CONCLUSION

   I was planning not to mention the countless similarities between the TRENDnet TPE-S44 and the TP-LINK TL-SF1008P when writing the conclusion but i really can't since the only thing that seems to change between both units is the color and nothing else. However that also means that both units work flawlessly and not even once did they stall the local network, even with 4 PoE compatible IP Cameras attached. What i don't know however is how the different brand interior components will turn out (durability) since i don't actually know much about the companies behind them (Realtek excluded).

   If you are wondering then yes the similarities between both units continue and so the TL-SF1008P 8-port 10/100Mbps Desktop PoE switch by TP-LINK also carries a very attractive price tag and so it currently retails for USD53 inside the USA (Amazon) while inside the EU you can find it at around 55Euros. So if you are looking for an small switch with a total of 8 Ethernet 10/100Mbps ports (4 of which are PoE compatible) and a very good price then the TL-SF1008P should also be ontop of your to buy list (although personally i like the new black enclosure of the TRENDnet version more). Likewise however the lack of Gigabit connectivity from such solutions is the only drawback i can think of (excused once again however from the low price) and i really hope it will get solved soon. Until then however the TL-SF1008P is amongst the very few low-cost choices aimed at people on a tight budget who want to install up to 4 PoE compatible IP Cameras independently from the local electrical grid (with the use of a UPS device) and that's why it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality (Metal Enclosure)
- Size
- 8 x 10/100Mbps Ports
- 4 x 10/100Mbps PoE Compatible Ports
- Price (For Some) 

CONS

- None