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74 of 77 people found the following review helpful
By syd
I have a few gadgets that I've tried to plug into my regular non-powered USB hub and it causes an 'overload on USB' error message, so I bought this powered one to see if that fixes the problem and it does!
You can use the TARDIS as a non-powered hub as well by just plugging it into your USB port and not using the power supply it comes with.
When you plug it into the USB port on your computer, the blue light on the top lights up and when you plug anything into the TARDIS itself, it makes the 'dematerialisation' noise and the light slowly flashes on and off. There is a button on the back to switch the sound off if it's getting on your nerves but mine will stay switched on....I half expect it to disappear when I plug things into it ;)
A fun addition to your desktop.
You can use the TARDIS as a non-powered hub as well by just plugging it into your USB port and not using the power supply it comes with.
When you plug it into the USB port on your computer, the blue light on the top lights up and when you plug anything into the TARDIS itself, it makes the 'dematerialisation' noise and the light slowly flashes on and off. There is a button on the back to switch the sound off if it's getting on your nerves but mine will stay switched on....I half expect it to disappear when I plug things into it ;)
A fun addition to your desktop.
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By Anonyfinn
Amazon Verified Purchase
Possibly a little more plasticky than I expected when I first opened the box, but not bad and hardly surprising for something made of plastic. Will probably look less stark once it gets dusty! No complaints for its functionality as a USB hub(additional info: cable length 1.4 metres).
The sound effect is realistic and loud enough and the light fades in and out nicely (I had a fear it would simply blink) -- so the overall effect is good. I have a small qualm over the light being on all the time when 'not vanishing' since it's a fairly bright blue LED and can be distracting. Otherwise, this product would be difficult to improve on.
Update: here we are six years on (it was a snip with the Tardis of course), still works in all respects and still looks good. Obviously I'm a 'grown-up', but I have to say that I feel pretty cool to have it on my desk. In fact, I'm just about to nip back to 2006 to suggest to myself that I order more as gifts (with matters of such gravity, it's permissable to embark on the usally prohibited return along one's own timeline); with the recent rate of inflation, I feel I'll get more value for money that way than buying today, and Time Lords are nothing if not thrifty.
The sound effect is realistic and loud enough and the light fades in and out nicely (I had a fear it would simply blink) -- so the overall effect is good. I have a small qualm over the light being on all the time when 'not vanishing' since it's a fairly bright blue LED and can be distracting. Otherwise, this product would be difficult to improve on.
Update: here we are six years on (it was a snip with the Tardis of course), still works in all respects and still looks good. Obviously I'm a 'grown-up', but I have to say that I feel pretty cool to have it on my desk. In fact, I'm just about to nip back to 2006 to suggest to myself that I order more as gifts (with matters of such gravity, it's permissable to embark on the usally prohibited return along one's own timeline); with the recent rate of inflation, I feel I'll get more value for money that way than buying today, and Time Lords are nothing if not thrifty.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Got this because I needed a hub and felt this was more fun than the run-of-the-mill ones. Went fine, plugged it in and it worked. Slight panic when I switched my Apple Mac on the next day as the computer had a Kernel panic (it decided that the hub was 'foreign'). Easy to sort, unplugged the hub, gave the Mac a day to calm down and then tried again. That was a week ago and it hasn't resorted to a panic again and the hub is working fine. So I'm pleased with it overall and the Tardis noise it makes when I press the button!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Why Be Boring?
If you have to do work at your computer and you need some extra USB ports, why be boring about it? I believe in fun and this fits the bill! Read more
Published 27 days ago by Michelle Carline
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice novelty USB that works well
Nice little addition for all those Dr Who enthusiasts. This 4x usb works well and has the addition of looking like and sounding like an authentic looking Tardis. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stu Mac
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for any Doctor Who fan with a computer.
Need extra USB ports? Might as well get something nicer than a slab with rectangular holes in it. Don't need extra ports? Read more
Published 2 months ago by nockgeneer
5.0 out of 5 stars
It was a gift...
It was the hit at the party! They couldn't resist pressing the button over and over to hear the familiar sounds!! Thank you for sending it so quickly.
Published 4 months ago by R. Lavaux
5.0 out of 5 stars
a whovian treat
got this for my son, he is very happy with it...loves the tardis takeoff noise it makes everytime he plugs something in, the only set back is be aware it does not come with the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. Donna Stanley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Out of this world!
Works well and the transportation sound is very good. It's a good conversation point when anyone visits and I oftern play the the sound when finishing a phone call or webcam with... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. R. Green
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
great- loved the whurr sound on plug in and gd price- check its the usb connection speed you require though. thanks
Published 4 months ago by Andy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Tardis USB Hub
Well this comes out of the box and looks exactly the same as the picture. It works okay and the sound effects are fun, for a while but please note that despite the price this is... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tre4
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun and practical
This hub is easy to use, sturdy and fun.
And if the Tardis sound becomes annoying (it goes off every time I scan something, which is all in good fun the first couple of times... Read more
And if the Tardis sound becomes annoying (it goes off every time I scan something, which is all in good fun the first couple of times... Read more
Published 10 months ago by HildeKitten
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved this hub!!!
I really like Dr.Who and a really need a USB hub to my computer, so this was the perfect deal to my.
Published 12 months ago by Paulo Artur
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