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Copper Contributor

Oct 03, 2020

Surface Go 2 and USB C Hub

Hi - I've just bought a 128GB/8MB Surface Go 2 and to expand ports etc I've bought one of these hubs: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07M6R3CPB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ...

Mastedon

Copper Contributor

Nov 13, 2020

CitronaxI also bought a USB hub (DigiPower) to expand the Surface Go's sole USB-C port. It (the surface) only seems to support one USB device even thru the hub, so I am not sure what the issue seems to be. There are other hubs listed on review sites, but whether they have been tested on the Go's to determine if they actually work as a hub, and not just an wiring extension, is questionable.

Also listed is Microsoft's "compatible" hub for sale at $174. Not sure what is in the $174 Microsoft hub (they call it a dock) that is not in a $17 USB hub. Hopefully someone can answer that question.

The local MicroCenter staff were no help in solving the dilemma, so someday soon a trip to the now Covid closed Microsoft Store will be required for some technical info.