LaCie Intros 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub

btarunr · Nov 29, 2010, 01:48 PM

LaCie introduced the Hub4 USB 3.0, a 4-port USB 3.0 hub. Resembling an Ethernet hub, LaCie's box uses a stylish black and silver chassis with connection indicators in the front, four USB 3.0 ports, a USB 3.0 input, and a DC 5V input, on the back. Measuring 116 x 71 x 25 mm, it weighs 69 g. The hub is also backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 (the ports will work in USB 2.0 mode). It is designed for the majority of USB 3.0 adopters who have no more than two USB 3.0 ports in their system. LaCie's Hub4 USB 3.0 is priced at $59.99.

Yellow&Nerdy? · Nov 29, 2010, 01:55 PM

So one USB 3.0 port provides 4.8 Gbit/s, so every port will give 1.2 Gbit/s bandwidth? That is still enough for the majority of external devices out there. And it'll still be 2.5 times faster than USB 2.0.

newtekie1 · Nov 29, 2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow&Nerdy?

So one USB 3.0 port provides 4.8 Gbit/s, so every port will give 1.2 Gbit/s bandwidth? That is still enough for the majority of external devices out there. And it'll still be 2.5 times faster than USB 2.0.

Yes, but it is only 1.2Gbit/s if you are using all 4 devices connected to the hub at the same time. If you have 4 external hard drive that you want connected at all times, but only transfer files to one at a time, you will see the 4.8Gbit/s for that one drive.

btarunr · Nov 29, 2010, 04:07 PM

Think of it as four computers in a LAN sharing a single internet connection.

timta2 · Nov 29, 2010, 08:31 PM

Anyone know what the "USB Input" connector is called? That is interesting.

Mussels · Nov 30, 2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by timta2

Anyone know what the "USB Input" connector is called? That is interesting.

thats just micro USB 3.0 - if you look, you can see that a 2.0 connector will fit to the side, with the 3.0 one just being wider.

i'm all for USB 3.0 hubs and want one - but LED's? shit man, i dont want my desk to glow.

Cold Storm · Nov 30, 2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mussels

thats just micro USB 3.0 - if you look, you can see that a 2.0 connector will fit to the side, with the 3.0 one just being wider.

i'm all for USB 3.0 hubs and want one - but LED's? shit man, i dont want my desk to glow.

all you would have to do.. Electrical tape the Mofo! Ghetto for the win!

Looks like a nice piece of hardware.

If it didn't have led's.. lol

wolf · Nov 30, 2010, 04:15 AM

awesome, usb3 is kicking in nicely.

and LaCie seemingly, is as usual one of the first to move.

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