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Super Sticky Thread for USB-C Docks, Cables and Accessories [MERGED]
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No good! With charge starting at 57% it stays there when playing video. It slowly charges when no power-hungry apps are running. Coconut.app reports that the battery is not charging. So I guess I need a USB charger with more amps (as expected).
Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a usb-c to 2x usb-c female - i want to be able to plug 2 usb-c devices in at the same time (power cable and hub..)
Cheers
Cheers
Question is there a cheaper hub than the one apple sells for 80$?
All i want is to charge my phone and laptop at the same time
Twelve South PlugBug will solve this - hat tip
to an earlier post for the solution.
Here comes the Minix Neo V2 adapter, or might I say, docking hub!
http://www.unlockpwd.com/minix-neo-v2-usb-type-c-to-all-you-want/
This adapter is due for a late october release, should cost $89 and offers more than the Apple Digital AV adapter:
- USB Type-C for charging through the dock
- Ethernet Gigabit
- MicroSD card reader
- SD card reader
- Two USB 3.0 Type A ports
- HDMI (or VGA) port
All that in an aluminium case with three colors, silver, gold and space gray. Hip hip hip!
http://www.unlockpwd.com/minix-neo-v2-usb-type-c-to-all-you-want/
This adapter is due for a late october release, should cost $89 and offers more than the Apple Digital AV adapter:
- USB Type-C for charging through the dock
- Ethernet Gigabit
- MicroSD card reader
- SD card reader
- Two USB 3.0 Type A ports
- HDMI (or VGA) port
All that in an aluminium case with three colors, silver, gold and space gray. Hip hip hip!
Would have preferred it to be a bit smaller, but otherwise looks good. I like that it comes with Ethernet port.
UPDATE
Apparently, this seems to charge if you power the USB device. It will not charge correctly if the USB device requires any power at all, from what I can tell-even USB data sticks. But I have it working. Kind of defeats it's purpose, but it's not a total loss. I also have the Apple AV adapter which works correctly, so this thing is just a back-up at this point. It wouldn't be a tragedy, if this thing in the link was only $20.
How do I connect The New Macbook 12" to (2) External Monitor?
The monitors are Dell with HDMI and Display Port in each monitor. The problem is I do not find any USB type C hub that can connect 2 monitors. I will appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
The monitors are Dell with HDMI and Display Port in each monitor. The problem is I do not find any USB type C hub that can connect 2 monitors. I will appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
According to the specs on Apple's site, they only support a single external display. It may not support Daisy Chaining.
So I went to check on my pre order for the hub plus...turns out they have delayed it once again till Jan 2016...no email or anything; needless to say I have cancelled my order and want to go elsewhere but it still seems none of these hubs even have a release date such as the anker and OWC one...I wonder why? Is USB-C hard to make accessories for or what? Very frustrating.
Finally, this is exactly what I was looking for. I hope that it will be well built and durable and allow high speeds with SD Cards.
Are there any products like this on the market (I like having choices)? I could go without a MicroSD card Reader and the HDMI/VGA port, but I definitely need the rest.
Lol. Their website now says February. But my prediction is that Hub+ will never see the light of day.
This is why Kickstarter is such a waste of time.
This is why Kickstarter is such a waste of time.
The OWC is the one to get. It looks a bit large, but good.
And it probably will see the light of day......maybe
But the Hub+ being delayed is expected. They all are about 5 months late. Without exception.
Yeah OWC one I'll probably end up getting. It sucks though, because with my particular monitor, it supports 1440p but only through DisplayPort and none of these docks seem to have that. And the hub plus is more suitable for on the go. Hopefully OWC dock will be out this year
Also, if i'm not mistaken, it comes with a 80W ac adapter which powers everything. This might come in handy for USB charging, if you have iOS stuff.
(I could be wrong about it. Too lazy to check the page
)Also, if i'm not mistaken, it comes with a 80W ac adapter which powers everything. This might come in handy for USB charging, if you have iOS stuff.
(I could be wrong about it. Too lazy to check the page
Yeah that's a good addition, means I can chuck my charger in my backpack as and when I need it as a spare. I'm from the UK though so i'll wait for a UK version of this plug.
Hub+ no longer - they are offering discounts as they can't produce it as there are issues with the mDP and the chipset or something.
Bummer!
How else can i connect my 27" Apple Cinema display?
The OCW hub is only HDMI and too big to carry around with you.
Not keen to ever to another Kickstarter campaign.
Bummer!
How else can i connect my 27" Apple Cinema display?
The OCW hub is only HDMI and too big to carry around with you.
Not keen to ever to another Kickstarter campaign.
You need the Apple Digital AV adapter and a regular HDMI cable. However, I would suggest instead upgrading to El Capitan and using Airplay to an Apple TV if possible.
Yeap thats what i do on most videos.... but sometimes i need to use handbrake to convert that takes ages on some mkvs....