Anyone carry a portable USB hub with their SP3?

[kiwigirl]

I think its a must. I found a tiny and very portable Belkin 4 port powered hub in my basement and was going to recycle it, but thought hey, this is a must for when I carry my SP3 around. Because 1 USB port is very limiting at times when on the go especially for those who carry a mouse with them as well. I will obviously not carry the power cord around to the hub, just the hub but its nice knowing I can bring the power cord too if I run heavy devices off it.

 

[jnjroach]

I carry the cover and the pen and the Microsoft Wireless Adapter and that is it....

 

[double07]

I have USB 3/Ethernet adapter that I have in my backpack. I rarely use it though...

 

[PCAnyWhere]

I have this 4-Port with me most times: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00G92IZCS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

[spinachpie]

Ive got this: http://targus.com/au/product_details.asp?sku=ACH65AU

It's a bit flimsy but does the job. I've tried a couple of others which cover the power chord when connected and this one seems to do well for travel. It's only USB 2.0 as well

 

[JimB]

This is all you need, works great:

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Com...ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1425164575&sr=1-1

 

[tuchas]

This is what I use. Inexpensive, USB 3.0 and POWERED. Well worth the price.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQFGH80/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[maverick777]

I carry this one with me, but haven't found a reason to use it yet. I have the dock when I'm at home. I use a Microsoft Sculpt Comfort mouse when needed. It's a bluetooth mouse so the USB port remains free.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00REET5GK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[sharpuser]

This is what I use. Inexpensive, USB 3.0 and POWERED. Well worth the price.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQFGH80/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this one, too. Key word is "powered".

 

[Nuspieds]

I use a 4-port hub as well.

In my case, the main reason is because I use a fingerprint reader, so that is always occupying one port.

 

[sudbury78]

guys, what is the benefit of powered v. not? I just ordered one from Amazon for my external drive, etc. it doesn't seem to be "powered"

 

[sharpuser]

If your USB device has a
- Motor (such as a DVD drive or hard drive)
- Coil (such as a GPS antenna or fingerprint or other sensing device)
- Power hungry habit (dongle connecting to a smartphone is notorious for this)
- Charging circuit (rechargeable battery)

.. then you really don't want to tax your Surface device's USB power supply while connecting for data.