| Manufacturer | Anker |
| Replacement Cost | $15.00 |
For use with the Surface tablet and other devices
· Big Expansion: Transform one of your computer’s USB ports into four with this USB hub. (Does not support charging)
· SuperSpeed Data: Use the USB hub to sync data at blazing speeds up to 5Gbps—fast enough to transfer an HD movie in seconds.
· For Desktop or Laptop Setups: Set up your workstation however you want with 2 ft of cable.
A USB hub is a handy way of adding additional USB ports to a setup. They're the USB version of a regular plug extension lead, converting a single USB socket into a hub of them. You plug it into your computer, then use the additional ports to use mice, keyboards, and other USB devices all from a single port.
Much like extension leads, USB hubs also have limitations. You can't load too many power-hungry devices onto it, else difficulties arise. However, if you want to use a keyboard, mouse, and a phone charger on one USB port, a hub can achieve this.