A USB Grommet Hub for your Home Office

Haha, thant’s really good!
My desk doesn’t have a Grommet hole anymore, well, I got a different desk.

looks cool

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looks handy

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i have a hud for my ps3 :P

he should ditch the chat room

Hello! LOL!

yh it looks ****

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ahah sweeet im nuclearice and i was the first comment! AHAH

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Another thing that I look for when buying USB Hubs… are they powered by the computer, or a wall outlet? If I’m doing simple things, like transferring pics from a digital camera, or perhaps syncing my iPhone, then I’m fine with using a computer powered hub. If I’m doing something a bit more hardcore, such as running an external drive, or perhaps a hard drive… then I prefer a wall outlet powered hub. What do you need it to do, that is something you really need to take into account.

That is sweet! Since I have a laptop with only 2 USB ports this thing is perfect! Wow I am really excited! w00t!

I’m almost out of usb ports… unfortunately the Grommet Hole in my desk is 100% STUFFED with chords. I have alot of devices running on my computer, so I have absolutely no room for something like that

practical… for those happy people having holes in their desk!
Looks really cool
Maybe I should buy a new desk or does their exist cordless USB hubs?

I guess that one of many conditions for a technology to become a standard is to be honest. To me USB interface has that since it is actually Universal. You can connect such a great range of devices that you allways run out of enough ports.

Brilliant. I love it, I too have trouble plugging in all my usb devices and have been looking to buy a hub soon, but size matters to me. So this little thing looks like it will fit my desk perfectly. Thanks for the info Chris.

question. im using a old **** dell modle computer. and when i go to install my usb devices. it says program isnt microsoft certified. well it is because its from them. then i always have to keep doing a fresh install on them every so offten. is there a way around that. if anybody knows please tell me. its a real pain doing a fresh install on everything all the time. thanks. peace. gregg

question. im using a old **** dell modle computer. and when i go to install my usb devices. it says program isnt microsoft certified. well it is because its from them. then i always have to keep doing a fresh install on them every so offten. is there a way around that. if anybody knows please tell me. its a real pain doing a fresh install on everything all the time. thanks. peace. gregg

Now if only I had the money to afford such great devices, it would be nice to play some of these games I have on USB port Controllers with friends. ^_^

I have a story to tell you:

One day, I acquired a USB hub. I was very excited, as I now had more ports to plug my devices into, as my keyboard, 3D navigator, etc. were taking up the other ports. I hurry to plug my camera into the hub, and Windows responds with this:
“You should try plugging this device into a USB 2.0 for higher speeds.”

I frowned and was sad.

Then, I acquired a Logitech G15 keyboard, I thought it was awesome because it had 2 USB ports. Now, I only plug my USB mouse into one of those 2 ports, because those ports are not supplied with enough power to enable most other devices.

Again, I frowned and was sad.

So, those are my two stories, both have sad endings. Will I ever be happy with USB hubs? Watch next time to find out.

Jesus, Chris! Lay off on the red bull!

Thanks Chris, if I didn’t have so much else I wanted to buy I would go get one right now! I will keep a reference of this and get one ASAP!

Great device! I personally don’t need al the usb connections as I have enough on my computer to sustain the devices I use. Also I don’t have a hole in my desktop, so it wouldn’t be of much use.

This is something I really need. I have one of these holes and actually putting it to use would be nice. Also this will make it easier to quickly sync stuff like my iPod, or photos because I store my PC behind the Desk (needs a little more ventaliation but it works for the moment) this way no cords in site. Having this will finish it off. so now I don’t need to crawl back there to plug something in or out

I love USB 2.0!!! its my favorite you stick in your flash drive or whatever it is and you are ready to go! Its really great for school! I can put everything from my CADD class onto my computer at home.

I LOVE USB 2.0 it is especially great for school! I can transfer everything from the schools computers in my CADD class to my computer at home!!!

I’d almost be tempted to drill a hole in my desk for a little device like that. =) Great find. thanks!

What OS are you using? I would assume obviously a Windows, but which one?

The invention of the USB has been so instrumental in making hardware user friendly.I appreciate Chris’s comments about making certain you purchase a hub with UBB 2. I currently use a USB hub in order to attach several devices to my computer. I find it frustrating that USB 1 is still on the shelf. Its almost unethical to sell someone USB 1. Also I would like to thank chris for putting me on to what a Grommet Hly USB hub is. How many people know the official name of that hole? lol…anyway, the punch line here is, from here on out, only buy devices that can handle USB 2 technology.

I bought that exact one about a month ago and drilled a hole in my desk to put it in. It works great for me.

hmm, I need that and didn’t know they existed. Gotta get one next time I’m in a computer store.

http://www.wowzzers.com/index.php?osCsid=7993bcfeb07b9c86a762489e4925b215

Its interesting you would ask about things to populate your desk with, as just the other day I stumbled on the site linked above. On this site are -many- little usb ‘gadgets’ such as fans, to sit near your computer and keep you cool, and even a tiny vacuum to clean up the various spills through out the day. There is even this one: http://www.wowzzers.com/product_info.php?cPath=36&products_id=439

a bendi keyboard which claims to be spill proof. Now Not all of these little toys may be as useful, but I am -seriously- considering this one as it may cut down on the number of replacements I’m forced to buy in a year.

He switched to Mac OS X a little while ago. But he virtualizes Windows XP on top of it.

Looks like its a very nice little gadget to have. Im guessing with all your stuff on and aronund your desk space would be very tight, and this thing is small enough to fit pretty much anyone’s needs. Too bad it only has 4 ports though; I think a slightly larger one with more ports could be more effective, but as i said before your space is a lot tighter than most so you need the small one to work well :)

er no he has a Mac Pro
He is using Mac OSX

I’m not talking about Chris, I’m responding to twister7boy.

I’m not talking about Chris, I’m responding to twister7boy.

That’s pretty neat Chris. It’s actually amazing the little gizmos that are on the market these days. I love USB devices as well… I was looking at this little USB stripper @ Fry’s… lmao. Apparently when plugged in to your computer she dances around the pole and all that. There’s also the popular humping dog that you use in your laptop USB…lol. There’s no shortage of strange and some useful devices.

Sorry:)

Sorry:)

this is so space saving it’s unbelievable, it’s amazing what they can do nowadays back 8 years ago they used to be plugged in and were enormous i’m so glad they’ve gotten smaller and more portable. But this is pretty amazing. Thanks about this Chris.

I think this is very cool, I always run out of USB ports and this seems small enough. I am sure to buy one. THanks for the tip.

This is great! I never knew such a thing existed, I can’t wait to go out and get mines. Thanks for the blog post Chris!

There is an iPod/iPhone grommet too.

his pc runs vista i think

his pc runs vista i think

No he runs OS X and XP.

No he runs OS X and XP.

My office desk doesn’t have the normal kinds of grommet holes. Mine are more like semi-circles that are flush against the wall. I would use this USB hub if I could but I can’t. :(

That is a very neat little thing cause i don’t have enough usb ports, i have only two though, there are many little usb toys, some you really have to have, same are there just for fun, nowdays i can’t stop laughing whenever i hear usb or Proprietary, cause did a funny video to manufactures to stop making proprietary usb connections, i would have been angry too.
I can’t wait for to see how Usb 3.0 will work, it’s said that 3.0 will use fiberoptics which will be 10 times faster then 2.0 but you will be able to still use 2.0., in june or july people will release more specs on Usb 3.0 but it wont be out in the store before 2009/2010.

This sounds really awesome. I’ve never had this issue though where I’ve run too many things out of USB… I tend to always have enough ports. My PC typically has at least 3 or 4 and I tend to use all of them… but never more or less! :) Maybe I’ve just gotten used to not needing more or something, but I’ve never had the issue where I say “Gosh, I need another USB port… darn.”

I will keep this in mind though definitely if I (or my husband) need one later!). Thank you for the post.

Kind Regards,
-Shaina

I’m also a usb fan. And also love firewire devices.
Pretty much if it plugs into a computer, I’ll try it out.
I recently installed a 5 port usb hub in the back of my computer, 4 external and 1 internal. Love the data transfer speed of usb 2.0.

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This is not a new product necessarily. I saw them a few years ago at Staples. It is a pretty good idea, but the desk I currently have in my room does not have one of those Grommet things. (In fact, I did not even know that is what it was called until I read this blog post.)

I try to stay away from the USB hubs that are powered by the USB port itself. I find they are flakey and eject drives prematurely. I now only use the USB hubs that require an AC adapter to operate.

when will Chris Pirillo be on the Big Bang theory?
man i wish!
or better yet when will Pirillo be apart of the youtube dictionary!

when will Chris Pirillo be on the Big Bang theory?
man i wish!
or better yet when will Pirillo be apart of the youtube dictionary!

his MAC Book Pro Runs OSX that are hooked up on his dual moniters he also has another MBP

also he has some random pc behind his desk that he never uses

and a Mac Mini that runs his live stream

but he uses Mac OS X Leopard most with VMWare Fusion (XP)

I don’t like USB hubs that need external power. It seem crazy to have yet another power adapter under my desk!

I saw a desk not long ago that had USB hubs integrated into it. You simply plug in the one USB cord from the hubs to your computer and you have access to ports directly from your desk. The price, compared to other desks without this feature, was rather high, but I am keeping my eyes on it for a future desk purchase.

I don’t think that it would be the sort of thing that I would use, I dont have many usb devises (mouse, keybord, printer, and a joystick or gamepad on occasion)

Thats really cool. You never know when you’ll another USB port so to have a hub right at your finger tips it would be really convenient. Looks like a great product to have.

My HP Pavilion Slimline PC has 8 USB Ports! I have no need for a USB Hub. I always end up using just one!

One cool usb thing that i like is a flash drive with the U3 feature. It pretty much acts as an operating system for the drive, holding applications (that you put on the drive) such as firefox, or open office, and letting you sort through an interesting menu of features the flash drives have. I found it initially when buying my first several gig usb drive, and soon established a little collection of drives (one for games, work, web-brosing, ect…)
the U3 system’s website is http://www.u3.com

Wow. I already have a USB hub for my laptop that just sticks to my desk, but if I had known about this earlier, than I would have bought it in an instance.

I have also problems with USB ports on my laptop, External drive, mouse, Ipod, cellphone, camera, etc. But now that this USB hub is out i might even consider my self finding one because i think i seriously do need one because it’s very annoying to mess around with usb cables.

i have about 8 things pluged in to my usb ports. And i have a laptop with only 2 ports so usb hubs are a most for me.

I’ve seen these products out and about … Sadly my glass desk does not have grommet holes, otherwise I’d definitely pick up a couple of these.

I have A USB Lavalamp

I don’t have a desk with grommets (my desk is very old), but these sound like an interesting way to take advantage of space. It’d be really nice if other devices could fit inside a grommet as well. Cool word, too - grommet.

Very good Idea of that USB Grommet Hub but I use regulary maximum four usb ports,so I don’t need it in a near future.Anyway is good that is outthere

That would be nice at my office, but I don’t have any grommet holes in my desk at home.

Those wholes in desks are such a waste of space I feel, about time they fill them with something useful. I remember when I first realized that they put electrical outlets in the holes of tables at my school and i was excited. I don’t use that many USB devices, but it sure beats having to reach around the back of this huge thing and plugging stuff in.

i have a USB hub and it is very useful for all the things i plug in, but i don’t have a grommet hole for this, but it looks like a very good idea.

What a great wee (Scottish Slang for Small - typed that obliviously by the way!) gadget to have around the office! You wouldn’t have thought people could integrate Tech and furniture in such a sensible form factor, one which would benefit almost anyone! I’m in definite need of extra USB’s and this may just be my perfect solution.

Slight correction(respect)but it’s a Mac Pro…not a Macbook pro that is running his dual 30in monitors.

i don’t use usb hubs. i don’t really have that many usb devices attached at one time. i have my keyboard, mouse, a camera, and mp3 player and thats it. (my printer in on another computer over my network)

Always can use more USBs, but I think they should have been able to fit at least six onto that thing. If you look at it in reality, it only takes one and gives you two, which, in case you aren’t good at math, means you only have one more than you started with. Sure there is the one on the bottom, but it is almost inacessable, not to mention that 90% of USB devices are designed to be Desktop devices, not Deskbottom devices.

This is a great idea! I am a neat freak and I hate having wires on and around my desk / working space. It’s USB 2.0 so there is no speed issues :)

i need to get one of those because i dont have enough usb ports on my computer

The computer hooked up to the 30″ moniters is just called a MAC PRO not a MAC BOOK PRO. Thre MAC BOOK PRO is the laptop only. The tower version is called a MAC PRO.

oh my a little angry arent we

I sorry your oh gratefulness I didnt know he had a Mac Pro also.

As Grecian92 said so nicely

“The computer hooked up to the 30″ moniters is just called a MAC PRO not a MAC BOOK PRO. Thre MAC BOOK PRO is the laptop only. The tower version is called a MAC PRO.”

too bad he cant spell

oh if you want to yell at someone make sure you spell everything RIGHT too.

monitors

I wasen’t yelling at any one. I was just capitalizing so he could see them. Just in case. So back off I wasen’t being ****. Also who gives a **** if I can’t spell on ******* youtube. IT’S ******* YOUTUBE. I am not going to get graded on this so why should I even care. So don’t take every thing you get thrown at you on the internet as nasty because you can’t hear tone on a posted comment.

funny caps is the universal symbol for yelling, huh?

I don’t think youtube ***** either.

Sorry for using caps . What doy yo mean by “I don’t think youtube ***** either”

“IT’S ******* YOUTUBE.” thats why :-D