How to sync and charge multiple iPad Minis?

My family has 5 iPad Minis and 3 iPhones (2x 4s and 1x 4), and I have been looking for a better way to manage these devices. I have a solution for everything but the USB hub. My computer only charges the first two plugged in, although it will allow me to sync all at one time. I'm looking for a way to charge and sync them all at once. I've been looking for a powered usb hub that will accomplish this, but so far, I'm not having much success. Everything under $500 I've come across says they won't charge iPads (or more than 2). However, I noticed somewhere that iPad mini only requires 1.0 A vs the 2.1A for the iPad. Is this true? If so, does anyone have any experience with powering and syncing multiple iPads, and if so, what device did you use?
Thank you in advance!!

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