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Super Sticky Thread for USB-C Docks, Cables and Accessories [MERGED]
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Hmm, what's the difference in quality, and does it carry audio? Again, display standards are a PITA. Still learning I suppose. Although, Applecare also said to me that the adaptor will ONLY support hdmi to hdmi. No idea if this is true
No, DVI will not carry audio. Looks to be a common problem with this monitor and Macs, although this person claims it works with the adapter I suggested. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6885696
That's a real pain. I have speakers connected to the monitor. Only other option I can think of is waiting for the hub+ and running it over displayport. Thanks for the help.
Yeah, thinking about it some more, that monitor of yours uses a dual-link DVI connector, and converting from HDMI to dual-link DVI is not really possible, so far as I'm aware. You may need to wait for a displayport option. This is another potential project, although I'm wary of hardware from kickstarter...
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...port-usb-c-dock-for-apple-macbook/description
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...port-usb-c-dock-for-apple-macbook/description
What sucks about all these kickstarter projects is they are usually US and could be a while before a UK (where I am) release. And they are all overkill for what I need personally, as I say, I just want one mini displayport, USB-C, and USB 3.1. Have to wait and see I suppose, I think i'll be returning the Apple adaptor, perhaps they will release one, seems weird that they didn't to begin with.
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Well, the specific chip that Apple is using in that adapter supports higher resolution over HDMI than Displayport is capable of at the moment for this implementation. You are just in a bit of an edge case where for whatever reason, the HDMI port on your particular monitor is not compatible.
Really don't know whether it supports it or not. Really strange. I'm not sure but it sounds like it may be OSX that's restricting it?
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/peripherals/f/3529/t/19337853
Does anyone know if there is a global power supply in development somewhere?
Similar to these, but no option to put a plug in it, only a USB-C port and a couple of USB ports.
Similar to these, but no option to put a plug in it, only a USB-C port and a couple of USB ports.
I use the Satechi Travel Router:
http://www.satechi.net/index.php/ga...and-more-in-us-ca-mx-uk-eu-au-nz-hk-and-china
It also converts ethernet into wifi and has a USB charge port for iPhones etc. It is a Californian company.
This chinese company has a good range of USB-C adapters:
http://www.banggood.com/USB-Type-C-...e-Data-Sync-Charge-Cable-10Gbps-p-985880.html
(that cable should enable me to power the rMB from a USB power bank or the Satechi USB port)
The one I have on order is 1 metre. That company may have others. When I receive mine I will post here on whether it works with the rMB.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-High-Sp...acbook-OS-X-/400984156693?hash=item5d5c84aa15
anyone tried this one?
It says usb c charging port so this probably means no data transfer and you have to connect the short cable to the rMB.
I'd liked the option to use it the other way around as well.
anyone tried this one?
It says usb c charging port so this probably means no data transfer and you have to connect the short cable to the rMB.
I'd liked the option to use it the other way around as well.
I can confirm that neither the U2711 or the U2713 support >1080p on HDMI. I have the latter at work and it is quite a bummer. Newer monitors, such as the U2515H, have HDMI 1.4, which supports 4k@30Hz and 1440p@60Hz.
Yeah it's really dumb. I really want the OWC hub but because it only supports HDMI it's a no go with my monitor. I've ordered the hub+ as it has Mini DisplayPort and it will do for now.
Cheap Chinese junk. Just read the latest Amazon reviews on this thing. I will pass.
http://www.amazon.com/IVSO-2-Ports-...l_formats&filterByStar=all_stars&pageNumber=1
No, those reviews are for the other models in that listing. No one has gotten this 'exact' version yet. Mine is set to arrive today (I bought this first day it was released in China (actually a pre-order) sent via ePacket, so i'm one of the first to get one. That's why I say those Amazon reviews are for an older model (read carefully those Amazon reviews).
Having said ALL that, it probably doesn't work, or works poorly LOL. Not very optimistic given the track records.
Anyway, these are rather expensive now, and i'm thinking there's some indication that they could have improved something. I'll know in a few hours and report back.
Interested to hear. I have my doubts as well but you'll never know before you know you know.
Nice if you could try it both ways to see if the usb c port is for both charging and data transfer. Then I'm in.
They would probably tout USB-C port data+charge but they only say charge.
I think this at best, is a first (decent) step (assuming it works, which it probably doesn't LOL) towards a complete solution.
Lets just get it to charge first right? If it does that i'll not (get real mad).
(actually, this thing is now in my mail box, apparently. Now all I need to do is get up enough strength to (stand up and walk a few inches
)UPDATE:
$30US out the window? Yes. Junk. It 'seems' to at least work for some things as a USB adapter, but it's charging is horrible: on and off- constantly. There's other problems also.
This standard is anything but standard.
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They would probably tout USB-C port data+charge but they only say charge.
I think this at best, is a first (decent) step (assuming it works, which it probably doesn't LOL) towards a complete solution.
Lets just get it to charge first right? If it does that i'll not (get real mad).
(actually, this thing is now in my mail box, apparently. Now all I need to do is get up enough strength to (stand up and walk a few inches
UPDATE:
$30US out the window? Yes. Junk. It 'seems' to at least work for some things as a USB adapter, but it's charging is horrible: on and off- constantly. There's other problems also.
This standard is anything but standard.
thanks for the update. You saved me some money there.
Might have to go for the nonda hub+ in the end if it turns out that it works for both charging and datatransfer
So in other words exactly what was stated by the Amazon reviewers I linked to above..
Oh and by the way - these issues have nothing to do with USB-C standard itself, but rather its poor implementation and probably low-quality components used in this $30 hub. Apple Digital A/V USB-C adapter has been criticized for costing $79 dollars, but the thing "just works". That's why I bought 2 of them, and staying away from this cheap Chinese junk.
When more reputable companies (Belkin, OWC, etc) release their USB-C docks - I may have to take another look.
So in other words exactly what was stated by the Amazon reviewers I linked to above..
Oh and by the way - these issues have nothing to do with USB-C standard itself, but rather its poor implementation and probably low-quality components used in this $30 hub. Apple Digital A/V USB-C adapter has been criticized for costing $79 dollars, but the thing "just works". That's why I bought 2 of them, and staying away from this cheap Chinese junk.
When more reputable companies (Belkin, OWC, etc) release their USB-C docks - I may have to take another look.
Uh, you are right. I should have listened, but have now learned the hard way.
It was sort of a a gamble. If you read my posts I was never very optimistic. Which sort of makes me a fool. Fortunately, this sort of naivety isn't particularly prevalent on a daily basis.
BTW, I own the Apple AV adapter, but was just looking for something different.
The snail mail took a while! I just received the USB-C to USB-A cable. I have plugged the rMB into my Satechi Travel Router which seems to be rated for 2A and the rMB is staying fully charged while I play a movie. So it looks like I now have several choices for cables and non-Apple chargers.
I will do some more tests with the rMB only partially charged.