur
24-02-2010, 07:21 PM
Pete,
Excuse my ignorance (as it's not pictured) does this come with power supply ? :confused:

Please note:this hub will work without the plug on most usb devices
• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus specification 2.0 (data rate 1.5/12/480Mbps)
• Backward-compatible with Universal Serial Bus specification 1.1 (data rate 1.5/12Mbps)
• Compatible with Windowsฎ 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
• Approved by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF)
• Supports Plug-and-Play specifications
• Supports hot swapping of USB devices
• Over-current detection and protection
• Individual port-status indicator LEDs
• Three 480Mbps downstream ports
• Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices
• Operates without power supply when used with low-power devices such as keyboards and mice
• Compact slim-line design
• Convenient storage/mounting clip
• Built-in USB device cable

Package Contents
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Pocket Hub
• EURO Power Adapter
• User Manual

You'll have to add a 50p Euro plug converter, but as I said, it's a Belkin.

OllieJames
24-02-2010, 07:23 PM
Package Contents
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Pocket Hub
• EURO Power Adapter
• User Manual

You'll have to add a 50p Euro plug converter, but as I said, it's a Belkin.

My one came with a UK plug ;)

CRAZY K
24-02-2010, 07:52 PM
On the shelf next to it.... A western digital My Book Essential 2TB in size.

ฃ99.99!!! If your looking for a big external hardisk that might be worth a look at. It made me get my card out and buy one :D

Why would you need 2tb (following on Peters point about WMA)

Is there an advantage?

:confused:

CRAZY K

Excalibur
24-02-2010, 08:23 PM
Why would you need 2tb (following on Peters point about WMA)

Is there an advantage?

:confused:

CRAZY K

.wav, actually, but hey ho. :D :D :D :D :D
The theoretical advantage is the .wav is uncompressed ( lossless) so should sound better. Should. There may be other advantages, but I'll let the technocrats vote on that one.

Excalibur
24-02-2010, 09:11 PM
In response to the honourable member for Barnet's request for a description: stuff that for a game of soldiers, here's a piccy. :D Hope it makes it clear, and if it helps anyone else well and good.

Corabar Steve
24-02-2010, 09:13 PM
Perfecto! Cheers Pete!

Corabar Steve
24-02-2010, 09:15 PM
Erm....

How long's the USB lead?
:sj:

ppentertainments
24-02-2010, 09:17 PM
Think I would rather part with the extra ฃ1.47 and have a 'proper' plug

Corabar Steve
24-02-2010, 09:19 PM
Depends which direction the lead exits the transformer.

Excalibur
24-02-2010, 09:25 PM
Erm....

How long's the USB lead?
:sj:

In English, about an inch and a half. 4cm. Extension cable needed. ;) The cable out of the power supply/transformer is very robust.



Think I would rather part with the extra ฃ1.47 and have a 'proper' plug

Do you think I'm made of money? :eek: :eek: :eek: Wash your mouth out with soap. :p

Corabar Steve
24-02-2010, 09:27 PM
I was worried that might be the case.

Excalibur
24-02-2010, 09:32 PM
I was worried that might be the case.

Nitpicker. Get an extension. :p ( As I edited above, the cable from the power supply is very robust. )

ppentertainments
24-02-2010, 09:39 PM
Do you think I'm made of money? :eek: :eek: :eek: Wash your mouth out with soap. :p
Tight southerners :sofa:

PS another booking for York taken today if interested. Thursday 14th October - enough warning :D :D

Excalibur
24-02-2010, 09:43 PM
Tight southerners :sofa:

PS another booking for York taken today if interested. Thursday 14th October - enough warning :D :D

I'm sick of these last minute gigs. :D :D :D Anyway, Potato harvesting time, so tricky. :(

Corabar Steve
24-02-2010, 09:45 PM
Nitpicker. Get an extension. :p ( As I edited above, the cable from the power supply is very robust. )
Know where I can get some?

ppentertainments
24-02-2010, 09:46 PM
I'm sick of these last minute gigs. :D :D :D Anyway, Potato harvesting time, so tricky. :(
An hour travel too far, wrong time of year, what next ?? :D :D

(going to get told off for going off topic soon :o )

Excalibur
24-02-2010, 09:50 PM
Know where I can get some?
CPC or Ebay. Take your pick. I got a load from CPC, they can be lifesavers on occasion.


An hour travel too far, wrong time of year, what next ?? :D :D

(going to get told off for going off topic soon :o )

Nah, just a smack in the gob if I get to meet you. :p :D :D

Corabar Steve
24-02-2010, 09:53 PM
Or both. :sj:

ppentertainments
24-02-2010, 09:55 PM
:sofa:

Excalibur
24-02-2010, 09:58 PM
:sofa:

Oi. Shift over a bit. :sofa:

Totally Plucked
18-05-2010, 05:40 PM
This seems to have dissapeared from 7day shop :(
Any ideas for any suitably priced alternatives ?

Thanks as always :)

StarZSoundS
18-05-2010, 05:44 PM
[QUOTE=Totally Plucked;440487]This seems to have dissapeared/QUOTE]


So does the opening poster...........:eek: :eek: :eek:

He was saying he was having a difficult time a while back I think??:confused:

Excalibur
18-05-2010, 06:02 PM
This seems to have dissapeared from 7day shop :(
Any ideas for any suitably priced alternatives ?

Thanks as always :)
Oh yuss. Funnily enough, a search on the same site for Belkin hubs found this. :p :p :p :D :D :D :D
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_5&products_id=107469


[QUOTE=Totally Plucked;440487]This seems to have dissapeared/QUOTE]


So does the opening poster...........:eek: :eek: :eek:

He was saying he was having a difficult time a while back I think??:confused:

Watch it mate, or we'll introduce you to Twinspin. ;) :D :D :D :D :D :D Your life will change forever. :D :D

Totally Plucked
18-05-2010, 08:59 PM
Thanks Pete :approve2: