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The Go2Link Aluminium 4 Port USB 3.0 Hub with Charging Port<\/a> is a way to transform a single USB 3.0 port on your computer into something far more versatile. While this is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1\/1.0, you’ll obviously only get near the 5Gbps and other performance levels with USB 3.0.<\/p>\n

\"The

The box.<\/p><\/div>\n

With the power switch off, all USB ports are also powered off. With the power switch on, all five USB ports are available, including a single maximum 1500mA charging port.<\/p>\n

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The device.<\/p><\/div>\n

It’s a nice unit, although the relative bulk makes it a bit less portable than you might hope. This is really most at home for use with a desktop computer or if you have a larger travel computer bag. However you plan on using it, though, it should still easily prove a valuable device to have in your collection.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Cloud Electronic Technology for the discounted review unit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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