USB Hub to expand for Epson 700 scanner

I have a Epson Perfection V700 scanner arriving in a couple of days. All of my USB connections in the back are already taken. I really don't want to use one of the 2 up front if I can help it for a couple of reasons. So, I'm looking for a USB Hub to put in the back of the CPU. What I've been seeing is that there are some hubs that require a ac adapter for power which means more wires and electrical connections which I'd also love to avoid. Then there are the self power HUBs but it looks like they MAY be for only LOW power devices.
NOTE: I know with a hub I'll have to give up one of my USB connections in the back to connect it.
So my questions are:
• Will a self powered USB Hub run the scanner or do I have to get a AC powered Hub?
• If a AC powered HUB is my only real option, any suggestions for one with good performance & price?
thx

• Will a self powered USB Hub run the scanner or do I have to get a AC powered Hub?
If the scanner has its own AC power supply, you can use a hub with no power supply.
Instead of a hub, consider a PCI-e card for more USB ports.
<http://www.sonnettech.com/product/allegroexpressusb.html>

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