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Wireless USB hubs

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-thats-a-good-idea dept.

HaggiZ writes "Here is alternative to the clutter of USB cables and keys sitting on your desk. Now Belkin has announced their own wire-free USB setup. It's a wireless USB hub, allowing your to plug devices into the hub and have your PC/laptop elsewhere and not need to worry about running cables along the livingroom or study to reach. Very handy for laptop users, I can imagine some very handy uses for so HTPCs as well. Shipping in spring for a shave under $130."

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  1. Sounds good, but maybe not? by PlayCleverFully · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Well, yeah, it sounds great and will probably be great for lots of things.

    However, performance will drop on these items, even the fastest wireless gaming mouses have a semi-noticable lag when you use them. This lag in other items could create problems, like obfuscated code going to printers, etc.

    Also, a security issue if you live in close-quarters (apartments, office buildings) because people could sniff the "packets" between the hub and device. They could watch you on your webcam, when you have your webcam software off.

    Well, it will probably be good, the cons are not too bad, I will actually probably buy one myself.

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  2. Re:Bluetooth by kalleguld · · Score: 5, Informative

    Wireless USB is a lot faster, according to specs it has 480 Mbit/s, whereas Bluetooth is only 721 kbit/s.

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  3. Re:Bluetooth by Deadstick · · Score: 5, Funny
    Why keep re-inventing the wheel?

    Because we figured out that stone is not the best wheel material.

    rj

  4. Re:Now we just need wireless power! by vwjeff · · Score: 5, Funny

    All we need now is wireless power! Heh. Perhaps you should investigate a new device called the battery.