If there’s anything I don’t like about my notebook or iMac, it’s the lack of USB ports. Everything from printers to digital cameras to mice use the USB standard, but not all computer makers haven’t felt the need to up the number of ports in their products over the years.

That’s where USB hubs come in. Online gadget store Budget Gadgets was kind enough to send us the rather unique Robot Style High Speed 4-port USB Hub to review. As you can see in the picture, it’s shaped like a robot, with each limb functioning as a separate port.

After testing the device for several weeks, I found it to be more than satisfactory. The USB hub is well built and transfers data quickly, but is also lightweight. What I like most about it is there is no external AC adapter needed. Many USB hubs require an extra power adapter to provide juice to your peripherals, but this one only needs your USB port for power.

The obvious drawback to this is if you have a lot of high-power devices plugged into the hub, there might not be enough electricity for everything. But for flash drives, mice, cameras, and the like, this USB hub is perfect.

Best of all, the Robot USB Hub is very affordable at only $7.68. Budget Gadgets was also kind enough to provide a 5% discount to PC Fastlane readers. Use the coupon code DM5OFF13.

Product Link [Budget Gadgets]