Usb C Card Reader For Mac
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- USB-C is becoming the new standard connector and Apple is jumping on board in a big way. The newest MacBook Pro surprised everyone by only having Thunderbolt 3 (A.K.A USB-C) ports, and that left a lot of people scrambling for dongles, including card readers.
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Face it, connecting devices to your new Mac laptop, be it the new MacBook Pro (the 13-inch version of which pretty much replaces the MacBook Air as the new budget, compact, full-featured notebook) or the 12-inch MacBook, can be annoying.
Each includes one to four Thunderbolt3/USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C are interchangeable ports) as their sole connectors. Most peripherals on the market today aren't natively compatible with Thunderbolt/USB-C. They'll need an adapter to function, and that's where this list comes in.
Each of the devices below will allow you to connect your Mac notebook with a monitor, portable drive and SD card of your choice.
SMK-Link USB-C Multi Port Hub
At $99 the SMK-Link USB-C Multi Port Hub is the most expensive dongle on this list but it might just be the only one you'd need. It adds all the popular peripheral connections to a USB-C port including three regular USB 3.0 ports, one SD card slot, one miniSD card slot, an HDMI port (4K video capable,) and a Gigabit Ethernet port. It also has a USB-C port of its own for pass-through charging. Read the full review of the hub.
Satechi Slim Aluminum Type-C Multi-Port Adapter
This adapter adds two USB 3.0 ports and one HDMI (with support for 4K video) to your computer. It also comes with a USB-C port, but only for pass-through charging. And it worked well in my testing. It's a bit pricey, however, costing $60 on Amazon. Read the full review of this adapter.
Satechi Type-C Pass-through USB Hub
If you don't need the HDMI port, you can opt for the Satechi Type-C USB hub. This hub adds two USB 3.0 ports, one SD card slot and one miniSD card slot to the Mac, so it's great for photographers. It also has a USB-C port, but like the multiport adapter above, it's only for pass-through charging. The hub also looks like it was made for the MacBook itself, and comes in four colors for you to choose from. It worked well for the most part in my testing though proved to be a little flimsy. You can find it on Amazon for $50. Read the full review of the hub.
Choetech Type-C USB 3.1 Hub
Now if you need HDMI and USB 3.1, and don't care about SD cards, the Choetech hub is a better choice. Basically if you want a compact accessory that allows you to hook your MacBook to an external screen and host a regular USB device this is a great device to carry along. It worked very well and as a bonus, its USB-C port can do both pass-through charging and data connection. At just $33 on Amazon, it's a steal. Read the full review of the hub.
Nonda USB-C to USB 3.0 Mini Adapter
This tiny accessory turns the MacBook's USB-C into a regular USB 3.0 port, allowing you to plug all traditional non-Type-C USB devices into your laptop. Note that with the 12-inch MacBook, you can't charge your computer when using it, though. For just $10 on Amazon, this is the cheapest way to connect a regular USB device, such as your iPhone 7, to a USB-C-only computer. Read the full review of the Nonda Adapter.
Griffin BreakSafe USB-C cable
With Apple's going all USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 on its new laptop, the MagSafe power adapter no longer needs to be used. Zinio reader for mac downloa. This means if you trip on the charging cable, you might send your laptop flying. The Griffin BreakSafe USB-C cable prevents just that. It's not cheap, costing some $60 on Amazon, but if it can prevent just one mishap, it's already worth the investment. Read the full review of the BreakSafe here.
Atom SSD portable drive
The Atom SSD is not a dongle or a hub. Instead, it's a super-compact, rugged, portable drive that has a USB-C port. This allows it to work with any USB-C-only computer right out of the box. Also extremely fast, this is likely the best portable drive to date. Read the full review of the Atom SSD.
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There's a new 1m USB-C Charge Cable, priced at $19, along with a USB-C to SD Card Reader priced at $39.
Apple has also introduced a $9 USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter to allow standard 3.5mm headphones to be connected to the tablet, which no longer features a headphone jack.
Last week, Apple introduced a 0.3m USB-C version of the Apple Watch charger, which will work with the new iPad Pro models. The iPad Pro with USB-C is able to charge an Apple Watch or an iPhone over a USB-C cable.
Apple has also debuted a new 61W MacBook Pro power adapter, but it's not clear what's different about it.
All of the new accessories are available for purchase starting today and will be delivered by the end of the week.
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