I recall reading somewhere a few years ago that some USB hubs are not satisfactory for USB audio devices like microphones. It appears that some printers and other devices are equally sensitive to certain USB hubs. Since I am at the point of needing a USB hub, I thought I might as well get a good one that is unlikely to cause me any problems. So if anyone can recommend hubs do not suffer these problems, I would be grateful. Thanks David -- David Morrison PO Box 105, Cardiff, NSW 2285, Australia David_Morrison at internode.on.net Ph +61 2 49546164 IT Consulting and Support