Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I like this hub, and I like Anker products. However, I need to deduct 1 star because of variances in the models that are not listed (as far as I can see), or apparent from their pictures. The model of hub that comes with a power adapter for 2x the cost of the non-power adapter-included model and is NOT the same as the power-included model. The non-power adapter models LACKS the additional power hole so that you can power the hub (to run devices like USB hard drives, scanners, etc.). Again, no pictures show this omission, nor did I see it in writing anywhere. It is a shame because this is a great hub and the company seems to make quality items, they just fail to mention that the item comes sans an ability to add power; note that the ability to power your hub is not needed for many USB devices. Don't get me wrong, the hub works fine without the power adapter, it is not needed on 90% of the USB items I use. But some items need power, and one of their models does not have the option to add supplemental power if needed. It is also a shame because Anker also did another AMAZING thing on the powered model. Rather than using a barrel connector to power their hub (which will get lost at some point by anyone), Anker went with a MICRO-USB connector to add supplemental power to their hub. What this means is that if you lost the power cable, any Samsung/Android cell phone charger you have will work to power this hub. That is a STELLAR idea, and I wish more manufacturers would get away from semi-proprietary power connections and stick with industry-standard USB cables for powering low-voltage devices, such as this USB hub.