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CES 2022: Satechi Debuts Pro Hub Max and USB-4 Multiport Adapter With 8K HDMI
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Just use one of these. I bought a whole bunch. https://www.amazon.ca/Cable-Matters-Printer-USB-C-Black/dp/B00UUBRV9C
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You want everyone to throw out their perfectly good USB-A devices, peripherals, and accessories and replace them all with USB-C equivalents to avoid USB-A ports? Seems wasteful.
True, I can get the same for $7.95 (not gold plated though) locally from a computer parts supplier.
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That's true and I realize most audio people aren't going to replace older super expensive equipment anytime soon. However I already replaced my keyboard cable with a cheap USB-B to USB-C cable, my Universal Audio interfaces are Thunderbolt 3, and my external HDs are all USB-C.
Sometimes it feel like I'm the only person who moved on from USB-A when every new hub has more and more USB-As and fewer USB-Cs when that's all I need. :/
No, but there are plenty of USB-A hubs. A hub with say 3-4 USB-C would be great for us who don’t have a lot of old peripherals that require a USB-A, but do have a lot of USB-C for iPads, phones, in-ear headphone cases etc.
Sure, but why not just have a USB C port so you can decide the length of cable you want to use? Include a 6 inch one cable in the box, but at least that gives people the choice of (like me) hiding them under the desk to keep it tidy.
Never mind - it's only 1 Gbps. (And I don't see any way to delete my comment..)
It should be thunderbolt 4 and with more thunderbolt / usb-c ports
That'd be great. I hate the short cord and won't buy one because of it (thought about getting an extension but none support higher wattage charging). Already have a small hub like this and while it's great for traveling, it's not what I want at my desktop.
I use this USB C extension cable and it charges my 2021 MBP just fine. I use it to extend a Ugreen USB-C hub, very similar to the one in the OP.
USB Type C Cable(3A), CableCreation SuperSpeed 10Gbps 1ft USB 3.1 Type C Male to Female Extension Cable for Nintendo Switch, Macbook Pro, Samsung Note 8 etc, 0.3M/Black and White
USB Type C Cable(3A), CableCreation SuperSpeed 10Gbps 1ft USB 3.1 Type C Male to Female Extension Cable for Nintendo Switch, Macbook Pro, Samsung Note 8 etc, 0.3M/Black and White
www.amazon.co.uk
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Hmmm, doesn't mention how much power it'll pass. Would be a little concerned it wouldn't do 100W for my new MBP.I use this USB C extension cable and it charges my 2021 MBP just fine. I use it to extend a Ugreen USB-C hub, very similar to the one in the OP.
USB Type C Cable(3A), CableCreation SuperSpeed 10Gbps 1ft USB 3.1 Type C Male to Female Extension Cable for Nintendo Switch, Macbook Pro, Samsung Note 8 etc, 0.3M/Black and White
USB Type C Cable(3A), CableCreation SuperSpeed 10Gbps 1ft USB 3.1 Type C Male to Female Extension Cable for Nintendo Switch, Macbook Pro, Samsung Note 8 etc, 0.3M/Black and Whitewww.amazon.co.uk
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After having 2 Satechi and one other hub fail at the cable I bought this one with a removable cable. I use it with a 6 ft. USB-C to USB-C cable.
USB C Hub, uni USB Type C 8 in 1 Hub with Detachable Connector, 4K HDMI, 1Gbps Ethernet, SD/MicroSD Card Reader, Up to 100W, Compatible for MacBook Pro 2023, iPad Pro 2023, Galaxy S24/S23 & More
USB C Hub, uni USB Type C 8 in 1 Hub with Detachable Connector, 4K HDMI, 1Gbps Ethernet, SD/MicroSD Card Reader, Up to 100W, Compatible for MacBook Pro 2023, iPad Pro 2023, Galaxy S24/S23 & More
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Hubs put in USB-A instead of C because it's cheap. From like 2016-2019, zero multi-USB-C hubs were on the market. The chip for that just didn't exist. Now you can get them, but it's like $40 for a 4-port (so net +3) hub. I'm sure it'll come down over time.
This is also the reason I still buy USB-A accessories. I won't run out of ports.
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The Pro Hub Max has a lot of overlap with the new Pro Hub Mini that's only just started shipping from Satechi. If you don't need extra SD ports, it seems to offer a better selection of ports
Why use USB-C when all the hubs have A on them? You created a problem for yourself.
Yep, why are there so few hubs on the market like this?! It's a far better solution.
They are especially expensive considering that many Satechi hubs are just reboxed Chinese boards/designs that can be had for 10-30 Euro/USD on AliExpress. See for example:
USB-C hubs and my slow descent into madness - Dennis Schubert
A short story of me trying out different USB-C hubs, taking them apart, and slowly descending into madness.
Is Uni a good brand? Everyone/anyone have good or bad luck with these?After having 2 Satechi and one other hub fail at the cable I bought this one with a removable cable. I use it with a 6 ft. USB-C to USB-C cable.
USB C Hub, uni USB Type C 8 in 1 Hub with Detachable Connector, 4K HDMI, 1Gbps Ethernet, SD/MicroSD Card Reader, Up to 100W, Compatible for MacBook Pro 2023, iPad Pro 2023, Galaxy S24/S23 & More
USB C Hub, uni USB Type C 8 in 1 Hub with Detachable Connector, 4K HDMI, 1Gbps Ethernet, SD/MicroSD Card Reader, Up to 100W, Compatible for MacBook Pro 2023, iPad Pro 2023, Galaxy S24/S23 & Morewww.amazon.com
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