GoUSB brings our new All-in-one USB 3.0 HUB and Card Reader which combines a two essential USB accessories into one convenient device.
Expands one USB port into three additional USB 3.0 ports to connect devices to desktop and notebook computers.
Transfer files from USB 3.0 devices at up to 500MB/s
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0
USB Card Reader Supports TF, SD, Micro SD, MMC, MS Duo, M2
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Hi ScaryZombie
It is a Self-power unit.
The throughput is limited by the speed of your USB 3.0 device and not by the HUB itself.
USB 3.0 has a theoretical max of 5Gb/s which is 625MB/s, not 500MB/s where ever you got that number from.
If I have a USB 3.0 thumbdrive capable of 200MB/s read and 120MB/s write via a direct connection to a USB 3.0 port on a PC, then you're saying that I should experience the exact same speed using the hub connected to the PC instead? That the hub is such high quality that it doesn't impede the speed in any way? That if I theoretically had a device capable of 625MB/s, that I will get 625MB/s using your device?
I have tested it using 3 x USB 3.0 which support 60MB/s read and 40MB/s write.
I have a SSD which has a max 120MB/s write speed. I was able to achieve 120MB/s write onto the 3 USB sticks at 40MB/s each.
I doubt many home users will know the difference between 5GB/s or 625MB/s compared with 500MB/s which is an easier number to comprehend for most consumers, which is why I've put that number there.
But for those that do know the theoretical limit, it gives us pause wondering hang on, whats the deal there, have you used hardware that limits the maximum speed. if the theoretical is limited, would the actual also be limited.
thanks for posting that you have tested the products and provided your results. that is much more informative than other mumbo jumbo.
I doubt many home users will know the difference between 5GB/s or 625MB/
actually quite a few do know the difference between GB and Gb… do you rep?
How long is the cable from PC to hub?
Hi Jasecs
It plugs in directly into the PC, there is no cable. It is a direct plug-in unit. That is why it is self-powered unlike many usb 3.0 hubs.
That makes no sense at all. It draws power from a single USB port, the same as any other USB hub. The only difference is that it doesn't come with a cable, and you have to go crawling behind the computer to plug USB device into it.
Exactly. I was interested in this product, but it seems the rep doesn't know what he's selling?
Edit- then I realised the hub and card reader are separate items. And different colours. Not so good. Wanted both in white (preferably a single 3.5" mountable unit incorporating the card reader and hub).
Wow, talk about tough crowd. OP you've listed on a site that is being viewed by a pretty technical mob. (I mean we figured out how to get on the interwebs.) So yes you will be questioned on specs. Especially if the technical specs look arbitrary (aka made up). Add to your troubles: your responses to technical questions seem, less than knowledgeable. I suggest you check your facts, check your terminology, double check your responses before submitting them and respond less defensively. Once you’re on the defensive the wolfs will start to bite…
Should provide more information.
Is this self-powered or external powered?
Where did you get the 500MB/s number from? I doubt that it's the real life performance, which is what should be quoted rather than the unreliable, supposed theoretical maximum.