Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)

If there's anything negative to say about the product, it's that you don't have much choice as to manufacturer. In a real sense, that doesn't matter: you're going to be happy with what Belkin has on offer. But it would be at least psychologically comforting to have more of a choice.


usb _EXTENSION_ cable   December 14, 2001
47 out of 47 found this review helpful

The cable works great... meets all specs and manufacturer's claims.

Make sure that you note that you are buying a USB EXTENSION cable, not a USB cable (ie, it has a male receptacle on one end and a female one on the other :^).


Just As Promised   November 1, 2001
J. Sullivan
44 out of 45 found this review helpful

This USB extension is just what I was hoping it would be. I bought a USB scanner recently, and I wanted it placed on top of a shelf away from my computer. This cord solved the distance problem with ease. I have noticed no change in the scanners performance since adding this extension cable.


Amazon and Belkin team up for another great deal   March 30, 2005
Eddie Konczal
24 out of 24 found this review helpful

If you're looking for a basic 10' USB extension cable, you've come to the right place. Belkin's products have always been reliable, and this one is no different.

The Belkin F3U134-10 is a 20-gauge 10' USB cable, A plug to A receptacle. I use mine on an older PC that only has USB ports on the back of its tower. Thanks to this cable, I no longer need to climb under furniture to insert my USB memory key.

If you plan to use this cable to extend a shorter cable, be aware of recommended USB cable length limits. Low-density devices (e.g. mice and keyboards) should not exceed cable lengths of 10', while high-density USB devices such as scanners and printers should be limited to a total cable length of 16 feet. If you plan to extend your current USB cable beyond these limits, consider getting a repeating cable such as the Belkin Active Extension USB Cable.

Perhaps the best reason to buy this USB cable from Amazon is to get their hefty discount on Belkin products. You'll pay about a third what you would at your local electronics store. Now that's a bargain!


Product description inaccurate -and that's good.   June 30, 2006
Geek Engineer Guy
18 out of 18 found this review helpful

Ok, let's clear up some confusion about this cable.

According to the Belkin site this cable actually works up to speeds of 480Mb/s, which means it's a High Speed USB compatible cable. You can search Belkin's website for part# F3U134-10 for the page. (For a brief discussion on USB standards see the next paragraph.) It's unfortunate that Amazon has an obsolete/inaccurate description, but for the price it's tough to beat.

Ok now for the promised discussion on USB standards. The USB 1.1 specification was incorporated into the USB 2.0 specification which has created a lot of confusion. USB 1.1 had a maximum transfer rate of 12Mb/s and USB 2.0 has a maximum of 480Mb/s. However USB 2.0 can run at the lower, 12Mb/s rate and still be called USB 2.0 (thus the confusion). Only if a device says "High Speed USB" can you be sure that it's capable of running at 480Mb/s.