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killmaster · Post by **killmaster** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:31 pm

I can't seem to find a quality powered HUB for my USB keyboards and iPad. I've bought a couple that are powered but they don't charge my iPad (though they do charge my iPhone). I had another one that was causing kernal panics. Ready to spring for a quality hub now! O, and I have an iPad Air 2...

thank you!

Greg K.

thecontrolcentre · Post by **thecontrolcentre** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:58 pm

I bought a 4 port USB3 hub by Inateck last year, which works fine with my Win laptop. I have Push, ReMote SL and Microbrute connected to it. It cost about £20 iirc, but is no longer available (on amazon). I looked at more expensive options, but they all seem similar. Here's a link anyway ...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00GT7 ... N3M4SNM3JS

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:03 pm

1st google result of "usb hub charges iPad":

USB hub that supports iPad charging & synching

thecontrolcentre · Post by **thecontrolcentre** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:08 pm

BertKoor wrote:1st google result of "usb hub charges iPad":

USB hub that supports iPad charging & synching

The hub I have has a charging port, and claims to charge iPads, but I don't have an iPad to try it out with.

killmaster · Post by **killmaster** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:10 pm

BertKoor wrote:1st google result of "usb hub charges iPad":

USB hub that supports iPad charging & synching

I googled before I posted. Looking for real world feedback. there's conflicting statements on wether the first device in that search will charge an iPad Air 2.

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:14 pm

killmaster wrote:[...] will charge an iPad Air 2.

That's a critical piece of information you had left out! Better put that in the thread title as well...

dumbledog · Post by **dumbledog** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:21 pm

Bought the one recommended here, works great, A+ would buy again

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-usb-hubs/

hivkorn · Post by **hivkorn** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:24 pm

i use this :

Manathan USB HUB : 24 x USB 2.0 + 4 x SuperSpeed USB
expensive but very good hardware. (not USB powered but external power supply)

killmaster · Post by **killmaster** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:27 pm

hivkorn wrote:i use this :

Manathan USB HUB : 24 x USB 2.0 + 4 x SuperSpeed USB
expensive but very good hardware. (not USB powered but external power supply)

thank you! Reports are that this doesn't work with iPad. Going by some user reviews on Amazon.

killmaster · Post by **killmaster** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:30 pm

dumbledog wrote:Bought the one recommended here, works great, A+ would buy again

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-usb-hubs/

This one looks great! Trying to find out if it charges iPad Air 2 for sure. This could be the one. Thanks a lot!!!

killmaster · Post by **killmaster** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:41 pm

Here's another one that seems like it might work:

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Sabrent/HBU93W/

dumbledog · Post by **dumbledog** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:52 pm

killmaster wrote:This one looks great! Trying to find out if it charges iPad Air 2 for sure. This could be the one. Thanks a lot!!!

It charges my Air 1 just fine. I don't think the power reqs changed for the 2.

killmaster · Post by **killmaster** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:44 pm

dumbledog wrote:
killmaster wrote:This one looks great! Trying to find out if it charges iPad Air 2 for sure. This could be the one. Thanks a lot!!!
It charges my Air 1 just fine. I don't think the power reqs changed for the 2.

thanks dumbledog!

el-bo (formerly ebow) · Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:01 pm

I have a 10 port amazon unit. Has 3 higher-powered ports, which manage to charge my ipad3 just fine, albeit slower than it's dedicated charger.

Not at home, but can check the model when I get back, if you like.

killmaster · Post by **killmaster** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:07 pm

el-bo (formerly ebow) wrote:I have a 10 port amazon unit. Has 3 higher-powered ports, which manage to charge my ipad3 just fine, albeit slower than it's dedicated charger.

Not at home, but can check the model when I get back, if you like.

thanks el-bo, I just decided to get this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VDVCQ84/?t ... ag=WC33373

it supports charging 3 devices at the highest speed and work with iPad Pros as well. Plus 7 USB 3.0 ports.

Please recommend USB powered hub for my iMac