New Product: p5USB Hub

**Fiberoptic** · 07-16-2009, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by trinybwoy

question...if i use this..i can essential use a 15foot usb cable from my trunk to the front glove compartment..and i willl be able to :
attach a usb dvd burner..
proivde power to charge my ipods
or theoretically provide the max power to any device that would normally suffer from extended usb lengths?

I think 15 feet might be out of USB spec, but you could use a long USB cable to give data to the hub.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 07-16-2009, 11:43 AM

I've got it on a 12 foot usb cable and its providing data and power to my dvd burner. I think u'll be fine with 15.

Now Mp3car.. spill the beans.. whats the blue wire for

**Fiberoptic** · 07-16-2009, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Sonicxtacy02

Now Mp3car.. spill the beans.. whats the blue wire for

Take the blue pill or the red pill? Tough decision... Acutally the blue wire does nothing.

**fridgemagnet** · 07-16-2009, 11:58 AM

5 meters is the USB spec for max cable length.

This is perfect for the Mimo screens that require a full 500ma and only run off usb.
It means I have one wire going to my screen and that's it.
Makes it easy to remove and simplifies cable management.

It also allows me to install additional high power devices should I need to in the future.

**buckemdwn** · 07-16-2009, 05:01 PM

am i the only one who sees the rebate?? so in all, its only $50, and i can live with that....

**colin** · 07-16-2009, 06:00 PM

The problem is that most people think it should just be $50 straight out...

**Sonicxtacy02** · 07-16-2009, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Fiberoptic

Take the blue pill or the red pill? Tough decision... Acutally the blue wire does nothing.

Darn.. i was hoping for a 5v Out ... or perhaps a 12v wire which goes hot when the usb device goes hot.

**bratnetwork** · 07-16-2009, 06:22 PM

I really like this hub. The idea of putting it all together in one package was great, and from hearing how well it works from the testers seems like a great addition to the CarPC community. Unfortunately i have already made up my own usb ports with the opus 15watt and a 7 port hub. The issue here is that with 7 ports and only 3 amps of output u cant get the full 500mA from each port if you actually needed it.

I'd like to see this same hub made in a 7 or 8 port version with all the same functions. That to me would be worth the $85

**colin** · 07-16-2009, 06:34 PM

It seems most DC-DC converters max out at about 3A. If you think about it though, that's 6 fully powered ports (which you probably wont fill) and then 1 left over. 3A for 7 ports is a lot. Unless you're running a soundcard and then a USB screen and a couple USB-powered fridges... you should be fine with a 7 port.

That's what I tell myself anyway, I just ordered a supply, I secretly want to hope it's enough