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Review on Cateck Ultra Thin Aluminum Exclusively Designed by Dmitriy Kingsley

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Looks good and fits well, but.

I give this product 4 stars for one reason: I can't connect a third device to it through a second device; I need to connect directly to the hub. Whenever I try the first one, I get the message "USB accessory needs power". I will explain. I have a wired keyboard that itself has 2 USB ports. It is now connected to a 3-port USB hub. When I connect my phone or memory card to the keyboard, I get the above message. I need to connect directly to a hub, rendering my keyboard's USB ports unusable. I had no idea this would be a problem. Also, everyone should be aware that when you plug your phone into a hub for charging, the power transfer is pretty weak compared to plugging it into an outlet. I was expecting a weaker charge from the hub, but not as weak as I've seen. It is better to charge your phone from an outlet. Either way, if you connect to a hub, you're still good to go. This is a nice addition to my computer. It's attractive and compact so it's not an eyesore. All in all, my only complaint is the lack of power transmission through the daisy chain.

Pros
  • Satisfied so far
Cons
  • No performance