USB 3.0 hub on sp3?

[puma]

Can anyone recommend a USB 3 hub they are using for connecting the sp3 with a keyboard, mouse, monitor?

I am using a hub right now with the ethernet adapter, keyboard and mouse and I am getting some ports going dark here and there. I think I need something a little better. It's just the hub built into the dell ultrasharp monitor.

Thanks!

 

[tuchas]

Can anyone recommend a USB 3 hub they are using for connecting the sp3 with a keyboard, mouse, monitor?

I am using a hub right now with the ethernet adapter, keyboard and mouse and I am getting some ports going dark here and there. I think I need something a little better. It's just the hub built into the dell ultrasharp monitor.

Thanks!

Try this one. It's pricey but works great.

http://www.amazon.com/Display-Unive...1403881302&sr=1-16&keywords=anker+hub+usb+3.0

 

[mohcho]

I'll put in my vote for the Plugable UD-3900 dock. Plugable UD-3900 Dual Display Universal Docking Station | Plugable

I'm using one for my setup at work. Driving dual 22" monitors, ethernet, wired mouse and keyboard. Works great, no overhead to speak of.

 

[bkydcmpr]

I would not spend $119 on those third party hubs when sp3 dock is at $199, unless if there are some compact powerless USB 3.0 hub actually work.

 

[tuchas]

I would not spend $119 on those third party hubs when sp3 dock is at $199, unless if there are some compact powerless USB 3.0 hub actually work.

I already had the Anker one that I was using with another laptop, and it works just fine with the SP3.

 

[puma]

Well I am not looking for anything for the monitor. I just need 3 usb ports off the sp3.
I tried the plugable, but the cpu was at 20% at all times with it. So I removed it. I even downloaded the latest drivers.

 

[mohcho]

Well I am not looking for anything for the monitor. I just need 3 usb ports off the sp3.
I tried the plugable, but the cpu was at 20% at all times with it. So I removed it. I even downloaded the latest drivers.

Strange. My DisplayLinkManager only uses about 0.2-0.5% of the CPU. It fluctuates but it doesn't go up that high.

 

[bkydcmpr]

Well I am not looking for anything for the monitor. I just need 3 usb ports off the sp3.
I tried the plugable, but the cpu was at 20% at all times with it. So I removed it. I even downloaded the latest drivers.

good to know that one doesn't work well even with external power. I'll just go with the official dock if I need more ports, the dock uses the secret mystery power connector pins.

 

[jimkraz]

I have a Inatek round USB3 4 port powered hub on my Surface Pro, works fine, Inateck 360-Degree Interface Mini Design Portable USB 3.0 4-Port Hub with 5V 4A Power Adapter and 3ft USB 3.0 Cable in amazon.co.uk

 

[mcsenerd]

I've used one very similar to this one for both my SP1 and SP2.

HooToo HT-UE01 USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter with 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub - Newegg.com

But when I use it on my SP3 and I have anything actually plugged into the hub...I get dropouts that I'm imagining are due to power management.

 

[Seneleron]

https://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eecf/

I have this one, and I absolutely LOVE it. It may be a little. . overkill. . for a SP3 However

 

[unruledboy]

@Seneleron

OMG... that's crazy