StarTech.com PCI420USB 4-Port Adapter
Posted by admin | Posted in Computer | Posted on 10-07-2010
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- Easily add two USB 2.0 ports to your desktop computer
- Offers high speed data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbits/sec
- Hot swap capabilities allow you to connect and disconnect devices without turning off your computer
- PC and Mac compatibl
- Easy plug and play installation
Product Description
Want to be able to plug in the most demanding next-generation peripherals and experience high-speed data transfer rates? With speeds up to 40x faster than its predecessors, USB V2.0 is the new standard for high-speed peripheral connectivity. The StarTech.com PCI420USB 4-port PCI card lets you plug in your most demanding USB peripherals and still enjoy data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mbps. And since the PCI420USB is backwards-compatible with USB 1.1 specifications,… More >>
I was one of the unfortunate people who bought the Startech 6-port USB card. It immediately began crashing my computer, and leaving ghost devices in my system. I eventually had to reinstall windows because of that card. I emailed the company to complain and was given an RMA for the PCI420USB. Sure, I lose 1 internal port, but I didn’t really need them anyway.
The card arrived yesterday and I installed it last night. So far I’ve been able to plug in my Ipod without any trouble, and have a game controller running through a hub without any conflicts. This isn’t a name brand, but the company did follow through, and so far I’m happy with this card.
Rating: 3 / 5
I tried in 3 different macs and it doesnt work. Try another brand with a bigger name, more expensive but it gonna work for sure.
Rating: 1 / 5
The manufacturer claims on the box that this card is compatible with Mac OS 8.6 and up, but the instructions inside specify OS X, and no driver is provided for earlier systems. Also, with OS 9 on a Power Mac G4 MDD, it prevented my computer from going to sleep completely and prevented it entirely from waking up.
Rating: 3 / 5