It is a truth universally acknowledged that you can never have too many USB ports. Even though modern laptops boast more ports than ever before, a USB hub is a handy accessory to expand your options.
With this in mind, we’ve taken a look at some great USB hubs on the market right now. Rather than go down the boring black box route however, we’ve dug up some fun designs.
If you’re looking for a little more USB in your life, then take a look through the gallery for our selections. Let us know in the comments which ones you’d consider for your connectivity needs.
1. Peas USB Hub
MoMA's pea-inspired hub will add a spring-fresh string of four green ports to your desk.
Cost: $32
2. You Sunk My USBattleship Hub
This utilitarian-looking hub will give you four extra ports before you can say "Potemkin." If you need more, you can buy additional boats to boost your USB fleet.
Cost: $20.99
3. Roboto USB Hub
This Japanese creation comes with a sheet of decorative stickers to personalize your 'bot. "Roboto" boasts wind-up action and glowing eyes (as all good robots should).
Cost: $24
4. Cassette Tape Hub
Kick it old skool with this cassette-shaped hub.
Cost: $24.99
5. Aphrodite USB Hub
The goddess of love offers a classic alternative to your traditional hub solution. Made of ceramic, she'll give your workspace some useful, Greek chic.
Cost: $38
6. USB Building Block Hub
These brick hubs are fun, even if you can't actually stack them.
Cost: $19.99
7. USB HubDog
Because USB ports are a man's best friend ...
Cost: $18
8. USB Flower Hub
Pretty and cheerful, these tulip-shaped ports will add a dash of color to your desk.
Cost: $12
9. USB Octopus Hub
Last time we checked, octopodes had eight arms. That, however, doesn't stop us from liking this cute little four-limbed fella.
Cost: $19.99
10. Robot USB Hubs
We want all three of these retro robotic hubs, although we do think the one on the right looks a little shifty. We've been assured they're Three Laws compliant ...
Cost: £9.99 (approx $16)
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Posted on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:23:23 +0000 at http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/_WcJAvokWao/
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With this in mind, we’ve taken a look at some great USB hubs on the market right now. Rather than go down the boring black box route however, we’ve dug up some fun designs.
If you’re looking for a little more USB in your life, then take a look through the gallery for our selections. Let us know in the comments which ones you’d consider for your connectivity needs.
1. Peas USB Hub
MoMA's pea-inspired hub will add a spring-fresh string of four green ports to your desk.
Cost: $32
2. You Sunk My USBattleship Hub
This utilitarian-looking hub will give you four extra ports before you can say "Potemkin." If you need more, you can buy additional boats to boost your USB fleet.
Cost: $20.99
3. Roboto USB Hub
This Japanese creation comes with a sheet of decorative stickers to personalize your 'bot. "Roboto" boasts wind-up action and glowing eyes (as all good robots should).
Cost: $24
4. Cassette Tape Hub
Kick it old skool with this cassette-shaped hub.
Cost: $24.99
5. Aphrodite USB Hub
The goddess of love offers a classic alternative to your traditional hub solution. Made of ceramic, she'll give your workspace some useful, Greek chic.
Cost: $38
6. USB Building Block Hub
These brick hubs are fun, even if you can't actually stack them.
Cost: $19.99
7. USB HubDog
Because USB ports are a man's best friend ...
Cost: $18
8. USB Flower Hub
Pretty and cheerful, these tulip-shaped ports will add a dash of color to your desk.
Cost: $12
9. USB Octopus Hub
Last time we checked, octopodes had eight arms. That, however, doesn't stop us from liking this cute little four-limbed fella.
Cost: $19.99
10. Robot USB Hubs
We want all three of these retro robotic hubs, although we do think the one on the right looks a little shifty. We've been assured they're Three Laws compliant ...
Cost: £9.99 (approx $16)
More About: accessories, gadgets, gallery, Lists, usbFor more Tech & Gadgets coverage:Follow Mashable Tech & Gadgets on TwitterBecome a Fan on FacebookSubscribe to the Tech & Gadgets channelDownload our free apps for Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad
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Comments: http://mashable.com/2011/08/28/cool-usb-hubs/#comments
