[New Release] PowerExpand 8-in-1 Now Available!
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Sounds interesting. Do you have a photo of the upcoming hub? Price?
I wish they made these hubs with TWO USB-C Gen 2 10Gbps ports in the front. I have a Gen 2 hub with one USB-C Gen 2 port and usually use that for my headphone DAC when editing music on my PC. I would need a 2nd data port for other Type C devices.
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I do not yet, though the other 8-in-1 should be $59.99.
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There’s no physical inherent reason to be bigger, there’s a small chance it’s slightly smaller as the port difference is to smaller.
The technical differences looks a $2 but price is market rate (i.e. people paying more causes it to discount less) and that is unpredictable, but after the initial month or so, I’d expect $5 max difference in cost.
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This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I need 1 hdmi 4k at least 1 USB-C with both power(60 watts pass through at least) and data and an ethernet port. I didn’t want to buy the 7 in 2 because it took two ports and the other 7 in 1 ones didn’t have the right specs.
Do you know around when this 8 in 1 hub will come out, also has the other 8 in 1 (2 hdmi ) hub because I can’t seem to find to on amazon.
Hopefully I can get it before college starts again.
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Also one difference you forgot to mention is than in the other review PowerExpand 8-in-1 the hdmi had 4K@30Hz capabilities while in this review the new 8 in 1 hub has 4K@60Hz
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Dont forget the hub needs power for itself so you’re probably going to need a high Wattage USB-PD charger, probably in the 85W-100W region.
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Ooooh do you hear that
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sounds like its calling my name
I hope this one comes with a fabric version just like the other 8 in 1 hub. That would seal the deal.
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Thanks. The USB-C port should be in the front of the hub alongside the card reader. Why have two USB-A ports in the front? Flaw in my opinion.
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Well, front is relative to which side of the device you plug the cable into, right?
As a pro photographer who would utilize the SD and MicroSD card readers on a daily basis, I would want the card reader(s) and USB-C port in the front, facing me on my workstation.
With a mobile laptop it wouldn’t matter but most PCs and laptops have USB-A ports available and on the chassis. Not many desktops have USB-C on a chassis, so bringing the USB-C port to ME would be what I would want. Manufacturers need to listen to feedback from it’s consumers.
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All I was saying is that “front” is relative. I personally would prefer to have my hub on the right side of my computer, so in that case, the USB-C ports would be in front (I know the Anker logo would be backwards).
I understand that you want USB-C and SD on the same side. Anker will probably release one like that eventually, but you nailed it head here:
Perhaps others feel differently?
It’s also worth noting that Anker’s progress toward adopting newer technologies has been generally slow compared to other manufactures (ex. USB-C chargers, Soundcore products, etc.). I’m definitely not saying that this shouldn’t change, but that’s just what we’ve seen from them.
It’s also important to keep in mind that most of us on the forum are tech enthusiasts, so our expectations/desires are a bit different than the average consumer…
But USB-C is reversible, so left/right is irrelevant as you simply insert upside down to have most used ports towards you.
The question is therefore are there ports you use most vs the ones tend to be output. I’d suggest HDMI pointing rear is correct as is USB-C in.
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Looks cool, I have the 5-in-1 it is great but lacks a USB C pass through. could definitely benefit from the passthrough an the extra USB C as I only have 2 on my MacBook Pro 13
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One USB-C , in the rear to the computer host port.
One USB-C IN , in the front for quick hook ups to my cameras, digital audio player, DAC, etc
Fixed?
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He also wants the SD card readers in front.
Media readers as well as USB-C input in the front, as requested above: