As a notebook user, I know that USB ports on most notebooks, especially if it’s a small notebook are lacking. Another thing that I don’t like on most notebooks is the poor speakers that don’t sound good. Logitech has a new product that takes care of both my notebook computer woes. The AudioHub is a 2.1 speaker system that uses a custom-tuned three-chamber system along with an integrated subwoofer.
One connection between the AudioHub and your notebook allows sound from your computer, music and movies to be heard through the AudioHub and provides connectivity for the three USB ports. The AudioHub isn’t USB bus powered and requires an AC adapter, which is a good thing in this case.
This means that the hub can support USB devices that draw higher power and full speed USB flash drives. The design of the AudioHub is very attractive and functional. The satellite speakers use a sliding design so you can position them directly to the side of most notebooks allowing for a more attractive look and keeping sound from being blocked by your notebook.
If you use a webcam with your notebook, the AudioHub includes a removable webcam stand that helps to get your webcam to a more comfortable level so you don’t have to look down at it while video chatting. The AudioHub is compatible with Mac OS X and higher as well as Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Power output is 15 watts total and the AudioHub has two two-inch tweeters and one three-inch woofer.
In use, the AudioHub sounds very good and offers impressive levels of bass with movies and music. The highs and mids are good and the bass is deep for such a small system. The volume knob is illuminated as well so you can see it in dark environments. The only problem I had with the AudioHub was that the two included USB cables weren’t exactly perfect.
The 2-foot cable was too short to reach the USB port on my MacBook, while the 4-foot one was too long, and I ended up with lots of extra cable lying on my desk. Overall, the AudioHub is a great device, fans of music and movies on their notebook will love the audio quality, and you gain two more USB ports, which is always welcome on a notebook.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
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