Newegg has select
Rosewill Multiport Docking Stations on sale from
$12.99.
Shipping is free (unless otherwise noted).
Thanks to community member
Geezy for finding this deal.
Available options:
- Rosewill 7-Port Portable USB-C Mini Hub Docking Station (RHUB-100W) $12.99
- 1x USB 3.1 Type A
- 1x USB 3.0 Type A
- 1x USB 2.0 Type A
- 1x USB 3.0 Type C (100W PowerDelivery)
- 1x HDMI (supports up to 4K 60Hz)
- SD Card Reader Slot
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet
- Rosewill 11-Port Monitor / Laptop Docking Station Stand (RHUB-20006) $19.99
- 2x USB 3.0 Type C (supports 5Gbps data transfer)
- 1x USB Type C PowerDelivery Port
- 3x USB 3.0 Type A (supports 480Mbps data transfer)
- 1x SD Card Reader Slot
- 1x MicroSD Card Reader Slot
- 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack
- 1x HDMI (supports up to 4K 30Hz)
- 1x VGA (supports up to 1080p)
The following is no longer available
- Rosewill 12-Port Laptop Docking Station (RHUB-22001) $12.99 + $10.50 shipping
- 4x USB 3.0 Type A
- 2x USB 3.1 Type C
- 2x 3.5mm Audio Jack (stereo)
- 1x HDMI
- 1x VGA
- 1x Display Port
- 1x Ethernet
- DC jack (for charging)
- Support to output 3 videos simultaneously under MST mode
- Support both 100W PowerDelivery charging and 72W DC charging
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First, let's recognize that we're not talking about "$13 docks". This is SlickDeals. You can search Amazon by yourself at any time and find a $13 dock that claims these capabilities and take a chance. These are marketed as $79.99 - $99.99 docks that are on clearance. Even assuming that the MSRP is greatly inflated, we're still ultimately evaluating a product that would normally be priced much higher than $13, but has been reduced in price and, commensurately, might represent a serious value to the discerning shopper.
Under that model, the reviews are extremely troubling. How could a hub market itself in this price range (again, between 80 and 100!) and not support USB 3.0? Similarly, why is the cord so short? It's all about anchoring. The product has tried to anchor itself as a premium buy, but it's actually not--it's not performing in line with its MSRP, so the reduced price of $13 *does not* represent a huge value opportunity. It's actually just a price correction due to its poor performance.
Finally, *given* these issues, I would be very hesitant to use it for USB PD. It's quite possible to so badly engineer these devices so that they damage compliant devices, and based on the other shortcomings, I lack confidence that this hub is built-to-spec.
Put another way: a random $13 hub isn't necessarily a deal. There are risks involved in any purchase. Those risks are supposed to be mitigated by a higher MSRP, because it implies higher quality materials, warranty, QC, etc. But if the reviews contradict that assumption, then we're back at a random $13 hub proposition, and not a crazy good discount on a premium product.
Not worth the hassle, headache, and frustration with crappy products no matter how much of a "discount" there is.
The regular price of these is very inflated compared to better rated items on Amazon.
There's a reason why these are discounted. It's future E-trash.
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1) Power from the wall to the adapter/hub
2) Power from the adapter/hub to the device
Generally speaking, translating AC from the wall to power that can then be parceled out is not terribly complex, and doesn't require a lot of engineering expertise. We've been making AC-to-DC adapters for eons.
But #2 is not nearly as straightforward, especially with USB PD. A legitimate negotiation has to take place, over USB, that relies on proper pin-outs to determine both voltage and amperage that should be delivered to the end device. If the circuitry is not up to the task, it can send too much voltage (or too much amperage) to the negotiating partner, and destroy it.
Plenty of badly-made USB devices have done this in the past, where they shorted out USB ports (similar to the post to which you originally responded). It's much less common now because we've gotten better and better at commoditizing/driving down low-power USB circuitry.
With the advent of USB PD, we're seeing far more wattage being pushed through USB wires that relies on successful negotiation and tight tolerances, and so there've been examples of melting/fires when the cables aren't well-built.
Given that there's evidence (via reviews) of these docks failing to support their advertised specs, I do not think it's guaranteed that these docks will deliver the promised USB-PD profiles reliably.
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Is it compatible with Android OTG?
For whatever reason, plugging this in turns off my wifi. It's as if it wants to use the ethernet or nothing. Should have known better than to think $17 p.o.s. would work (that's what I paid for it a few months ago).
PS: what ever happened to shoprunner on egg, i used to have that benefit before.
PS: what ever happened to shoprunner on egg, i used to have that benefit before.
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Basically the only real complaint you could have for USB 2.# vs 3.# when it comes to a device like this. Or is there another reason uSb 2.# iS BaD AnD MaKeS KiTtEnS SaD?
Nice try "🤣😂"
1. Sorry about the free shipping error. I swear when I first posted they were all free shipping, but now the 12-port has a shipping cost that nearly matches its price! Definitely kills the deal for that particular item.
2. No idea why this Rosewill product, Newegg's flagship brand, has so few reviews across all THREE products. As the reviewers (and other folks in this thread) have mentioned, buyer beware. If you go into this thinking of these items as $12-$20 ports (instead of their MSRP), you'll probably have a more reasonable expectation of their abilities. Definitely feel bad for those that paid retail.
Thanks for getting me to the front page all
Basically the only real complaint you could have for USB 2.# vs 3.# when it comes to a device like this. Or is there another reason uSb 2.# iS BaD AnD MaKeS KiTtEnS SaD?
Nice try "🤣😂"
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