USB Powered Hub Recommendation-WIN8

[glend]

Can anyone recommend a USB hub that will actually work with Win8.1? I want to mount it on my pier. A wireless usb hub would be even better. But must have drivers to work with Win 8.1, I've had to bin one already that would not work.

[Eden]

G'day Glen,

This one isn't wireless but works on Windows 8.x and seems to be fairly popular among forum members.

mbeat 7-Port USB 2.0/3.0 Hub (http://www.mbeat.com.au/product/mbeat-7-port-usb3-0-usb2-0-hub-manager-with-switches/)

[tim.stephens]

Yep, I have that one. Quite good and the switches are quite handy, saves from unplugging unused equipment. The switches are easily bumped however. One night, I couldn't work out why I couldn't connect to the camera and found a taught cable running over the camera port that turned off the camera when I slewed.

My only complaint is that the main USB cable is a little short but nothing an extension couldn't sort out.

Tim

Edit: should say that I've only used it on Win7 and OSX

[RobF]

I have an mbeat running under W8.1 for my main desktop. Planned to use it for astro-related USB but so damned handy having so many ports and control over power that its never got into my gear bag. :)

[glend]

Thanks guys the mbeat looks good.

[RobF]

I think we have Peter Marples to thank for the original mbeat recommendation if my memory serves correctly. :thumbsup:

[AndrewJ]

Dunno if this one will work with Win8
http://www.msy.com.au/others/14102-orico-hf9us-2p-bk-9-ports-usb20-hub-12v-25a-and-2x-charging-ports-with-power.html

But what i really like about it for scope use is that it has switches for three sets of three banks of USB devices, as well as 2 charger ports.
Best of all is it can be run off a 12-13.8V supply, and hence no 240V lead is required near the scope if you dont want.
Its only USB2.0, but as i am running it across a range of PCs, thats all i need.

Andrew

[egoleonard]

:thumbsup: I will vote the :hi:Mbeat

[lazjen]

In case it's important, I've got the Mbeat as well, and I power it off 12V DC, so you can skip the 240V AC with it if you want.

[glend]

Thanks to all for your input. I have ordered the Mbeat. The 12V power option is ideal for my dark site trips.