Roccat Apuri USB Hub
Introduction
Continuing our Roccat review rollout we have another product from the company, the Apuri. It might be another peripheral but it’s definitely different from anything we’ve reviewed before. This one is designed to improve the layout of your desktop, and I mean the top of your desk, by managing your mouse’s cable and running all your USB devices in a simple and intuitive manner; or so the Roccat press says. Lets see how it really pans out.
Features
* Active USB Hub: Four fully powered ports
* Zero Drag Mouse Bungee: guarantees unrestricted movement
* Your Desktop Assistant: for device and cable management
* Direct Port Access: connect any USB device so it’s within reach
* Passive Use Possible: thanks to the supplied USB cable
* Secure and Stable Stand: with ROCCAT-style blue glow
Technical Specifications
* 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
* Output power active (using AC adapter): 2A
* Output power passive (using USB cable): 500mA
* Length of USB cable: 1.5m
* Length of power cable: 1.5m
* Detachable Mouse bungee
* 3 LEDs (top) + under lighting
* Stable tripod design
Conclusion
The Apuri is a nice product, it looks good and does its job very well indeed; in fact I was surprised at how much I did enjoy having it as part of my desktop setup. However, the pricing for it is simply ludicrous. This product is more expensive than some gaming mice and this just makes it more likely that someone will upgrade something else instead of purchasing this quirky accessory, as without trying it you can’t really judge what it improves.
Bottom line, it’s a nice product that has a good effect on your workspace by limiting cabling and helping your mouse one stay at the correct length, but for the price I doubt many will consider purchasing.
source: http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/
