OK,
For some reason, I seem to have issues with USB hubs. The last one I had was a Belkin 7-port model that seemed to overheat after a year of moderate use.
My MacBook Air has USB 3.0 on it, and I want to maximize on that capability. I am also willing to pay a bit more for a high quality hub.
I will have a variety of devices hooked up to this hub.
- USB mixer that is the primary audio for the Mac
- Secondary USB audio device. Used for Skype, etc. (Need two devices to record and talk at the same time.)
- HP Printer/Scanner
Here are the things I am looking for in a hub:
- USB 3.0 on all ports
- Most of the ports on the rear. One or two on the front is fine.
- Ports aligned vertically, if possible
- Indicator lights! Ideally, device present and activity indicators
- Plenty of Amps to power things and charge my iPad
Does anyone know of anything off the top of their heads?
Adam
This one looks good-
http://www.amazon.com/Oct-2012-Upgraded-Version-Compatible/dp/B006TT91TW/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1357411330&sr=8-13&keywords=usb+hub
Except all the ports are in the front.