Powered USB3 Hub Suggestions for 2012 Mac Mini?

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Powered USB3 Hub Suggestions for 2012 Mac Mini?

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Good morning all!

As the title says, I'm looking for recommendations on a powered USB3 hub for my sweet 2012 Mac Mini. I'm connecting 4 HD's, my M-Audio KeyRig49, Mac keyboard, the occasional USB MIDI controller (mixer), iPhone. Are there any brands that are just plain solid that I wont have to think about? Are there any hubs to stay away from?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thank!
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Re: Powered USB3 Hub Suggestions for 2012 Mac Mini?

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I have this one and like it a lot:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1 ... 3_hub.html

The aluminum version has 6 ports but the charging port doubles as an i/o port. The IQ ports on the linked one can't be used for I/o (data).
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Re: Powered USB3 Hub Suggestions for 2012 Mac Mini?

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Thanks for the suggestion MLC. Gonna do some reading on it now. I was recommended a hub from Anker. They get good reviews on Amazon. Anyone had experience with them?

Thanks again for the help MLC! I really appreciate it!
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De nada. I like the small footprint on the desk.
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Re: Powered USB3 Hub Suggestions for 2012 Mac Mini?

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No kidding. That's what I'm looking for too!
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