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Help, a hub for the new macbook 2016?
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Not sure about what you mean. What I am after would be something that I can plug to a macbook 15" 2016 with touch bar, that can be powerd by the computer. Basically I don't want several adaptors and I was looking for one hub with the ports I listed above.
This seems to be what you're looking for: https://www.amazon.ca/HooToo-Delive...qid=1487273788&sr=8-29&keywords=usb-c+to+hdmi
However there's mixed reviews on it. I've never used it, but delivering power while on HDMI and USB through a single USB-C port, especially on a 15" model, is a bit tough.
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...t-thunderbolt-3-usb-c-hub-for-m?ref=user_menu
you can't miss this one
you can't miss this one
My problem with this... (and I have the Satechi which has a very similar design) is that there is a high chance you would accidentally hit it if it was on your lap and the USB-C will just snap, which is why I like the dongle design.
Dang that thing is so nice it'd make me consider getting the new MacBook Pro.
Sure it would be better if the new MBP had more ports, but this thing isn't a bad solution at all.
It's a terrible solution. It's a step back in time. This is 2017 for goodness sakes. Why couldn't Apple have just built-in all the ports we need without asking us to buy some ridiculous metal dongle that hangs off the side of our $2k computer? Oh wait, they did...in 2015!
It looks like the one I need. Thanks man. it is similar to the satechi one but it has the hdmi included. question: is it already on the market or they are still producing it?
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You know what? I was thinking the same and I was going to buy a 2015 mbp, but I kept searching for infos and I realized that for a common use the 2015 one is probably the best choice but if you edit videos as I do, there is no comparison there. The new macbook is lightning faster, of course the ports sound like a pain in the ass but more and more companies are usbc oriented wich means in a few month you will find devices that will fit natively on your new port.
I said it's a better solution than dongles, but ***OBVIOUSLY*** ISN'T AS GOOD AS HAVING THE PORTS BUILT IN!
Do you want a Thunderbolt 3 hub?
I've had very good experiences with TB2 CalDigit hubs (although no experience with their TB3 Station, which I think they are about to start shipping.) However, I'm not sure how well their new USB-C and TB3 products meet your specific needs
I've had very good experiences with TB2 CalDigit hubs (although no experience with their TB3 Station, which I think they are about to start shipping.) However, I'm not sure how well their new USB-C and TB3 products meet your specific needs
Thanks for the suggestion, that is a very good product, but the one I am after is meant for a Macbook pro. it needs to take power from the computer. I have to use it on the go. Probably one of the best solution for a desktop mac