help choosing new switch

[Mikkel Petersen]

i need a new 8 port gigabit switch no Poe, to replace my very old one (no name).
i don´t think i need a Managed switch, never thought just wish I could manage it.

what would you guys recommend??.

I have looked at these:

Netgear GS108:
http://www.netgear.com/business/products/switches/unmanaged/GS108.aspx#tab-techspecs

Asus GX-D1081 V3:
http://www.asus.com/Networking/GXD1081_V3/

D-Link DGS-108:
http://us.dlink.com/products/business-solutions/8-port-unmanaged-gigabit-switch/

D-Link DGS-2208:
http://us.dlink.com/products/connect/8-port-101001000-desktop-switch/

TP-Link TL-SG1008D:
http://www.tp-link.us/products/details/?categoryid=1585&model=TL-SG1008D

i have no idea what to choose, dont know what brand to go for.
on some forums people pointing often on the Netgear GS108 but the model is at least 2 year old.
but i don´t think that there is many better functions in a newer model??.

but that is also why I'm asking you guys for help.

Best regards me

 

[ronintexas]

If you have a router, then most likely you don't need a managed switch. 99% of home users do not need a managed switch. Netgear, ASUS, Dlink and TP-Link are all good brands....

If you are just sharing an internet connection or doing peer-to-peer networking, virtually any switch will be fine. If you are doing any streaming (i.e. HTPC to clients), I would suggest avoiding the "green" switches that automatically lower power or turn off ports based on no usage as it can create problems with streaming video.

 

[ronintexas]

This is a good switch I use in small offices as well as my home....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA69223R2727

 

[digitaldoc]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122006&cm_re=desktop_switch-_-33-122-006-_-Product

Same Netgear brand, but a few dollars less expensive.