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The Belkin Home Base is a wireless USB hub built for connecting and accessing up to 4 portable hard drives, printers, or cameras over a preexisting local area network. It includes 4 USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet (100BaseTx) port, and integrated 802.11b/g/n wireless with push-button WPS security. Signature to the Home Base is its myriad of convenience-related features, including automatic backups to relieve the worry of sudden data loss; automatic picture uploading to Flickr or Picasa; and the ability to setup an external hard drive to act as a DLNA server for media content. After an HD has been established as a DLNA server, users can access their media files directly from a Playstation 3, Xbox 360, or any other DLNA-compatible client device.
MSRP $129.99
Release date September, 2009
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Features
- Wireless USB Hub
- USB Interface
- 10/100 Ethernet
- 802.11b/g/n Wireless
- Automatic Backups
- Automatic Uploads
- DLNA Server
- 1 Year Warranty
Specifications
- Wired Connectivity: IE 802.3u, 802.3i, 802.3x
- Wireless Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n
- Hub Ports: USB 2.0
- OS: XP, Vista, Mac OS 10.4 or 10.5
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Belkin Home Base
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UPC: 895321000804
MPN: IMOQ0E002500000
Competitors
MSRP $149.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- universal - can be used with any laptop
- S/PDIF port for up to 7.1 surround sound
- up to 3 displays
- 2 always-on USB ports allow for peripherals to be charge while laptop is off
Cons
- Windows only
- not a true port replicating dock - all data through USB means the computers video card will not be used to render video / 3D rendered applications
Belkin Home Base
vs.
Toshiba Dynadock U
MSRP $175.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- Dual band
- Good quality
- Can attach external devices
Cons
- Very expensive
- Dual band does not mean no interferance at all
Belkin Home Base
vs.
Apple Airport Extreme
Reviews
September 23, 2009
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Pros
- integrated wireless N - fastest wireless standard
- turns less expensive / older / less complex components such as standard USB printers and external drives into more powerful networked devices
- saves power, time and angst - no need for online PC hosts for shared printers and drives
- DLNA media server capable
- simple aesthetic
- automated backup, picture uploading
Cons
- not gigabit - potentially slow for use as a NAS
- designed for casual consumer use - probably cannot handle heavy loads
- high price
- poor brand reliability
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Pros
- integrated wireless N - fastest wireless standard
- turns less expensive / older / less complex components such as standard USB printers and external drives into more powerful networked devices
- saves power, time and angst - no need for online PC hosts for shared printers and drives
- DLNA media server capable
- simple aesthetic
- automated backup, picture uploading
Cons
- not gigabit - potentially slow for use as a NAS
- designed for casual consumer use - probably cannot handle heavy loads
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