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Separate USB hubs are readily available in market today. They come in different designs ans shapes and you can easily choose the one which appeals you the most. However, there is no need to buy any external USB hub randomly. There are certain things that should be kept in mind while looking for the right USB hub for your system. The key factors to consider when buying a USB hub are number of ports, speed, price and the operating system. All these factors are to be considered in detail and the USB hub that provides the perfect blend of these factors should be bought. Many people complain about the speed the USB hub when it is connected. It works with a standard called USB 1.1. The USB hubs working at the standard of USB 2.0 are considered as an ideal choice. You should keep in mind that one device can work well on a USB hub with a lower standard. However, when multiple devices are connected, they all look compete for the band width. Thus it is always better to have faster USB hub device at your end. It is very important to know about your operating system as well. There are many USB hubs that work both on Windows based system and Macintosh but some units are more specialized and therefore knowledge about them is essential. Choosing a wrong USB hub means another trip to the shop and going through the same selection hassle again. As far as number of ports is concerned, four ports are more than enough for most of the users. However, there some people who need few additional ports as well. Although this can be attained by buying an additional USB hub and get it plugged in another empty port of the computer, it is better to buy a USB hub with more number of ports. It may turn out to be cheapest option as well. The prices o of USB hub is in large gamut. There is a high chance that you get a good USB hub at a low rate. However, the god ones are generally seen to be expensive as they have better features.
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