For just £6.99 on Amazon, this little plastic contraption has made my life so much easier. Basically an extension for usb ports, it can be used on a lappy or a desktop. I have a Thinkpad which I adore but has been slightly abused by my inquisitive toddler. Now a Thinkpad is a tough beast and has managed to keep going through all sorts ( including obsessive and annoying repeats of cbeebies and assaults of playdoh ) but unfortunately one of my USB ports committed hara kiri due to over enthusiastic toddler prodding. I was left with one paltry port that I had begun to guard with my life. NO need to give paddington hard stares every time my hooligan ...  Read the complete review

USB ports are at a premium on my iMac, as i've got so many different electronic devices cluttering up the desk top. As my computer only has three USB inputs, I needed a hub to allow me to connect more of these devices at the same time. As well as USB ports being scarce, plug sockets are similarly rare in my office - so requirements stated that the hub would have to be self-powered rather than requiring a mains connection to operate. PRICE & DESIGN - - - - - - - - - - - Costing £6.99 from Amazon, the Lindy Four Port USB 2.0 Mini Hub was just what I was looking for - it's one of the smallest devices in its class on the market, and (as its title ...  Read the complete review

This is a simply device giving your computer or laptop four addition USB ports. In fact you only 3 additional ports as you use a port from you desktop or laptop to plug in the mini hub. It comes with a black plastic surround with silver plating for the USB ports. It is an ugly little device. It is quite tough as I often place it in my pocket with my keys resulting in no damage. On the box it came in it states "Could this be the smallest USB hub in the world?" The answer to this is no. I have seen a number of smaller four port USB hubs which incidentally are more attractive. Saying this it is very small at around just 4cm by 4.5 cm with a ...  Read the complete review