Belkin Intros USB and Firewire Hub for Mac mini

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As much as I want to like this product, I'm a tad concerned about two things. 1) No External Power: I can understand this for USB 2.0 devices, but what about the FireWire hub? Perhaps technology has improved, but I was under the impression that all FireWire hubs are basically repeaters. And if you use FireWire you know that the benefit is great when it is a repeater. 2) The Price is Too High: $40 for an unpowered USB hub? Come on. I am using a 4 port USB min-hub/dongle on my Mac mini and it cost me about $14 and works great. I can almost understand the $60 price, but I think the retail price should be shaved off by $10 on each model and then they'll have a product that's a real seller.

(note: I'm not the same brian that posted comment #1) Finally! Someone listened! (Yeah, right.) http://apple.newbox.org/article.php?story=20050425131300555 I'd still like more front ports, and audio, but it's a good start. At this point, I'll probably get one.

Ugh...OK, where are all these types of products for the iMac G5? Does anyone realize that product still exists? I'm curious if this device would support the weight of an iMac G5 20"er on top of it?