araHub :: The World's Best, Most Beautiful USB 3 Hub

A project in Waterloo, Canada by Ara Innovation
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araHub is a 7-Port USB 3 SuperSpeed hub without compromises. Engineered to last, designed to be beautiful.
Backers: 80
Average Pledge Per Backer: $108

Funded: $8,673 of $25,000
Dates: Apr 23rd -> May 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Ara Innovation
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Latest News

araHub engineered for beauty and perfection

May 14th - via: blogs.canoe.ca
For most of us, a USB hub is not something that you would call sexy or exciting, but when you need one to be fast, reliable and functional that’s when you really start to pay a little more attention to it. (Read More)

araHub aims to be go-to Mac USB hub

May 13th - via: slashgear.com
A new USB hub by the name araHub has been introduced to the public. This USB hub wishes to be "the worlds best, most beautiful USB 3 hub," aiming to do so with a look that replicates that of the Apple suite of notebooks and desktop computers. (Read More)

araHub Campaign is Gaining Some Traction

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, Our araHub campaign is gaining some traction with the media.   Here are some stories on araHub. http://www.communitech.ca/start-news/frustration-inspires-worlds-best-most-beautiful-usb-hub/#.U2QzN61dUhE... (Read More)

Frustration inspires ‘world’s best, most beautiful’ USB hub

May 2nd - via: communitech.ca
Sometimes it’s not about creating something new, but improving on what already exists. (Read More)

Engineering Details Matter -- Signal Integrity

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, Back in January we attended the USB-IF Workshop to get some preliminary testing done on araHub.  We wanted to make sure that electrically we were on the right track.  As a bonus, we met many people behind the USB specification and... (Read More)

Great Start to Campaign

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, Thank you so much for your support of our KickStarter campaign.  It's been a great start to our campaign.  But we still have a long way to go to get this campaign over the threshold. We'll be working hard and promoting this campaign... (Read More)

The araHub Seven Port USB Hub That Is Built To Last!

April 28th - via: techmash.co.uk
We often forget about USB hubs despite the fact that we are using more and more devices that connect via a USB connection. We suspect that the main reason for this lack of use is looks and reliability. But that all changes with the seven port araHub, it works with all kinds of USB connection including the superfast USB 3.0. However, more than that is looks; this hub looks the part with a minimal design that will easily fit into any office set up. There is no doubt that the araHub looks smart, but what does it have to offer the buyer? Let’s take a closer look at the specs and features. (Read More)

Ara 7-Port USB 3 SuperSpeed Hub

April 26th - via: vouchmag.com
CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, bead blasted, laser engraved and finished with diamond polished highlights, the 7-Port USB 3 SuperSpeed Hub from Ara Innovation is arguably one of the most well designed and technologically advanced ports to come along in some time. (Read More)

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