{"id":12720,"date":"2017-05-16T13:43:53","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T08:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=12720"},"modified":"2017-05-16T13:43:53","modified_gmt":"2017-05-16T08:13:53","slug":"10-usb-type-c-accessories-new-macbook-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/10-usb-type-c-accessories-new-macbook-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"10 USB Type-C Accessories for the New MacBook Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple just launched the fresh out of the box new MacBooks with another Touch Bar that permits multi-touch signals in an OLED strip set where there were “function” keys, customarily. While the greater part of the progressions to the MacBook line up were truly awesome, there was one that may sting a bit. The greater part of the MacBooks now just accompany Thunderbolt 3 ports. Apple even got rid of the MagSafe 2 charging port that the MacBooks were known for. While this may be a decent move, we can just sit back and watch. The prompt issue we’ll face is that we will require connectors and dongles for practically everything that we need to interface with our MacBooks. Fortunately, Thunderbolt 3 ports bolster USB Type-C extras also, and there is no deficiency of USB Type-C dongles. In this way, here are 10 USB Type-C Accessories for the new Apple MacBook Pro:<\/p>\n

1. Lumsing High Speed USB 3.1 Type C to HDMI Adapter<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The\u00a0new MacBook Pro can drive two 5K displays together, and if you often connect external monitors to your MacBook, you will obviously need an HDMI adapter. The Lumsing\u00a0USB C to HDMI adapter is a\u00a0direct plug and play<\/strong>\u00a0adapter\u00a0that you can use with your MacBook. Since it uses the USB 3.1 standard, it can achieve data throughput of up to\u00a010Gbps<\/strong>, which is more than enough to carry full HD video, and multi-channel, uncompressed audio. It can carry 1080p video at 60Hz, and\u00a04K video at 30Hz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The adapter uses a unibody design that makes it very durable. It can be used with any device that supports\u00a0USB Type C<\/strong>, and that makes it a perfect fit for all your\u00a0Apple devices, from the 12\u2033 MacBook, to the extremely powerful 15\u2033 Retina MacBook Pro.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Buy on\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0($12.99)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Baseus Type C to Lightning Cable<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The one big issue with the\u00a0new MacBooks, is that since they use Thunderbolt 3 ports, there is no direct\u00a0compatibility between the MacBooks, and the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, out of the box. That\u2019s a big problem, because how else are you supposed to sync, and backup your iPhone?<\/p>\n

To tackle this issue, you can buy the Baseus USB Type C to Lightning cable. The cable supports both data transfer, and charging. It has a\u00a0galvanized copper core<\/strong>\u00a0for a stable performance, and since it outputs\u00a02A current<\/strong>, it can charge your devices fast enough. The transmission offered by the cable\u00a0is also very efficient.<\/p>\n

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The cable is made using\u00a0environment friendly TPE materials, has a high tenacity, and is stretch resistant, ensuring that the inner core of the cable is not harmed if the cable is stretched. It\u00a0features\u00a0nickel plated interfaces, and a strong metal shell. The cable is also\u00a0shock proof<\/strong>, durable, and provides a long service life.<\/p>\n

Buy on\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0($6.99)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0USB C To HDMI \/ USB 3.0 \/ USB C Hub<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The new MacBooks only have four thunderbolt 3 ports, and that is in the high-end of the spectrum. If you like to connect multiple\u00a0external devices to your laptop, then four thunderbolt ports might not cut it for you. If that is the case with you, you should definitely check out Mokin\u2019s USB Type C to HDMI\/USB3\/USB C Hub.<\/p>\n

The Hub\u00a0uses a single USB C port on your laptop, and gives you an\u00a0HDMI, a USB 3.0, and a USB C port<\/strong>\u00a0that you can use at the same time, effectively extending one USB port on your laptop, to 3 ports.<\/p>\n

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You can connect an external monitor, a USB flash drive, as well as charge your iPhone with the USB C to Lightning cable, all from this one hub.<\/p>\n

Buy on\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0($27.99)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Apple USB-C to USB Adapter<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

If you ever need to connect a standard USB device to your MacBook, you will definitely need an adapter that can convert your\u00a0USB C style Thunderbolt 3 port on the MacBook, to a standard USB compatible port. For this, you can use the official Apple USB-C to USB adapter. You can use this to connect devices such as\u00a0<\/strong>external hard disks<\/strong>, flash drives, and even your\u00a0<\/strong>iPhone<\/strong>\u00a0.You can also use this to connect cameras, and other\u00a0accessories to your MacBook.<\/p>\n

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If you use the adapter with a standard lightning cable to connect your iPhone, or iPad with your\u00a0Mac, you will be able to\u00a0<\/strong>charge, and sync<\/strong>\u00a0your device at the same time. At $19, the adapter is in no way cheap, but it is definitely a requirement in order to connect devices that do not support\u00a0USB Type C connectors.<\/p>\n

Buy on\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0($19.00)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Apple USB C to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

If you have been using Apple MacBooks for some time now, you probably have a lot of Thunderbolt 2 accessories that you bought for your Mac. However, in the new MacBooks, Apple is coming up with Thunderbolt 3, the port for which is extremely different from that found in MacBooks from 2015 and earlier. So, if you want to be able to use the same cables,\u00a0adapters, and accessories\u00a0that you used with your older MacBook, then you should definitely look into the Apple USB C to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.<\/p>\n

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The adapter can let you\u00a0connect\u00a0Thunderbolt displays<\/strong>, external hard drives, etc., to any of the four ports on your new MacBook Pro. So, you don\u2019t have to buy\u00a0new hard drives, or displays. You can simply use this adapter to\u00a0connect all your older devices<\/strong>\u00a0with the Thunderbolt 3 ports on the new MacBooks.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Buy on\u00a0Apple.com<\/a>\u00a0($49.00)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-C<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Anker PowerLine USB C to USB C cable is\u00a0definitely something you should consider buying for your brand-new MacBook. It\u00a0can be used to connect your MacBook with other USB C devices, and it can also be used to charge your MacBook on the go. The USB cable utilizes E-marker chips to safely deliver up to\u00a060W of power<\/strong>\u00a0to your MacBook. It also supports super speed transfers, with up to\u00a05Gbps of transfer speed<\/strong>, and can be used for\u00a04K video<\/strong>\u00a0as well. Anker reinforces the cable with aramid fiber, to give it a lot of strength, and as such, the cable comes with an\u00a018 month warranty<\/strong>, so you can rest easy.<\/p>\n

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Buy on\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0($14.99)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Belkin USB-IF Certified 3-Foot Thunderbolt 3 Cable<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Obviously, to make the full use of the bandwidth offered by the\u00a0Thunderbolt 3 ports on the new MacBook, you should preferably be using Thunderbolt 3 cables, and the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 cable is exactly the thing you should be looking at. It is a\u00a03 foot long<\/strong>\u00a0cable, that\u00a0consists of Thunderbolt 3 male connectors on both sides, so you can connect two devices with\u00a0Thunderbolt 3 ports, together, and get the maximum possible speed of data transfer. The cable can also be used with\u00a0USB Type C devices\u00a0<\/strong>and it\u00a0can\u00a0easily support a\u00a04K display<\/strong>, and even charge\u00a0your MacBook with\u00a0up to 60W of charging power.<\/p>\n

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The best possible\u00a0transfer speeds can be obtained when two\u00a0Thunderbolt 3 devices are connected together, with transfer speeds reaching\u00a0up to\u00a020 Gbps<\/strong>, while\u00a0the cable can get up to 10 Gbps when connected between USB 3.1 devices.<\/p>\n

Buy on\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0($29.99)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Pluggable USB Type-C Memory Card Reader<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Another big issue that people see with the brand new MacBooks from Apple, is the absence of an SD Card reader. MacBooks are most often used by photographers and videographers, to make edits to their pictures, and the easiest way to transfer data from a camera to a laptop is by using the SD Card. However, since the MacBooks now only have four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a headphone jack, there is no way one can\u00a0directly mount an SD Card on the MacBook<\/strong>. If you need to do this, you should definitely consider\u00a0the Pluggable USB Type C Memory Card Reader.<\/p>\n

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The card reader supports cards from\u00a0microSD cards, to SD Cards, and MMC<\/strong>. So, no matter what storage media you use, you will be able to plug it into the Pluggable USB Type C Memory Card Reader, and transfer data from your memory card to the MacBook. The card reader supports cards\u00a0up to 2 TB<\/strong>\u00a0in size, so no matter the capacity of cards that you use,\u00a0the Pluggable USB Type C Memory Card Reader has you covered.<\/p>\n

Buy on\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0($15.95)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0AUKEY USB C to Ethernet Adapter<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

If you connect your\u00a0MacBook to the internet using wired connections often, you should probably check out the Aukey USB C to Ethernet Adapter. This Ethernet adapter from Aukey supports\u00a0Gigabit networks<\/strong>, for speeds of up to\u00a01Gbps.<\/strong>\u00a0The adapter uses\u00a0USB 3.1<\/strong>\u00a0standard to achieve high data transfer speeds. It is definitely\u00a0an adapter to have in your arsenal, especially if you\u00a0prefer connecting to the internet using Ethernet cables, for the added stability that it offers.<\/p>\n

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The adapter looks good, and\u00a0reviews have shown that it works well enough to be considered as an adapter for your brand new MacBook.\u00a0The adapter can simply be plugged in to your MacBook, and directly be used. There is\u00a0no need for any drivers<\/strong>\u00a0to be installed. Overall, this adapter is definitely one that you should consider buying for your\u00a0MacBook, if you want to connect to Ethernet connections.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Buy on\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0($16.99)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

10.\u00a0AUKEY USB C to VGA Adapter<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Another great product from Aukey, the USB C to VGA Adapter is definitely one to consider if you\u00a0connect external monitors, or projectors<\/strong>\u00a0to your MacBook, often. While most monitors, these days come with HDMI ports, you might need VGA adapters, especially if you\u2019re connecting to older monitors, or projectors at work.<\/p>\n

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This\u00a0adapter from Aukey supports\u00a0up to 1080p resolution<\/strong>\u00a0on the connected device, and is extremely small and durable, so you can carry it around with you.<\/p>\n

Buy on\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0($15.99)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

USB Type-C Accessories for\u00a0your new Apple MacBook<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Those were the 10 accessories you should definitely consider buying for your new Apple MacBook Pro. I have tried to cover almost everything that one might want (or need) to do on their MacBook, and included accessories for every one of those use cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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