FireWire, USB hub

I'm looking for some advice on a self-powered hub to connect an Epson Stylus Photo 2200 printer, an Epson 3200 photo scanner, a Nikon CoolScan IV film scanner, and a LaCie 120GB external drive. The Epson devices have both ports, while the Nikon and LaCie are Firewire only. USB connection is not critical, but it would be nice to have. The hub, of course, will be connected to the PowerBook.
I've searched this forum, but have not found any postings about a firewire or firewire/USB hub.

Braby -
My experience with hubs has been limited to ethernet and USB hubs. Most have their own power supply, but I once had a USB hub that didn't, and I found it limited what devices would work with it. Since I've never used a Firewire hub before, I did not know whether there were powered or un-powered varieties, so I was just playing it safe.
I've found a number of Firewire hubs through Google and I have checked Amazon.com. Both sources have provided some information, which have been helpful, but not definitive. I was hoping to find an Apple user or two who have tried doing what I am wishing to do, and thereby benefit from their experience.
I'll probably try a Belkin, Buslink or Macally hub from someplace like CompUSA, so that if it doesn't work well I can at least take it back.
Thanks for you input.

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