USB EXT 3.0

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This is a quality cable. I attach an unpowered USB hub to it with a wireless keybnoard adapter and an Xbox One wireless controller adapter. Got the cable because I wanted to extend the PC from the study into the lounge, which is just far enough away for my wireless devices to cut out without some kind of extension lead.However - and this isn't a negative against the cable, it's just some things require more power than others - be careful about which USB port you plug the cable into. I initially plugged the cable into my PC case's USB ports (which are effectively a hub). It worked with a single device (wireless keyboard) but if I then plugged in the Xbox One adapter, neither device worked.It was a pretty simple solution - plug the cable into the back of the PC so it's using a port straight from the motherboard. These tend to have more power. Alternatively, if that's not an option, you could buy a powered USB hub. That way all of your devices power comes from there, taking power requirements out of the equation from the cable side of things. Either way, the cable works for exactly what I need it for and I haven't noticed any issues. If you do experience issues please try out what I said before returning or throwing away the cable!

Despite being ordered late afternoon on a bank holiday monday, it arrived the following day, excellent service! The cable was well packed, and looks to be a well made sturdy item. As a USB extension cable it has worked perfectly for its intended use ie. to connect a Canon 5D MKII DSLR to a time controlling laptop, despite expressed doubts about its use for this type of function. Out of curiosity I added another existing 3 Mtr. extension to see if it still worked.Not only did it work, but it worked down to the camera battery needing charging.The ingenious method of packing means that the cable when opened up is very curly, this was easily overcome by winding the cable round the back of a dining room chair taking out as much of the curl as you can under slight tension, and leaving until needed. A couple of times sufficed.Having only used it for a few days, I cannot comment on its durability, but looking at it, it looks as if it will last for ever with careful usage.

Background:I have my games PC set up like a console in my living room, and am perfectly happy with this arrangement; however, it means my PC sits on the opposite side of the room from me when playing. Although I'm a big fan of my Steam controller, sometimes a keyboard and mouse are just indispensable, and headphones are vital for online coop play (Having no experience with them, I was hesitant about buying wireless solutions).This is therefore just one of 3 active repeater/extension cables I purchased (INSERT CABLES HERE) to extend my reach across the living room:- BlueRigger 10m USB 2.0: BlueRigger Active Extension / Repeater Cable A Male to A Female 10 Meters (1OM) USB 2.0- CSL 5m USB 2.0: CSL - 5m (meters) USB 2.0 Repeater-/extension lead active with signal amplification - Signal Amplifier / Repeater | expandable | gold-plated contacts | black- CSL 5m USB 3.0: CSL - 5m (metres) USB 3.0 active repeater / extension cable with signal amplification - signal amplifier / repeater USB 3.0 (super speed) | blackSo far I have been very happy with these: as far as I can tell there is no drop in signal (at least, my gaming hasn't suffered from anything that can't be attributed to my poor gaming skills!) and as it's a temporary solution (I only have them out when I'm playing) cable clutter hasn't become a (potentially lethal) hazard in my room.If I had one complaint, the female connectors on the BlueRigger and CSL USB 2.0 cable are not as snug as the CSL USB 3.0 cable and it is easy for the USB device to become unplugged (hence the 4 out of 5 stars). This is not an issue with keyboard and mouse, but the longer BlueRigger is being used for my headphones - to allow me more freedom to move around - and has become an issue at times. Thus, if 5m is sufficient, I would strongly recommend the CSL USB 3.0 over the others. However, all cables work well.Note that, for the BlueRigger, I have also used it to connect both a PS4 DS4 controller and an Xbox One controller via a 3m USB to microUSB cable with no problems. (I didn't need a 13m extension cord, it's just convenient to use these cables!)

have used this outdoors for CCTV camerasso far so good, still charging up and not lost any connection or any wear and tear from using it outside.Happy with purchase

Extremely well made, well shielded and strong. Had some reservations as 10m is double the USB2 5m max spec but the active repeater works well and is immediately recognised with Windows 8.1. As a test so far tried it with a USB3 Pen connected to USB2 and USB3 ports and it read/writes fine and streams from video on the pen drive without problems. Obviously the active repeater is USB2 chipset so speed is limited to USB2. Originally used with a waterproofed webcam for bottom of garden pond! Updated 2018 - Now using for astrophotography with Win 10 - had two of these cables but one went faulty (likely got snagged) so ordered another, have a go to mount, guidescope and DSLR camera all connected via a mini USB hub at the scope then connected to my laptop with this, I actually join the 2 cables to make 20M when needed - note that it generates a virtual com port, when you have two connected the com port number changes - really good quality & value