Logitech has launched a 4-Port USB Hub for notebooks and a premium model of the same.

These new peripherals further expand Logitech's line of notebook products, which also includes notebook stands, notebook mice and presenters, webcams, headsets, speakers and bags, and also establishes a new notebook peripheral category for Logitech: USB Hubs.

"Executive travel compels us to have thin and light notebooks. This, usually, ends up in scaling down of some notebook features to enhance portability. One such feature that is sacrificed is the USB port. Many products today connect to the notebook through this port. These include printers, mice, webcams, notebook stands, digital cameras , Internet data cards, pen drives; the list is growing by the day," said Subrotah Biswas, Country Manager, India and SAARC, Logitech. "In order to make the lives of notebook-users easier, we have added these hi-speed USB hubs to our already-existing, wide-range of notebook peripherals," added Mr Biswas.

The Logitech 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub for notebooks provides high-speed connectivity with speeds up to 480 Mbps. Its compact design allows users to plug devices into the front and back of the hub.

The Logitech Premium 4-Port USB Hub for notebooks also provides users with connectivity up to 480 Mbps. It has indicator lights over each port that help users understand whether the connections have been set or not. The bundled external power adapter lets one use all the high-power USB devices, while the bundled carrying-case protects the hub when the user is traveling.

The 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub is priced at Rs 895, while the Premium 4-Port USB Hub is priced at Rs 1,495.

These USB Hubs come with a one-year replacement warranty and are available at all electronic showrooms.