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Mbeat USB-M43HUB USB 3.0x 4 + USB 2.0x 3 (7-Port) Hub w/ Switches & Power Adapter $26 @ MSY ($24.70 Via Officeworks Price Beat)

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Mbeat USB-M43HUB USB 3.0x 4 + USB 2.0x 3 (7-Port) Hub w/ Switches & Power Adapter $26 @ MSY ($24.70 Via Officeworks Price Beat)
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Diji1 on 10/05/2017 - 17:33 msy.com.au (1063 clicks)
Last edited 10/05/2017 - 17:58 by 1 other user

Picked up this 7 port (4 x USB3 + 3 x USB 2) powered USB hub with individual switches for each port for $24.70 by price beating MSY:

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Officeworks price: $44.95 lel.

mbeat presents the first 7 port super speed hub manager that combines both today’s super speed USB3.0 and USB2.0 technology together by supporting both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 powered devices.
This 7 port hub features 4 USB3.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 5Gbps and the remaining 3 USB2.0 ports providing data transfer rate up to 480Mbps for common universal 2.0 devices.

The mbeat 7 port super speed hub manager has a stylish black slimline design with individual power control for each of the 7 ports. The separated USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports make sure that each of your USB3.0 and USB2.0 devices connects individually and look clearly organized.

Each mbeat super hub manager comes with a strong power pack to ensure, even multiple devices are plugged in, the hub still remains stable and speedy. The extra long designed USB cable help reach your PC’s USB port easier than other with shorten cable design.

7 port powered USB hub manager
Individual power switch to control on/off
4 of USB 3.0 super speed port up to 5Gbps
3 of USB2.0 port to connect common 2.0 device
Support plug and play and hot swappable capability
Big power pack to support multiple connections

Technical Specs

Total USB port: 7 ports
Port configuration: 4 x USB3.0 + 3 x USB2.0
Data transfer rate: approx. 480Mbps (USB 2.0)-approx. 5Gbps ( USB 3.0)
Power: +5V/3A DC power pack
Support OS: win2000 SP4/win2003/winXP SP2/winVista/windows 7/ Mac OS 10.5 and above(With intel USB 3.0 host chipset)
NOTE:Mac OS with USB 2.0 port only support USB 2.0 function.
Hub dimension (WxDxH): 176 x 51.5x 13 m
Cable length: approx. 90 cm
Weight: 129 gram
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  • Mikebriz on 10/05/2017 - 17:42
    +3

    MSY is the bargain.
    Price beating is not a bargain.

    • Diji1 on 10/05/2017 - 17:49

      Well either way, I couldn't find it cheaper than MSY anywhere.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2017 - 17:44

    Says it's out of stock at msy do it wouldn't be price beat anyway.

    • Diji1 on 10/05/2017 - 17:48
      +1

      ACT_Fyshwick Low Stock - Contact Store
      NSW_Auburn In Stock
      NSW_Hurstville Out of Stock
      NSW_Kingsford Low Stock - Contact Store
      NSW_MountPritchard Low Stock - Contact Store
      NSW_Online Low Stock - Contact Store
      NSW_Ultimo Low Stock - Contact Store
      QLD_Brendale Out of Stock
      QLD_IpswichBundamba Low Stock - Contact Store
      QLD_Morningside In Stock
      QLD_Online In Stock
      QLD_SlacksCreek Low Stock - Contact Store
      QLD_Varsitylakes Low Stock - Contact Store
      SA_AdelaideCBD In Stock
      SA_Elizabeth Out of Stock
      SA_HoldenHill In Stock
      SA_NorthPlympton In Stock
      SA_Online In Stock
      SA_PortAdelaide Low Stock - Contact Store
      TAS_Glenorchy In Stock
      VIC_Brooklyn Out of Stock
      VIC_Cheltenham In Stock
      VIC_Clayton Out of Stock
      VIC_Dandenong Out of Stock
      VIC_Geelong Out of Stock
      VIC_Malvern In Stock
      VIC_Mitcham Out of Stock
      VIC_NorthMelbourne Out of Stock
      VIC_Online In Stock
      VIC_Pascoevale Low Stock - Contact Store
      WA_Balcatta Out of Stock
      WA_Cannington Out of Stock
      WA_Online Out of Stock

  • Gazette on 10/05/2017 - 18:19

    Always had issues price beating MSY(or any computer store really) at officeworks, the OWs near me always tell me that MSY is on a "blacklist" so they can't pricebeat them, and when I ask to see the list, apparently they aren't allowed to show me.

    • petry on 10/05/2017 - 19:07
      +5

      Print their price match policy - ask them to read out where it mentions blacklisted stores.

      Ask to see manager - send their name and their statements to your fair trading department and the accc if they repeat that crap.

      This is 'What items are excluded from the offICEworks LPG?
      'Package deals e.g. printer and computer bundles
      Cash back and coupon offers
      Resellers and Grey Importers (i.e. products offered for sale in Australia by unauthorised retailers)
      Commercial quantities
      Customer special orders
      Business Pricing (i.e. a reduced price not available to the public)
      Competitor clearance products and stock liquidations
      Discounts not available to the public (e.g. Team member discounts)'

      MSY are crap but are not an unauthorised reseller or a grey importer unless a specific retailer says so for their specific products.

      If the manager says Officeworks are officially excluding any companies price lists who are not grey importers they are guilty of false advertising and misrepresentation and they will be prosecuted.

      • Gazette on 10/05/2017 - 22:36
        +1

        The people I was speaking to were the managers apparently, and yes I showed them their own policy on my phone and it didn't matter what "false advertising" points I pointed out, they did not budge. They actually told me MSY/computer stores are stocking grey stock, and I can argue with them about it but if they just don't budge, then it's not worth me getting frustrated over. And to be fair, it's not just OW, some Harvey Norman stores I've been to does similar "dodges", saying certain stores are not "genuine competitors" or "not within this suburb",I'm assuming they're already expecting people to come in with computer store prices to pricebeat/match and they just make stuff up on the go.

        It's just too much of a hassle and time consuming to save a few dollars and go through the trouble of complaining to fair trading/accc and back and forth and so on tbh, and that's clearly what they're banking on, if they don't want my business then I'll just buy from wherever the sale came from in the first place. And for those that do have the time, patience and attitude to take it to fair trading/accc, you definitely have my respect.

        • petry on 11/05/2017 - 00:23
          +1

          If a brief complaint to an external body is too much why not try a telephone order to officeworks and store pickup.

          Price matching is supposed to apply to online orders and moves you beyond your shit store.

          Please name and shame your Officcworks store as well.

        • Gazette on 11/05/2017 - 01:03

          Ordering over the phone with officeworks can have the same results, it all depends on who you interact/chat with, mind you this was all around 2years ago, so if things have changed since then, then great news for everyone.

          Anyways, I've had a friend who tried to pricebeat a modem/router over the phone first before going instore on '1300 office' and the rep said they would first have to contact MSY and ask about their stock levels and check whether its aussie stock (fair enough) as well as about their T&Cs/return policies (what?). And of course typical MSY usually never picks up their phones, whether they're too busy or just lazy, who knows, so no pricebeat there, luckily he was able to do it instore anyways. But that call certainly seemed like they were ready to make up excuses to dodge where possible.

          I've read heaps of similar experiences over at whirlpool and on the ozb forums (both good and bad), and by then, you'd really just want to spend that extra $1-10 at the original place of sale, they probably deserve anyways.

          If I remember correctly, the store I went to was Yarraville(VIC) and the other was either Altona/Highpoint(VIC), if naming and shaming is not allowed, the mods can remove this line.

          EDIT: Did a quick search and I remember this being one of the more interesting/similar stories that I've read back then from the forums https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/128999

  • robbo135 on 10/05/2017 - 18:33
    +2

    if anyone can get this usb hub to work on win 10, let me know!!

    • ozy on 10/05/2017 - 18:59

      Thanks for saving me $26

    • ruddiger7 on 10/05/2017 - 20:46

      Has always worked fine for me on Windows 10.

    • IJustKnowStuff on 10/05/2017 - 22:36

      works fine for me on Win 10

    • Bacchus on 11/05/2017 - 00:09

      Using all 4 USB 3.0 ports now and working fine with Windows 10. Never had a problem in 2 years with it.

    • Forfiet on 11/05/2017 - 05:55

      I had no problems, but I have actually lost the one I use on my win 10 pc……. My linux HTPC is using one and works perfectly…..

      • robbo135 on 11/05/2017 - 18:24

        My brand new M43 hub doesn't work with my new Dell XPS 15, it also didn't work with my old laptop which ran win 10 as well. Initially it did recognise the drive, but now it no longer recognises the hub. It's not a laptop hardware issue as it neither works with my XPS 15 nor my old laptop.

        Are there any special drivers or settings you adjusted? Because as a plug and play device, it doesn't work !!

        • Forfiet on 12/05/2017 - 07:36

          Sorry this was plug n play for my Xps 8700…

    • NeoBeum on 24/05/2017 - 23:44

      I have it working , make sure this setting is disabled in device manager
      http://i.imgur.com/gJkeZco.png

  • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2017 - 18:43

    thats a high price for a 4 port usb 3.0 hub.
    no deal

  • flumpf on 10/05/2017 - 19:33
    +7

    From my experience these are utter unfunctional garbage. I'd recommend walking away.

    • maxplanck on 10/05/2017 - 20:05
      +4

      I have one and I don't recommend walking. I would run.

    • pw2002au on 10/05/2017 - 20:31

      I have one for a laptop running Windows 8 and several 2tb drives hanging off it (torrenting). Save for the poor build quality (one switch doesn't click in correctly) it works well. Glad someone mentioned Windows 10 and the issues so no update for me.

    • thedriver on 10/05/2017 - 21:03
      +1

      Yep, I've had three of them. The first two were replaced under warranty by officeworks, the third is also having problems. Power buttons stop working, ports stop working; these are overpriced garbage.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2017 - 21:46

      Ditto, absolute rubish

  • Richardc on 10/05/2017 - 22:09

    bought 1 from ow, then exchange, then return & refund, It just not have enough power when I use the 2tb portable drive, end up got the unitek for $15 from MSY on special last time.

    • CVonC on 11/05/2017 - 00:28

      that's interesting that it would not have enough power to run your portable harddrive when the adapter is rated @ 3A hmm

  • flumpf on 10/05/2017 - 23:14

    I've been using one of these for 18 months on a Windows 8.1 setup and it's been great…

    https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/orico-aluminium-7-port-mac-desi…

    This isn't a seller recommendation, they're just the first one selling it that I found quickly. :)

  • mikezillakind on 23/05/2017 - 01:03

    So sell me on this why do i want one ?

    • NeoBeum on 24/05/2017 - 23:46
      +1

      So there's an easier way to hang 4 hard drives from your laptop and actually have it conveniently placed so you can turn hard drives on and off faster than plugging the drives in one handed in a dark room with the plug upside down while watching porn.

    • megadeth on 28/05/2017 - 17:50

      I'm considering one connect the rpi to add more ports to add tv tuner etc. Bought one of the noname ones from ebay posted above which doesn't work at all.

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