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The Brain Desktop Data and Power Hub
The Smartest Solution for Easy Desktop Connections
The Brain Desktop Data and Power Hub
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What's special about this power hub?
The Brain smart grommet puts all of your connectivity options within your reach, including; power, telephone and Ethernet jacks, and USB connections. This power data hub with surge protection and built-in circuit breaker is ideal for use in home and office environments. |
- Lighted power switch to indicate that power is being received
- On/off switch so you only consume power when in use
- Desktop installation avoids having to crawl under your desk to connect devices to your computer
- Comes with shielded data ports to reduce EMI/RFI and line noise
- Includes several connection options including:
- (4) USB 2.0 ports
- (2) Electric outlets
- (1) Shielded Ethernet/RJ45 connection
- (1) Shielded Phone/RJ11 connection
- Quick and easy installation, simply use a hole cutter to cut a 2-3/8" to 2-3/4" (60mm to 70mm) diameter hole, or use a pre-existing hole, and insert the hub
- Equipped with tabs on the bottom of the grommet to ensure a snug fit and installation
- Works with AC 110 to 240 V for a use with various voltage types
- Fully supported by Windows and Mac
- 1-year manufacturer's warranty
Ideal for use with:
- Ethernet connections
- Computers
- Laptops
- Scanners
- Printers
- External Hard Drives
- Gaming devices
- MP3 players
- Digital cameras
- PDA's
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Connections |
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| Overall Diameter | 4-11/16" |
| Height | Above Table: 2-3/16" Below Table: 2-1/2" |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
| USB | (4) USB 2.0 ports |
| Ethernet Connection | Yes |
| Phone Connection | Yes |
| Power Cord | 6 ft |
| Power Outlets | (2) 10Amp, 900 Joules |
| Surge Protection Specifications |
15Amp (100%) no response 25Amp (166.7% overload) less than one hour 30Amp (200% overload) 3.5 to 105 S 37.5Amp (250% overload) 2 to 91 S 45Amp (300% overload) 0.9 to 45 S |
| Supported Systems | Vista, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, Mac OS X |
| Voltage | 110 to 240 Volts |
| PART # | DESCRIPTION | HOLE SIZE | DIMENSION | WEIGHT | PRICE |
| HC-500030 | The Brain Smart Grommet | 2-3/8" to 2-3/4" (60mm to 70mm) dia | 4-11/16" Diameter x 2-3/16" H (above table) & 2-1/2" D (below table) | 2 lbs |
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 3 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
67%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (3)
- Easy to use (3)
- Safe (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid do-it-yourselfer (3)
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Install
- Easy to Use
- Safe
- Well Designed
Cons
Best Uses
- Small Jobs
Comments about The Brain Smart Grommet:
This product was exactly what I was looking for to finish off a small conference table. It is small and discreet on the table, but with all of the connections I need for my team. I was also please with some of the more subtle design elements including a wire chase in the base through which I was able to use for the extended microphone of our speakerphone system. Excellent product.
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Easy to Use
- Safe
- Well Designed
Cons
Best Uses
- Conference Tables
Comments about The Brain Smart Grommet:
I'm not sure how the other reviewer (Dave) was using his, but this worked great for us. This is a power strip with female to female jacks. You put a 2.375" to 2.5" hole in your table and slide it through - note this does not have a monitor jack, so if you need that, grab a long enough monitor cable (VGA/HDMI/whatever you need) and route that through the hole in the table FIRST, then slide in the Brain Grommet. The grommet has a channel in it for other cables. I put in a VGA cable to connect between the computer under the table to the projector on top of the table. You can plug in your phone line, a USB cord to a computer, and an Ethernet cable to the bottom of the gromment. Again, I connected a USB cable to the computer under the table so I could use the USB jacks on top of the grommet as a hub to plug in our microphone/camera, keyboard/mouse, and USB speakers. It also charges my phone connected to one of the USB jacks (don't have an iPhone though). The power cord to the grommet does not power the USB plugs - this only happens when a powered computer is plugged into one of the USB jacks.
Overall, this works great and reduces the amount of cords going across the table considerably.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Install
- Easy to Use
- Safe
Cons
- Won't charge Iphone
Best Uses
Comments about The Brain Smart Grommet:
We purchased this for a conference room table. It looked like just what we were searching for but upon testing the unit we found that it would not charge an Iphone via the USB ports. It says that it is USB 2.0 compatable but not convinced. Had to return it.
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