StarTech.com 5ft USB 2.0 Extension Cable - Male to Female - 5 ft USB A to A Extension cord for Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, Webcam & More (USBEXTAA5DSK), Black

I've been playing with Windows 10 bio metrics and wanted to use a fingerprint scanner to log in. When looking at fingerprint scanners (I purchased a PQI model - ASIN B06XG4MHFJ) this was a suggested purchase to go with it and I couldn't agree more. Essentially this is a USB 2.0 extension lead with a weighted base that has a vertical mounted female USB port. Perfect for plugging a USB fingerprint reader into the top, or any other USB device or dongle that you want easy access to. If you want to use memory sticks and other high-speed devices then you should probably pay the extra and buy the USB 3.0 version of this cable, providing that your devices support that speed. For my Fingerprint reader USB 2.0 is fine. The base is made from textured plastic, shaped like a small pear and weighs about 70g so it doesn't slide off the desk like a regular USB extension would. The cable is an odd length at 5ft (which is about 140cm) but it's long enough to get from my desk to my PC so perfect for my requirements. It also seems well made with a relatively thick cable My only criticism is the large StarTech branding printed on one side of the base. It's not very subtle and I would have preferred that to be printed on the bottom of the base instead. If it bothers you it can be positioned to the far left of your desk so that it is less visible. Pros: - Decent quality - Weighted base (70g) that doesn't slide around easily - Perfect for USB Fingerprint readers, dongles, memory sticks etc. - Available in USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 variants Cons: - StarTech branding in big letters down one side which isn't very subtle

I bought this extension lead in order to plug in my USB fingerprint reader and have it situated in a more convenient place on my desk. It appears well made, looks good and works as expected so I'm pleased with my purchase. I think it's good value for what it is. Note that this is a USB 2.0 item so using it in a blue USB 3.0 port will not give you USB 3.0 speeds, if that's what you're after. Cable length is a respectable 1.5m (5ft) so should suit most locations. The bulb end is a little weighted which helps it stay put on the desk but as the bottom face is just hard plastic and not rubbery it does move around if nudged or jostled. I had noted in the reviews some complaints about the large printed branding along one side of the unit being rather ugly and intrusive. The product I received, however, looks a little better than the one shown in the listing here - the branding is still there but a little smaller and now situated on the top of the bulb (see photos). I think this looks less intrusive and smarter so am happy with the new look product. Presumably StarTech actually took note of these complaints and did a bit of re-designing to make the product a little more attractive. In summary this is a good product, better looking than its predecessor and does what it's supposed to do. Recommended!

third ones purchased. Make it nice and simple to have usb on desk without wires flapping around

Well, it's a USB extension cable, so it doesn't have to achieve great things to fulfil its role in life, but I was pleasantly surprised by how sturdily constructed this bit of kit is; a decent thick cable (nothing flimsy) and a substantial end into which your USB accessories fit. The vertical orientation of the USB female socket means that it isn't perfect if you wish to plug another cable into it, but I picked it up in order to bring my USB mouse dongle into closer proximity to my cordless mouse and thereby reduce interference from my new 5GHz router, and it's done the trick very nicely indeed. I can’t offer any opinion on transfer rates that might be achieved if you were to use one of these to attach an external HDD, but it’s fine for my purposes and well worth the outlay.

By the very nature of PC cases and where they end up being placed you can lose signals for things like keyboards and mice or even WiFi signals. So having a sturdy extension cable with a weighty base is a great help and this fits that description well.

It annoys me when I have to grovel around the back of a desktop to find a spare USB socket to plug a memory stick into, or somesuch. It even annoys me a bit when I have to get down on my knees to do the same to use the socket on the front, but right at the bottom, of the PC. This solves the problem instantly. It sits on the corner of my desk, permanently plugged in, and is very easy and quick to use. The socket is vertical, so anything plugged into it is easy to see. Works absolutely fine.

I purchased this to use in conjunction with a Benss Mini USB Fingerprint reader. It has a good weight, which stops it moving around the desk, and has performed flawlessly for months.

As expected

Cette rallonge USB est de bonne facture avec un socle relativement lourd et un cable de 1,5 m. qui est de bonne section et semble donc être de qualité. Les premières fois, il faut légèrement forcer pour rentrer la clé mais c'est tout à fait normal et même un signe de qualité car on peut penser que la clé ne va pas "bagoter" dans son support après un certain nombre de branchements. A l'utilisation, le socle-rallonge est transparent et ne perturbe en rien la liaison USB et c'est bien ce qu'on lui demande ! Bien pratique et donc à acheter les yeux fermés...

Este cable de extensión USB de 5 pies de StarTech.com ha sido una excelente solución para ampliar el acceso a mis puertos USB sin perder calidad en la conexión. ✅ Buena longitud: Con sus 5 pies (1,5 metros), permite conectar dispositivos cómodamente sin necesidad de estar pegado al ordenador. Ideal para escritorios o configuraciones donde los puertos USB están en lugares poco accesibles. ✅ Construcción robusta: El cable se siente resistente, con buenos conectores macho A a hembra A que aseguran una conexión firme sin interferencias. ✅ Compatibilidad total: Funciona sin problemas con USB 2.0 y 3.0, y lo he usado con impresoras, teclados, discos duros externos y más sin notar pérdida de velocidad. ✅ Ideal para estaciones de trabajo: Viene en un paquete de 150 unidades, perfecto si necesitas múltiples cables para una oficina o espacio de trabajo. Si buscas un cable de extensión USB confiable, con buena calidad y compatibilidad universal, este modelo de StarTech.com es una gran elección. 🔌💻

The material is good and the cable is thick and long, works fine

Lo instale en mi auto y se ve muy bien

Pratico e funzionale, rapporto qualità prezzo buono