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Jason, cool write up on the USB hub, thanks! To clear things up regarding power for the hub:

The USB 1.1 version of the USB hub, model GUH174, does not come with a power adapter. In most situations you will never need it. We have run power-hungry devices on all four ports simultaneously without any problems or need for an external power source.

The USB 2.0 version of the hub, model GUH274, will work fine at reduced speeds without an external power adapter. However USB 2.0 is generally a power-hungry technology that usually needs more electricity than bus power can provide, and you will need to use an external power source to achieve the full USB 2.0 speeds. So, when you buy the USB 2.0 model the power adapter is included.