Ideal for a wide range of USB devices, including flash drives, external hard drives, external DVD players, MP3 players, digital cameras and other high-end applications. It is simple to use, with no special software, complicated set-up procedures or external power required—just plug it in and you're ready to play. Allows you to add or remove a device at any time with no need to power down the computer. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0.